Lifting & rigging Marine Supplies
LIFE RAFT INSPECTION & SERVICE
Two things you need to know about your life raft. Will it inflate and will it float?
- Slings– Hercules carries a selection of web slings (nylon and polyester) as an alternative to wire or chain for your lifting needs. We carry Slingmaster® polyester round slings.
- Chain– Our chain inventory consists of G30 self-colored, G70 galvanized up to high strength G100/120 for overhead lifting/ securing requirements.
- Hardware–We stock a large inventory of shackles, turnbuckles, and swivels for any application. And our stainless steel room is one of the best stocked in the area.
- Rope– Our rope inventory consists of sizes from ¼” to 2 ½” construction material is PE, PP and the Dyneema high strength synthetics in a large variety of sizes and colors. Long lasting and UV light resistance. Synthetic rope is great for mooring and anchor lines.
Lifting & Rigging
SURVIVAL TRAINING – BE PREPARED
Since the time when man first ventured out in a hollowed boat, the sea has always been synonymous with insecurity for those who venture onto it. Being prepared will ensure your safety.
Hercules has been performing safety training since 2005, and in that time, they have trained over 2,000 groups averaging 30 people per group. Total hours of safety training experience is over 4,500 hours. Hercules Marine Safety and Rigging conduct the training on the client's ships and will travel from Maine to anywhere on the south coast of New England.
Fishing vessel accidents occur when the physical system, the vessel, or the vessel's equipment fails or is used improperly. A fishing vessel is complex, with many moving parts concerning its technology and engineering. We train fishermen on the use of safety equipment and not to exceed its capabilities. It's not a one size fits all approach; no vessel is the same, and each has its own characteristics. We exercise a methodology in our training that ensures you and your crew will learn how to respond to a dangerous onboard situation should one arise.
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Samson Dyneema®
12 Strand Rope
Rope 12–Strand
12-Strand, Product, Construction, Fiber (Core/Cover). AMSTEEL®, 12-Strand, Dyneema®. AMSTEEL®-BLUE, 12-Strand, Dyneema®. AQUALINE, 12-Strand. Abrasion-resistant, easy to splice, wears well, flexible and high strength is just a few of the qualities. LEARN MORE
DSPA–5M
Fire Suppressor
DSPA–5 AEROSOL FIRE SUPPRESSOR
DSPA aerosol generators consist of a solid aerosol forming compound in a non-pressurized red canister which aerosolizes finely divided solid particles. LEARN MORE
Emergency Position Indicating radio Beacon
ERIRB
EPIRB
EPIRB is used to alert search and rescue services in the event that you or your crew should end up overboard. It transmits a coded message via the free to use, multinational Cospas Sarsat network.
SURVIVAL SUITS
Flotation Suits
Survival Suits
Life Rafts and Survival Gear.
We inspect and service liferafts
The Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Safety Act of 1988 (CFIVSA) manifested itself from the concern for crewmembers exposed to dangers onboard fishing vessels.
Considering the complexity engineered into a fishing vessel, such as electronics, pumps, booms, winches, and more, added to that of a vessel that rolls along on the ocean's surface, it's easy to come to this conclusion. This is why having a certified safe liferaft is a must.
Fishing vessels flood, founder, capsize, burn, go aground, collide, and break down. Sometimes vessel loss or damage results, often accompanied by injuries or even death. If your crew is forced to abandon the ship, all onboard may end up in the water or in a life raft. We hope this never happens, but if it does, we want to make sure your equipment is performing correctly. And that your Life rafts inflate and hold air, and your immersion suits keep you afloat.
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