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Class News No. 32/2016

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13 September 2016

Statutory alert: Production defect on Hyundai

Lifeboats TALON II 4.0 on-load release mechanism
assembly
All shipowners and operators

This alert is to draw attention to a production defect with the Hyundai Lifeboats
TALON II 4.0 on-load release mechanism (OLRM) assembly, which has MED
certification issued by Lloyds Register. The defect is related to the colour-coded
markings on the hydrostatic interlock indicator. The mechanism is designed so the
hydrostatic interlock indicator shows green when the lifeboat is out of the water and
red when it is in the water. However, in some cases, the Hyundai Lifeboats TALON
II 4.0 OLRM assembly has been produced with these colours applied in reverse.
This defect was identified by a recent PSC inspection on a vessel where the lifeboats
had recently had their OLRMs replaced in order to comply with SOLAS regulation
III/1.5. It was also found that the instructions posted in the lifeboat were inadequate
and the training manual, including diagrams of the hydrostatic interlock indicator, had
been supplied in black and white. These defects could put the lifeboat at risk of
serious accident, potentially leading to injury, should the release mechanism be used
incorrectly.
The cause of this defect has been confirmed as an error during production, and the
manufacturer has taken action with the production of the OLRM assembly to ensure
the operational markings are applied as per the design and manual. They have also
resolved this issue immediately in their distribution. Furthermore, they have identified
vessels that may be affected and have contacted their operators directly to arrange
remedial actions. Lloyds Register has also informed the Recognised Organisations
of all vessels identified by the manufacturer as being affected. Lloyds Register is
working closely with the manufacturer to review their production quality processes,
and review the status of their MED certification.
The photo below shows the defective colour marking on the release handle

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hydrostatic interlock indicator, as compared to what it should look like, according to

the makers manual:

Note: The photo is a mirror image of the original, for the purposes of comparing with
the manufacturers drawing from the training manual.
Immediate action
Shipowners and operators are advised to check the lifeboat OLRM installed on their
vessels against the original manufacturers manual to ensure the operational
markings are correct and that the associated instructions and training material are
adequate, regardless of the make and model. It is advised to do this at the earliest
opportunity to avoid the risk of unsafe operation due to faulty equipment. Any defect
should be reported to the original equipment manufacturer to seek their advice. In
the event of a defect affecting a Lloyds Register-classed vessel or a Lloyds
Register-approved product, Lloyds Register should be informed of this, as well as of
any remedial action advised by the manufacturer.

For further information

Speak to one of our experts at your local Lloyds Register Group office or contact:
statutorysupport@lr.org

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