Survitec report shows Seahaven reduces lifeboat space and supports new ship layouts

Survitec has published independent analysis confirming the benefits of its Seahaven inflatable lifeboat system for cruise vessels.

According to Survitec, the review was conducted by Foreship and focused on the system’s impact on deck space, operational efficiency and design flexibility.

The Seahaven Application Study examined how Seahaven can support cruise ship layouts by removing the need for traditional davit-launched lifeboats.

Seahaven allows reallocation of passenger vessel deck space

The study outlines how Seahaven uses less vertical and longitudinal space than conventional lifeboats.

This reduces overhang and improves bridge visibility, especially during transits such as the Panama Canal.

By freeing up this space, operators could reconfigure ship interiors to include more balcony cabins or expanded entertainment areas.

Survitec said this flexibility may increase potential revenue from ticket sales and improve the guest experience.

Capacity and safety compliance testing support SOLAS compatibility

Foreship’s capacity analysis reviewed how Seahaven meets the total number of people on board (POB) across various ship types.

It also compared Seahaven’s deployment mechanisms with traditional systems under SOLAS standards, including deployment at a 20-degree heel.

The report confirmed that medium-sized cruise ships could adopt Seahaven without needing major modifications.

Seahaven system reduces lifeboat complexity and training needs

Seahaven can evacuate up to 1,060 people in under 22 minutes using an automated system.

This eliminates davit-release mechanisms, simplifies life-saving appliance (LSA) management, and reduces crew training and maintenance costs.

The system has passed heavy weather testing in sea states above Beaufort Scale 6.

Claude Sada, Chief Operating Officer at Survitec, said: “Beyond delivering safety performance, Seahaven enables shipowners to optimise their fleets with improved design flexibility, greater operational efficiencies, and enhanced commercial potential.”

System offers multiple deployment configurations

Seahaven can be deployed as a standalone system or as part of hybrid evacuation solutions using Marine Evacuation Systems and tender lifeboats.

According to Survitec, this adaptability makes Seahaven suitable for retrofitting as well as new vessel builds.

Sada added: “Since achieving Lloyd’s Register type approval in 2022, Seahaven has set new benchmarks for maritime safety and vessel optimisation. As the industry continues to prioritise regulatory compliance and passenger experience, adopting Seahaven represents a forward-thinking investment in the future of maritime evacuation systems.”

Seahaven inflatable system reduces cruise vessel costs and saves space: Summary

Survitec has released a study by Foreship validating the design and operational benefits of its Seahaven inflatable lifeboat system.

The system takes up less deck space than traditional lifeboats, which supports improved ship layouts and commercial space use.

Seahaven is compatible with SOLAS deployment rules and evacuates 1,060 people in under 22 minutes.

It integrates well with medium-sized cruise vessels without requiring structural changes.

The white paper outlines several configurations and design models for both new ships and retrofits.

Seahaven supports automation, reduces crew training requirements, and passed testing in Beaufort 6+ conditions.

It can be installed as a standalone solution or part of a hybrid LSA configuration.

Survitec says Seahaven can reduce construction costs and increase revenue opportunities.