LA01) Blue Box
The “Blue Box” suction pad used to secure the bottom of the accommodation ladder / pilot ladder to the ship’s sides insures the accommodation ladder / pilot ladder rests firmly against the ships side in a cost effective, safe and practical manner.
The “Blue Box” operates from free supplied deck air at 6-7 kg/cm 2 the unit made from non ferrous materials therefore is resistant to corrosion, it is light weight at approximately 6 kg, can be stored easily, is portable and robust. This simple device can solve many problems associated with high free board vessels and it is an added safety device which may save injury to pilot and crew alike.
This unit also can be used for other applications where a point of attachment is required on any flat surface, it can also be used as a lifting device where no attachment point is available i.e. lifting steel plate etc.
