We provide you with notices from authorities and class societies about service and maintenance requirements. In addition, you can find information about Hatecke’s service system.

2010-04-01: New Global Davit Internet Service Portal

(Bassum) Global Davit opens their own Online Service Portal. From now on, service partners can download Hatecke reports from our website and Global Davit's reports from www.global-davit.de only. For further information contact service[at]global-davit.de

2010-03-29: New Service Partner
(Krautsand) Recently, we trained and authorized FØNIX Sp/f for annual and 5-year services and maintenance in the Faroe Islands and Iceland. 

2009-12-03: GL Comment on SOLAS III, Reg. 20.11
(Hamburg) Read the latest comment from Germanischer Lloyd “GL Procedure for yearly test and 5-yearly test for Launching Appliances and Release Gear”. The definitions of “Service Personnel” and “Properly Trained Personnel” have been changed fundamentally.

2009-08-10: CIC Questionnaire 
(The Hague/Tokyo) Paris and Tokyo MoU published the questionnaire for the concentrated inspection campaign (CIC). Source: www.tokyo-mou.org

2009-07-23: Concentrated Inspection Campaign
(The Hague/Tokyo) Be prepared for a “Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC)” on SOLAS ch. III by Paris and Tokyo MoU from September until November 2009. It will be carried out in conjunction with regular Port State Control inspections.

The maritime authorities of the member states are focussing on the following issues:

• Condition of lifeboat launching appliances, especially ”ON-load” release mechanisms
• Crew’s familiarity with launching, recovery and maintenance of lifeboats and davits
• Complete documentation about testing, maintenance, inspections

 They will check compliance with SOLAS ch. III on ships calling in ports of member nations.

The used questionnaire will be published on Pars and Tokoy MoUs’ websites on www.tokyo-mou.org and www.parismou.org in the first week of August.

See also press release by Paris and Tokyo MoUs.

2009-07-22: Lifeboat Launching - Latest IMO Regulation
(London) Read the clarification on SOLAS Reg. III/19 regarding the lifeboat launching by its crew.

• MSC.1/Circ.1326
• MSC.1/Circ.1326 (German)

2009-07-22: Measures to Prevent Accidents With Lifeboats
(London) In June, the Maritime Safety Committee revised its Circular MSC.1/Circ.1206. They amended recommendations made by the DE52 working group.

• MSC.1/Circ.1206 Rev.1
• MSC.1/Circ.1206 Rev.1 (German)

2009-07-13: No Training Course in September
(Krautsand) We have to cancel our training course for service stations in September 2009. Please switch to the training courses in August / November. You can register online after login our Internet Service Portal.

2009-07-07: Service in Taiwan
(Krautsand) Recently, we trained and authorized "Fine Ocean Marine Industrial Corp." for service and maintenance on Hatecke products. The company is located in Kaohsiung.

2009-05-20: New Training Installation
(Krautsand) Last week we put our new training installation into operation.

2009-04-30: New Partner in Spain
"Iberia Lifeboat Service" is located in Algeciras and services your vessels in Spain and Portugal. Contact Mr. Llamas, service[at]iberials.com.

2009-04-09: Training Calendar For Service Partners
(Krautsand) Here you can download our training calendar. Service partners can now register online for our courses (after login).

2009-03-20: First Training 2009

(Krautsand) Ten participants from our service partners have been trained and authorized for service and maintenance on our lifesaving equipment.

2009-01-27: New Websites Launched
(Krautsand) Hatecke and Hatecke Service announce the release of their new websites. Our new websites include several new features incl. search function, newsletter system etc. and will provide you (easier) access to product information and company insights. We hope that our new sites are more informative and convenient for you and give you a better impression about our business. If you have suggestions what we can improve or photos with our equipment you would like to share please email to admin[at]hatecke.de.