Name

Global Davit

Legal name

Global Davit GmbH

Website

https://global-davit.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Life-Saving Equipment and Deck Cranes

NAICS

Ship and Boat Building (33661), Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Life-Saving Appliances & Safety Equipment (Davit Systems, Lifeboats, Firefighting) (IMAJAIAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Launch & Retrieval Infrastructure (Slipways, Cradles, Travel Lifts, Launching Systems) (IMAJALAE)

Keywords

• Marine davit systems
• Lifeboat handling cranes
• Rescue boat davits
• Offshore crane systems
• Liferaft handling equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Bassum

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Davit Systems and Cranes: Sale of life-saving equipment and deck cranes for seagoing vessels and offshore industries. Products include liferaft handling cranes, rescue boat davits, lifeboat davits, offshore davits, FRC systems, stores handling cranes, and special tailor-made systems.
2. Spare Parts: OEM spare parts supply from warehouse stock with rapid delivery through optimized computer-based flow of goods and reliable logistic partners.
3. After-Sales Services: Installation and commissioning, maintenance and repair, crew and operators training, annual or 5-year service jobs, supported through an international network of certified service partners.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Global Davit GmbH manufactures and sells a complete range of davit systems and deck cranes for handling liferafts, rescue boats, fast rescue boats, lifeboats, and stores/cargo on seagoing vessels and offshore platforms serving the maritime, oil and gas, and wind energy industries. The portfolio includes standardized to highly specialized tailor-made systems, complemented by an OEM spare parts business and a global after-sales service network for installation, commissioning, maintenance, repair, and crew training.

Product overview

Global Davit GmbH offers a comprehensive portfolio of marine life-saving equipment and deck cranes for seagoing vessels and offshore industries (oil, gas, and wind energy). The product range centers on davit systems (slewing cranes and pivot davits) for handling liferafts, rescue boats, fast rescue boats, lifeboats, and stores, along with specialized offshore systems and a full range of life-saving winches. Core product families include Lms.-type liferaft cranes, Rms./Rhs.-type and Rhp.-type rescue boat davits, Rhp.HC-type fast rescue boat systems, Fhs.-type free-fall lifeboat cranes, Gs(l)p.-type lifeboat pivot davits, Gsp.O./Rsp.O.-type offshore cantilever davits, Cms./Ch(e)s./Chsk.-type stores handling cranes, and the patented FRC Launch and Recovery System (L.A.R.S.) developed with TBV Marine Systems. Supporting products include various winches (lifeboat, rescue boat, and custom), Fender davit systems, and release hooks (HRN.28LT, HRL.26). The company also designs special tailor-made systems and conducts research projects such as the Janssen Docking System. All products are certified by major classification societies including ABS, Bureau Veritas, DNV, Lloyd's Register, ClassNK, and carry MED approval.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lms.-type Liferaft Cranes Manually driven slewing cranes for liferaft handling, MED-certified and SOLAS-compliant. Available in sizes for liferafts from 12 to 39 persons capacity. Designed for seagoing vessels requiring compliant liferaft deployment systems.
• Rms./Rhs.-type Rescue Boat Davits Slewing cranes for rescue boat handling with either manually driven (Rms.) or hydraulically powered (Rhs.) slewing features. MED-certified and SOLAS-compliant. Available for boats up to 550kg (Rms.) or with launching loads from 10kN to 37kN (Rhs.). Designed for seagoing vessels requiring SOLAS-compliant rescue boat launch and recovery.
• Rhp.-type Pivot Davit Systems Very low-build pivot davit systems for rescue boats with hydraulic turning-out/in, combining low weight with extreme low centre of gravity. MED-certified, available in three sizes for boats with launching loads from 15kN to 36kN. Designed for vessels requiring compact and lightweight rescue boat handling capability.
• Rhp.HC-type Fast Rescue Boat Davits Pivot davit systems for fast rescue boat handling with hydraulic power, featuring full automatic wave compensation, variable displacement hydraulic motor, and anti-pendulation device. MED-certified and SOLAS-compliant. Designed for fast rescue boats operating in rough sea conditions.
• Fhs.-type Free-Fall Lifeboat Cranes Hydraulic powered slewing cranes for free-fall lifeboat handling with optional combined rescue boat/raft and/or stores handling functions. MED-certified and SOLAS-compliant. Designed for seagoing vessels requiring free-fall lifeboat deployment.
• Gs(l)p.-type Lifeboat Pivot Davits Pivot davit systems for lifeboat handling available in gravity-turn-out (Gs(l)p.FP.-type) or hydraulic power (Gs(l)p.FPh.-type) versions. MED-certified and SOLAS-compliant. Designed for vessels requiring compact lifeboat deployment systems.
• Gsp.O./Rsp.O.-type Offshore Davits Offshore cantilever davit systems for oil and gas rigs with two-point (Gsp.O.) or single-point (Rsp.O.) lifting function. Designed in component-fashion for container transportation and easy assembly. MED-certified and SOLAS-compliant. Intended for offshore oil and gas platforms requiring cantilever davit capability.
• Offshore Wind Energy Cranes and Davits Special cranes and davits for the offshore wind-energy market, ranging from small provision/cargo handling cranes to combined cranes for lifesaving, man riding and cargo handling. Designed for offshore wind farm installations and service vessels.
• FRC Launch and Recovery System (L.A.R.S.) Patented stern Launch and Recovery System for Fast Response Craft (FRCs), using a double frame with buckling unit and landing frame. Capable of launching vessels over 10 meters weighing over 8 tons in sea state up to SS4 (5 Beaufort wind speed, waves up to 2.25 meters). Developed in cooperation with TBV Marine Systems. Designed for coastguard, navy, and offshore operators requiring reliable FRC handling in severe sea conditions.
• Cms./Ch(e)s./Chsk.-type Stores Handling Cranes Slewing cranes for stores handling with manually driven (Cms.) or hydraulic/electric powered (Ch(e)s.) slewing features. Includes knuckle boom cranes (Chsk.-type) for handling stores, hoses and workboats. Optional rescue boat and/or liferaft handling features available. Designed for vessels and offshore platforms requiring cargo and stores handling capability.
• Fender Davit Systems Davit systems suitable for fender handling, available in various designs and sizes with suitable hydraulic power units. Designed for vessels and ports requiring fender handling capability.
• Special Systems Custom-designed and manufactured systems upon customer request, including gangway handling cranes, stores handling gantry cranes, liferaft handling pivot davit systems, rescue star handling cranes, and A-frame davits for specialized operations. Designed for unique vessel and offshore requirements.
• Life-Saving Winches (Lifeboat/Rescue Boat) Full range of winches for davit systems including lifeboat winches, life-/rescue boat winches, and rescue boat winches. Features centrifugal brakes, electric motors in IP56, and optional heave compensation for fast rescue boat handling (W05HC to W20HC types). Two sizes available with MED certificate. Designed for use with Global Davit davit systems.
• Various Winches Specially designed, tailor-made winch systems according to special customer requirements. Designed for unique winching applications.
• HRN.28LT Off-Load Release Hook Off-load release hook suitable for 1-point suspended boats with safe working load up to 28kN. Meets SOLAS/LSA requirements (IMO Circ. MSC.320(89)), available with MED and USCG approval. Operating range down to -40°C. Sold as an accessory for davit-launched lifeboats and rescue boats.
• HRL.26 Combined Release Hook Combined automatic-release hook for both davit-launched liferafts and 1-point suspended boats with safe working load up to 26kN. Meets SOLAS/LSA requirements, approved by MED, RS, and USCG for conditions down to -40°C. Sold as an accessory for davit systems.
• OEM Spare Parts OEM spare parts supply from warehouse stock with rapid delivery through optimized computer-based flow of goods and reliable logistic partners. Sold to support installed base of Global Davit equipment.
• Installation, Commissioning, Maintenance, Repair, and Training Services Comprehensive after-sales service including installation, commissioning, maintenance, repair, crew and operators training, and annual or 5-year service jobs. Delivered through an international network of certified service partners well trained and retrained at regular intervals according to the latest IMO regulations. Service is offered for the installed base of Global Davit equipment worldwide.

Quantifiable outcome

• FRC Launch and Recovery System operational in sea state up to SS4 (5 Beaufort wind speed, waves up to 2.25 meters)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• TBV Marine Systems (Hightech Solutions & Design B.V.)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Dutch company developing, manufacturing, and implementing stern Launch and Recovery Systems (L.A.R.S.) for Fast Rescue Crafts (FRCs). Collaboration led to the innovative patented FRC L.A.R.S. system capable of launching FRCs over ten meters weighing over eight tons in sea state up to SS4 (waves up to 2.25 meters). Production, installation, and implementation already in progress for China Customs and Kuwait Coastguard.
• Alpha Marine GmbHcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2012Founded in 2012, located in Bulgaria's Gorna Malina with ultra-modern production facilities including 5,000 m² indoor warehouse and workshop and 3,000 m² outdoor storage area. Specializes in production of welding structures and mechanical processing for deck cranes and life-saving equipment. Services include gas-oxygen and plasma cutting, CNC machining (cutting, milling, lathing, grinding). Welding procedures approved according EN 1090. Quality management system compliant to EN ISO 9001.
• Maritime Design Office (MDO) BVcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1998Founded in 1998, specializes in design using ultra-modern 3D technology. Handles complete engineering workflow from client and sales consultation to visualization, engineering, and approval/certification. Works in close coordination with customers and third parties, and in contact with all major approval agencies following latest rules and regulations.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• MacGregor (Cargotec): Part of Cargotec, a global leader in marine cargo and load handling solutions including offshore cranes and lifecycle services. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering deck machinery and offshore handling equipment overlapping Global Davit's scope.
• Survitec: Provider of survival and life-saving solutions including lifeboats, davits, and rescue systems for commercial marine and offshore markets. Comparable broad incumbent serving the same SOLAS-regulated life-saving equipment market as Global Davit.
• VIKING Life-Saving Equipment: Global leader in maritime life-saving equipment including lifeboats, davits, and evacuation systems following the acquisition of Schat-Harding. Overlaps with Global Davit's life-saving appliance and davit product lines for shipowners and offshore operators.
• TTS Group / TTS-NMF: Norwegian-headquartered supplier of marine equipment including shipboard cranes, deck machinery, and offshore handling systems. Comparable broader portfolio of marine and offshore handling equipment.

Direct peers

• Palfinger Marine: Marine cranes and davit systems division of Palfinger AG, one of the largest global manufacturers of marine deck equipment including liferaft and rescue boat davits. Directly competes with Global Davit in davit systems and offshore cranes.
• Vestdavit: Norwegian privately held manufacturer specializing in davit systems for lifeboats, rescue boats, and fast rescue crafts. Closely comparable in product portfolio, certification breadth, and target customer base (naval, offshore, commercial).
• Fassmer: German shipyard and marine equipment manufacturer producing lifeboats, fast rescue craft, davits, and related shipboard equipment. Direct comparable in geography, product scope, and customer base.
• NMF (Norse Marine Equipment): Norwegian supplier of marine deck equipment including davits, winches, and offshore handling systems. Comparable niche manufacturer targeting shipyards, navies, and offshore operators with certified products.

Others

• PALFINGER area of Marine & Offshore Cranes (Damen): Damen Shipyards supplies newbuild vessels complete with davits and life-saving equipment, often integrating third-party davit suppliers. Acts as a downstream customer/ecosystem participant whose vessel deliveries influence demand for suppliers like Global Davit.

Emerging players

• TBV Marine Systems (Hightech Solutions & Design B.V.): Dutch developer and manufacturer of stern Launch and Recovery Systems for Fast Rescue Crafts. Strategic co-development partner of Global Davit for the patented FRC L.A.R.S. and an emerging player in the same niche.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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