MarkusNet SCN4 Escape and Climbing Net - Markus MOB Scramble Net - SOLAS-Type Climbing & MOB Recovery for Lifeboats, Workboats, and Vessels
The Markus SCN4 Emergency Ladder is a lightweight, SOLAS-compliant four-mesh ladder (80 cm wide) for lifeboat embarkation and water-to-deck climbing. Available in 22 sizes from 150 cm to 1200 cm, covering lifting heights from 50 cm to 1100 cm. Weighs 3.3 kg to 9.2 kg. Supports 1 to 4 climbers simultaneously. SWL 890 kg. Supplied with pull-in line, storage buckles, and orange-red carry bag.
Markus SCN4 Rescue Ladder - SOLAS-Compliant MOB Climbing & Manual Lift System - Water-to-Deck Climbing Net
The Markus Emergency Ladder SCN4 is a four-mesh (80 cm wide) emergency ladder designed for lifeboat embarkation and climbing directly from water. Vertical length is tailor-made to customer requirements, with models ranging from 150 cm to 1200 cm, covering maximum lifting heights from 50 cm up to 1100 cm above water.
Lightweight and compact, the SCN4 weighs between 3.3 kg and 9.2 kg depending on length, and supports between 1 and 4 persons for simultaneous climbing. It is suitable for manual lifting of one person at a time in a standing position by two deck crew, and is built to LSA/SOLAS standards with a total Safe Working Load of 890 kg.
Available models span lifting heights from 50 cm (SCN4-150) to 1100 cm (SCN4-1200), making the SCN4 suitable for a wide range of vessels including lifeboats, rescue craft, and workboats with low to moderate freeboard. All units are supplied with a knotted pull-in line, five buckle loops for deck storage, and packed in an orange-red PVC/Polyester fabric bag. Custom bag colours are available on request.
Key Features & Equipment Benefits:
- Compact MOB Recovery & Boarding Solution: Designed for tender boats, rescue boats, workboats, pilot craft, and smaller commercial vessels
- Dual-Purpose Emergency Ladder & Rescue Net: Functions as both a scramble-net for casualty climbing and an emergency recovery ladder
- Manual Recovery Support: Suitable for manual recovery operations where crew can assist casualties from deck level or rescue platforms.
- Wide Range of Lengths: Available in SCN4 sizes from 1.5m to 12m lengths, accommodating different freeboard heights and vessel configurations.
- Lightweight Construction: Compact and lightweight design allows fast deployment and easier handling compared to traditional heavy scramble-nets.
- Compact Storage Format: Stores in a compact PVC/Polyester storage bag for easy stowage aboard smaller vessels with limited space.
- Fast Secure Attachment System: Equipped with 5 buckle fastening loops for secure attachment to rescue platforms or vessel structures.
- Durable Marine-Grade Construction: Manufactured using heavy-duty polyester webbing with marine-grade rigid plastic and corrosion-resistant metal components for harsh marine environments.
- Integrated Pull-In Line: Supplied with one knotted pull-in line attached to the lower end pipe for easier deployment and casualty positioning.
- SOLAS/LSA Compliant: Manufactured to applicable LSA/SOLAS standards and supplied with a Certificate of Conformity.
- High Tensile Strength Design: Each mesh and vertical webbing section independently tested for high tensile strength and safe working load performance
Technical Information:
- Used as a Ladder & Cradle (mechanical lift)
- SCN4 (4 rungs wide) × 1.5M–12M in length
- Tender boats, rescue boats, workboats, pilot craft & small commercial vessels
- Suitable for low to medium freeboard vessels up to 10.5M
- Workload < 5 MT
SPECIFICATION
Markus Emergency Ladder — SCN4-150 to 1200
Four-mesh (80 cm) wide emergency ladder designed for lifeboat embarkation and climbing from water. Vertical length is tailor-made to customer requirements.
Methods of Use
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Climbing — see page 2 for number of persons per unit
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Manual lifting of one person at a time in a standing position by two deck crew
Other Specifications
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Fastening for storage to boat at rescue platform with 5 buckle loops
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Stowage: 85 x 25 x 5 cm (34 x 10 x 4 inches)
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Packing: PVC/Polyester fabric bag, orange-red (white, grey and black available as special order)
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Made of polyester webbing with marine grade rigid plastic and metal parts
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Comes standard with one knotted pull-in line attached to lower end pipe
Strength
Tensile strength:
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Each mesh tested in excess of 600 kg
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Each vertical webbing tested in excess of 1,070 kg
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Total SCN4 tensile strength tested in excess of 5,300 kg (equal load on each vertical fastening webbing loop at upper end)
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Lifting line knotted in excess of 770 kg
Safe Working Load (SWL):
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Each mesh: 113 kg
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Total SCN4 SWL: 890 kg (equal load on each vertical fastening webbing loop at upper end)
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Lifting line knotted: 129 kg
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Documents Made to LSA/SOLAS standard as applicable. Supplied with Certificate of Conformity.
Storage and Fastening Options
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Mobile: Stored indoors laid flat on a shelf, ready for use.
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