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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What is a MarkusNet man overboard recovery net?
MarkusNet is a marine rescue system designed to help recover a person who has fallen overboard and bring them back aboard a vessel. The net supports the casualty during recovery and can be used with different lifting arrangements, depending on the model and the vessel's setup.
The range includes recovery nets for leisure boats, commercial vessels and offshore installations, as well as scramble nets, emergency ladders, Fast Rescue Craft (FRC) nets and evacuation nets.
How does a MarkusNet work?
A MarkusNet is deployed over the side of a vessel so that the casualty can be brought into or supported by the net. The crew can then recover the person manually or use a suitable lifting arrangement, depending on the model and the casualty's condition.
The MS series can support recovery in standing, seated or horizontal positions. For an unconscious casualty, the net can be used with a suitable lifting arrangement to support horizontal recovery. Some models can also be used as an emergency ladder.
The equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Crew should practise the recovery procedure as part of the vessel's man overboard plan.
What are the benefits of MarkusNet recovery equipment?
MarkusNet provides recovery options for different vessel types and operational requirements. Depending on the model, features include:
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Different recovery positions: Selected systems support recovery in standing, seated or horizontal positions.
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Manual or assisted lifting: Models can be used with suitable manual or mechanical lifting arrangements.
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Multiple applications: Certain nets can also be used as scramble nets or emergency ladders.
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Options for different freeboards: The range includes systems for smaller boats and vessels with higher recovery points.
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Compact storage: Products are supplied in suitable storage bags or containers, depending on the model.
The available features and intended uses vary across the range, so check the specifications for the individual product before choosing equipment.
Can a MarkusNet be used as both a ladder and a recovery net?
Some MarkusNet products are designed for more than one application. Depending on the model, the equipment may be used to recover a person from the water, provide a scramble net for climbing aboard or act as an emergency ladder.
For example, the MS series can support casualty recovery and can also serve as an emergency ladder in suitable low-freeboard applications. The SCN scramble net range is designed for climbing and recovery, including horizontal recovery using an appropriate parbuckling arrangement.
Not every model has the same functions or approvals. Check the manufacturer's instructions to confirm the intended applications of the product you require.
What MarkusNet products do you stock and have in your range?
I.C. Brindle supplies a range of MarkusNet products for man overboard recovery, emergency access and specialist marine applications.
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MS.00 Sailing and MS.02 Boating rescue nets: Recovery systems designed for smaller leisure boats, including sailing yachts and boats with suitable lifting arrangements.
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MS.05 to MS.30 recovery nets: Systems for vessels and offshore installations with recovery heights of up to 5 m, 10 m, 20 m or 30 m, depending on the model.
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SCN6-SCN12 scramble nets: Nets designed for climbing and casualty recovery, available in different configurations.
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SCN4 escape and climbing net: A four-mesh-wide net designed for emergency climbing and relevant water-to-deck applications.
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Fast Rescue Craft (FRC) nets: Nets designed for compatible rescue boats, including suitable RIBs and SOLAS-type rescue craft.
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Emergency ladders: Ladders that allow a person in the water, where physically able, to climb back aboard.
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Evacuation nets: Specialist systems designed for emergency evacuation arrangements on offshore vessels and platforms.
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Accessories and fixing kits: Components such as link pipes, ropes and compatible fixing arrangements.
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Markus Lifenet Servicing: I.C. Brindle also offers MarkusNet servicing through its approved UK service station
Which MarkusNet product should I choose?
The right product depends on the vessel, the distance between the water and the recovery point, the intended recovery method and any applicable approval requirements.
The right MarkusNet depends on the vessel, recovery height and intended application. The range includes the MS recovery nets for different vessel types, alongside a selection of scramble and escape nets.
The SCN4 MOB Net is designed for escape and climbing applications, with lengths available from 1.5 m to 12 m. The SCN6, SCN8, SCN10 and SCN12 scramble nets are available in different widths, from 1.2 m to 2.4 m, with vertical lengths from 4.5 m to 12 m for the larger versions. These models provide options for different vessel layouts and recovery requirements.
Other products include FRC nets for compatible rescue craft and direct access MOB emergency ladders for helping people climb back aboard where they are physically able to do so.
Need help choosing the right MarkusNet? Contact I.C. Brindle with your vessel type, measured freeboard, intended recovery arrangement and any approval requirements. Our team can help you identify suitable products and configurations.
What approvals does the MarkusNet range have?
Selected MarkusNet products hold marine approvals for specific applications. The MS.05 to MS.30 models are listed with Lloyd's Register type approval. Certain scramble net and FRC configurations also have specific information regarding adherance to SOLAS III /-17.
Any certification, approvals or acceptance depends on the product, model and intended application. Not every item in the MarkusNet range should be assumed to have the same status. Before ordering, check the relevant certificate and confirm that the selected equipment meets the requirements applicable to your vessel, its flag state and intended use.
What types of vessels carry or can use MarkusNet equipment?
MarkusNet offers recovery equipment for different vessel types and freeboards. The MS.00 Sailing and MS.02 Boating are designed for suitable smaller boats, while the MS.05 to MS.30 range covers different recovery heights for larger vessels.
The SCN4 provides an escape and climbing net option suitable for workboats and lifeboats, while the SCN6-SCN12 scramble nets offer different widths for larger vessels such as cargo ships, where higher freeboards can make recovery more challenging. Dedicated FRC nets are also available for compatible Fast Rescue Craft and RIBs which are close from water-to-deck.
The right model depends on your vessel's freeboard, attachment points, recovery arrangements and any applicable approval requirements.
Need help choosing the right MarkusNet? Contact I.C. Brindle with your vessel type, measured freeboard and intended application, and our team can help identify suitable options.
Does MarkusNet equipment require servicing or maintenance?
Follow the manufacturer's instructions for inspecting, cleaning, storing and maintaining your MarkusNet equipment. Check it regularly for damage or wear, and arrange an assessment if its condition is uncertain or it has been used in a rescue.
I.C. Brindle offers MarkusNet servicing - Contact I.C. Brindle with the product model and any available service history so we can discuss the appropriate next steps.
What MarkusNet spares and accessories are available?
I.C. Brindle supplies MarkusNet accessories, including SCN link pipes with ropes for compatible scramble nets. These are available for the SCN6, SCN8, SCN10 and SCN12 models. Fixing arrangements and other components depend on the net and vessel configuration.
What are MarkusNet link pipes used for?
MarkusNet link pipes with ropes provide an attachment arrangement for compatible scramble nets, helping crews deploy the equipment on the vessel. The correct link pipe depends on the net model, so check compatibility before ordering.
How do I choose the correct MarkusNet accessory?
The correct accessory depends on your MarkusNet model and the vessel's installation or deployment arrangement. For example, SCN link pipes are specific to the SCN6, SCN8, SCN10 and SCN12 net configurations. Check the product specifications or contact our team if you are unsure which component you need.
Where can I buy MarkusNet equipment from stock?
I.C. Brindle supplies a range of MarkusNet products, with selected products from the range in stock ready for despatch, including a wide range of recovery nets, scramble nets, FRC nets, emergency ladders, evacuation nets and compatible accessories.
Looking for MarkusNet equipment for your vessel? Contact I.C. Brindle with your vessel type, freeboard, intended application and any required approvals. Our team can help you identify the relevant products and available configurations.