CTEK Launch and Recovery System (LARS)
Product details
Certified Safety: Designed and classified to International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) standards (DNV/ABS/LR) and fully IMCA compliant (IMCA D023, D018).
Extreme Durability: Engineered to operate in severe environments with a design temperature range of -40°C to +50°C.
Redundant Power: Features twin Hydraulic Power Units (HPU) with built-in oil heaters/coolers, providing 100% redundancy for uninterrupted operation.
Operational Efficiency: Top-mounted winches create clear, unobstructed working space at the diver launch area, while wire counters ensure precise depth tracking.
Enhanced Protection: Equipped with essential safety features including basket over-hoist protection and basket lower-limit protection.
Maintenance Friendly: Uses maintenance-free bearings for wire sheaves and offers easily accessible oil fill/drain ports on winch gearboxes.
CTEK Launch and Recovery System (LARS)
The CTEK 2-Diver Classed Offshore Launch and Recovery System (LARS) is a rugged marine engineering solution designed to ensure the safe deployment and recovery of divers in demanding offshore environments.
Engineered for safety and certified for excellence, this system is fully compliant with IMCA guidelines and DNV offshore standards. It features a compact skid frame with a 4-legged single-point lift design and is optimized for 2-diver operations. With a Safe Working Load (SWL) of 1500 kg and operational capability in extreme temperatures ranging from -40°C to +50°C, this LARS provides a robust, reliable platform for subsea missions.
System Capabilities
Max Working Depth: 80 Meter Sea Water (MSW)
Diver Capacity: 2 Divers
Operational Sea State: Sea State 2
Design Temperature: -40°C to +50°C
Gross Weight: 4500 kg
Load & Speed Ratings
A-Frame SWL: 1500 kg
Main Winch SWL: 1000 kg (Man riding certified)
Guide Winch SWL: 1500 kg
Main Winch Speed: 18 m/min
Guide Winch Speed: 36 m/min
Dimensions
Operating Dimension (Boomed Out): L 5369mm x W 2100mm x H 3233mm
Stowage Dimension: L 3500mm x W 2100mm x H 2330mm
System Components & Configuration
Base Skid & A-Frame: Compact design with container locking mechanism options for easy deck fastening.
Diver Basket: Stainless steel construction, SWL 1000 kg, sized 1200x1200x2260mm, equipped with twin emergency BA cylinders.
Clump Weight: 500 kg Stainless Steel weight for stability.
Hydraulic Power: Twin 11 kW HPUs (Main and Secondary) with 400V electrical supply.
Winches: Pedestal-mounted to maximize deck clearance.



