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A-Frames and Launch & Recovery Systems (LARS) Rental

45.0t & 50.0t "THOR" A-Frames

  • THOR - Thrust Hyperbaric Offshore Recovery

  • DNV Certified for personnel lifting, in accordance with DNV 2.22

  • Multiple A-Frames available in 22.5t/45.0t and 25.0t/50.0t capacities (Personnel/Equipment)

  • Various configurations available, including:

    • A-Frame base extensions (for increased hook height and to allow clearance of vessel bulwarks and crash rails)​

    • A-Frame leg extensions (for increased hook height, increased horizontal clearance between A-Frame legs)

    • Allowance for guide wire interfaces

  • Modular and lightweight design for ease of transport and rapid installation/removal

  • Typically used for subsea/offshore launch and recovery and Hyperbaric Recovery (see link below for additional information)

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"Buller 50" 50t A-Frame

  • Designed to DNV-GL-ST-0378 Standard for Offshore and Platform Lifting Appliances

  • 50.0t standard capacity

  • Unique reeving allowing clear access between legs without impedance of winch wire rope

  • Various configurations available, including:

    • Alternate A-Frame head-piece to increase A-Frame working width​

    • Removable A-Frame leg extension pieces

  • Modular design for ease of transport and rapid installation/removal

  • Typically used for subsea/offshore launch and recovery

15t A-Frame

  • Designed to DNV-GL-ST-0378 Standard for Offshore and Platform Lifting Appliances

  • Capacity:

    • 15.0t outboard

    • 5.0t to 10.0t inboard (radius dependent)

  • Various configurations available, including:

    • Easily interchangeable head piece with removable (bolt-on) padeyes and sheave interfaces

    • Removable horizontal base extension to reduce system width

  • Designed to be easily transportable on single drop deck semi-trailer

  • Typically used for subsea/offshore launch and recovery, coupled with Thrust Maritime 12t AHC Winch

3t A-Frame

  • Designed to DNV-GL-ST-0378 Standard for Offshore and Platform Lifting Appliances

  • Capacity:

    • 3.0t w/ DAF of 1.33
      (Design Load 4.0t)

  • Highly portable - trucks within gauge

12Te Overboarding Sheave Frame

  • Designed to DNV-GL-ST-0378 Standard for Offshore and Platform Lifting Appliances

  • Capacity:

    • 12.0t w/ DAF of 1.7
      (Design Load 23.1t)

  • Highly portable - trucks within gauge

  • Sheave at end of frame for overboarding

  • Fitted with load cell

  • Fitted with handrail and securing points for personnel walk out

  • Can be adjusted to various rope diameters and also operate as hang off point for hand-shaking

Custom LARS Solutions

Don't see the ideal solution for your project listed here? Thrust Maritime regularly design, modify and manufacture custom solutions for our clients to rent or buy, and also have access to a range of other products through our supply chain partners.

Contact the team today to further discuss how we can help!

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