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

Thrust Maritime specialises in the design, manufacture, testing and installation of A-Frames and Launch and Recovery Systems (LARS) of all sizes - suitable for subsea and offshore use, including personnel lifting applications.
 

With a wide range of offshore launch and recovery experience, we aim to clearly understand the unique and sometimes challenging requirements of offshore oil & gas, renewables, commercial and defence applications - and develop safe, robust and fit-for-purpose solutions for our clients.

Our multidisciplinary team combines expertise in naval architecture, mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic engineering with skilled manufacturing and commissioning specialists to deliver complete, end-to-end solutions. From system integration and manufacturing through to testing, installation, commissioning, and operator training, we provide seamless project delivery from a single trusted partner. Speak to us about your offshore project today.

Benefits:

  • Immediate availability to support short mobilisation windows

  • Lightweight design for greater operational flexibility 

  • Modular and transportable to anywhere in the world 

  • Offer improved safety and performance in offshore conditions

  • Engineered to DNV-GL-ST-0378 and built for demanding offshore and subsea operations

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Buller 50 50t A-Frame

"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

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15t A-frame

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

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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

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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

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Custom A-Frame Solutions

Custom LARS Solutions​

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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.

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

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