SURVIVAL SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL
USA
Survival Systems International (SSI) is a US-based global company that designs and manufactures escape capsules, lifeboats, and maritime life-safety systems, specifically for the marine, offshore, and oil & gas sectors.
SSI is renowned for its specialized lifeboat capsules, launching and recovery davit systems, and release mechanisms designed to facilitate emergency evacuation during high-risk maritime operations.
In addition to manufacturing new equipment, the company provides periodic maintenance, inspection, load testing, and refurbishment services for lifeboats and lifesaving appliances—in compliance with SOLAS standards—at ports worldwide.
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The Survival Systems International (SSI) Single-Fall Lifeboat is a unique evacuation system specifically developed for offshore facilities such as oil platforms and FPSOs. Operating with a single-point suspension system—unlike standard dual-fall lifeboats—this capsule allows for much faster, simpler, and safer emergency launching. The risk of accidents during operation is minimized thanks to the patented Triple5LX hook system, which tightens its lock as the load increases.
Designed from the ground up with offshore personnel in mind, the system enables successful evacuations in rough seas, offering the helmsman a wide field of vision and superior maneuverability.
Having successfully performed in over 60 real-world evacuations globally and saved the lives of more than 2,000 offshore workers, the capsule has proven its reliability in the industry.
Developed by Survival Systems International (SSI), Twinfall lifeboats are heavy-duty marine evacuation systems designed to ensure safe evacuation—particularly for offshore platforms, oil tankers, dry cargo vessels, and commercial fleets—under harsh sea conditions.
Featuring a durable, hand-laminated fiberglass hull, these lifeboats are reinforced with 316L-grade stainless steel fittings to withstand the corrosive effects of seawater. A critical safety feature of the system is the patented Triple5LX hook release mechanism, which incorporates an off-load safety lock designed to prevent accidental drops and mishaps.
Fully compliant with IMO and SOLAS LSA Code standards, Twinfall lifeboats utilize a twin-fall davit launching system to guarantee the safe and rapid evacuation of the crew during emergencies.
Survival Systems International (SSI) is a leading provider of SOLAS-approved liferafts, fleet leasing options, and global service support for the maritime and offshore sectors. The company offers a wide product range, spanning from davit-launched models designed for safe evacuation from large vessels to throw-overboard models that inflate automatically upon contact with the water.
Its portfolio also includes specialized liferafts—such as open reversible and self-righting models—capable of functioning even if capsized in adverse sea conditions. To ensure this vital safety equipment remains mission-ready at all times, SSI provides 24/7 maintenance services covering periodic testing, routine inspections, and certification. Users can either purchase these systems outright or take advantage of flexible fleet leasing programs tailored to their operational needs.
Survival Systems International design, manufacture and install the inherently safe Triple5LX Hook Release Mechanism worldwide.
The SSI hook design principle has evolved within the Oil and Gas industry due to 50+ years of use within our own SSI Capsules. Due to the increased concerns of Twinfall hook safety SSI has been able to adopt the same inherently safe working principles, bringing Single Fall Lifeboat Safety to the Twinfall user.
Specifically designed for harsh conditions, SSI rescue boats are constructed using materials designed to withstand highly corrosive marine environments.
This ensures a long and trouble-free operational life, with minimal maintenance requirements.
By utilizing superior release gear in our rescue boat models we are able to offer enhanced safety at affordable prices.