MPC 32 Partially Enclosed Lifeboat vs PL 9.7 Tender Lifeboat

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The Palfinger Marine MPC 32 Partially Enclosed Lifeboat and Hatecke PL 9.7 Tender Lifeboat are both enclosed lifeboats products certified to SOLAS.

MPC 32 Partially Enclosed Lifeboat

PL 9.7 Tender Lifeboat

MPC 32 Partially Enclosed Lifeboat

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Palfinger Marine ·

Full specs → palfinger.com

PL 9.7 Tender Lifeboat

Unverified

Full specs → hatecke.de

Specification comparison

Specification	MPC 32 Partially Enclosed Lifeboat	PL 9.7 Tender Lifeboat
Dimensions	9.6 x 4.5 x 3.4 m
Capacity	150 persons
Weight Loaded	17100 kg
Hook Distance	8.5 m
Length		9.7 m
Width		4.4 m
Capacity (Tender)		110 persons
Capacity (Lifeboat)		150 persons
Material		Glass-fibre reinforced polyester / composite

Certification comparison

Certification	MPC 32 Partially Enclosed Lifeboat	PL 9.7 Tender Lifeboat
MED	— Not listed	✓
SOLAS	✓	✓

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Data sources

MPC 32 Partially Enclosed Lifeboat

Data from palfinger.com ·

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PL 9.7 Tender Lifeboat

Data from hatecke.de ·

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