Lifeboat manufacturer Schat-Harding has received the destinction “Award for Design Excellence 2010” from the Norwegian Design Council for its freefall lifeboat, FF1200.

This lifeboat sets a new standard for offshore safety, and according to the company, is the safest lifeboat the world has ever seen. The complete and knowledgeable design increases safety at sea.

Schat Harding is currently preparing the delivery of the first FF1200 boats to their customers.