Lifeboat disengagement system

A lifeboat disengagement system for supporting and releasing a twin fall lifeboat, comprising:

• a single lifeboat release assembly;
• and
• a pair of hook assemblies for releasable engagement with a corresponding pair of lifting links;
• wherein each hook assembly comprises a hook that is positioned between a pair of plates by way of a shaft such that the hook is capable of rotating about the shaft;
• wherein the lifeboat disengagement system includes an engaged configuration, wherein the lifting links are secured by the hook assemblies;
• wherein the lifeboat disengagement system includes a disengaged configuration, whereby the lifeboat release assembly is employed to release the lifting links from the hook assemblies simultaneously;
• wherein the lifeboat disengagement system provides positive locking under load including a load over center design such that a load of the lifeboat is in line with a center of hook rotation;
• and
• wherein the hook assembly includes hooks that are configured to release when under load.