Matches in DBpedia 2016-04 for { ?s ?p "A davit is any of various cranelike devices used on a ship for supporting, raising, and lowering boats, anchors, etc. Davit systems are used to lower an emergency lifeboat to the embarkation level to be boarded. The davit has falls (now made of wire, historically of manila rope) that are used to lower the lifeboat into the water. Davits can also refer to single mechanical arms with a winch for lowering and raising spare parts onto a vessel. The maintaining and operation of davits is all under jurisdiction of International Maritime Organization. The regulations are enforced by the country's own Coast Guard."@en }
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- Davit abstract "A davit is any of various cranelike devices used on a ship for supporting, raising, and lowering boats, anchors, etc. Davit systems are used to lower an emergency lifeboat to the embarkation level to be boarded. The davit has falls (now made of wire, historically of manila rope) that are used to lower the lifeboat into the water. Davits can also refer to single mechanical arms with a winch for lowering and raising spare parts onto a vessel. The maintaining and operation of davits is all under jurisdiction of International Maritime Organization. The regulations are enforced by the country's own Coast Guard.".