A LARS (launch and recovery system) is the equipment that deploys vehicles and instruments such as ROVs, USVs or CTD rosettes from a ship and recovers them. We design and manufacture launch and recovery equipment for the most demanding requirements, basing our work on the functions they must fulfil, achieving maximum operability, productivity and safety of the equipment.
FERRI LARS (Launch and Recovery Systems) are designed to meet the most demanding operations in the marine and scientific industry. Their versatility allows the handling of everything from ROVs and CTD rosettes to manned submersibles, sonars, torpedoes and Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs).
The specialized A-Frames, which can be integrated with winches, optimize launch and recovery manoeuvres, while the telescopic and articulated arms provide the precision required for oceanographic research.
We also develop modular systems for the recovery of fishing vessels and drifting objects, as well as articulated cranes with docking-heads that facilitate work with umbilical equipment and signal systems.
For USVs, we design specific solutions with floating protection elements and ATEX certifications that guarantee safety in explosive environments.
Every LARS system is conceived to maximize efficiency and reliability in critical manoeuvres, even in very heavy seas, establishing itself as an indispensable tool for complex operations in any condition.
In tactical missions, speed and safety are not optional. FERRI LARS integrate harmoniously and strategically into the structure of military vessels, becoming an indispensable ally for exploration, defence and rescue missions in open waters.
Our combination of A-Frames, winches and telescopic booms enables extraordinarily fast launch and recovery manoeuvres. These systems are designed to reduce operating times when handling sonars, torpedoes, USVs and rescue equipment, ensuring mission continuity and supporting tactical manoeuvrability whatever the sea conditions.
In the megayacht sector, making the most of space and respecting the vessel’s design are paramount. That is why at FERRI we design and integrate fully customized LARS — including cranes, capstans and transverse arms — that adapt perfectly to the hull geometry, the working load and the available space.
Our equipment ensures high-precision launch and recovery of tender boats, limo boats, rescue craft and private submarines. Our most notable developments include LARS with telescopic arms for submarines, backed by prestigious certifications such as Lloyd’s Register and MED, which guarantee safe, flawless and discreet operation.
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Completed projects
Ships and programmes for which FERRI designed and built this equipment. Tap each one to see the challenge and the solution.