Donut Cost comparison

During periods of economic uncertainty and poor Oil prices, DONUT International Ltd has the perfect solution to reduce your CAPEX & OPEX expenditure with our DONUT personal Controlled descent device - the industry standard for escape to sea applications.

In a recent study, we identified that by replacing Rope-Ladders with DONUT units on a typical installation, operators can make significant savings when total life-cycle costs are taken into consideration. The below example highlights the savings that can be made, whilst benefitting from the numerous & substantial technical advantages that DONUT provides.

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Cost comparison example

This example is based on data provided by an offshore operator for a typical Offshore Installation’s escape requirements, showing direct cost comparison for:-

1.0 100 x Donut Descent Devices - Every worker to have access to their own personal Device. The Units are designed as an escape-to-liferaft system for worker safety. The model specified allows for a safe escape from 32 mtr platform height (longer lengths are available). The units have a life expectancy of over 25 years.

2.0 16 x Rope Ladders - The 100 Donut Devices would be a replacement for just 16 Rope Ladders that, due to rapid degradation, require replacement every 9 months. (Data obtained from an offshore operator).

To obtain a Donut cost comparison for your specific arrangements then please contact one of our Sales team

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Our Story

DONUT is the established market leader in the development and manufacture of personal escape descent devices.

Our head office is based in the United Kingdom, with DONUT International Ltd supporting sales, services and training to offshore markets globally. DONUT Safeland Limited provides sales, services & training to the onshore market for building or industrial applications and, with Donut Safeland do Brasil Ltda, provide sales and servicing to Latin America. Together these companies form the DONUT Alliance.


The people behind the innovation:

Our creators and our vision

We have over 30 years' expertise in the supply, development and manufacture of personal escape equipment for applications within the marine, gas, petroleum, renewable and construction industries, both onshore and offshore, with tens of thousands of units sold and in service globally.

Looking after your biggest assets

Your people are your biggest assets. With rigorous product specification and training, the DONUT Alliance provides real solutions to personal safety in some of the most challenging and hostile working environments, be it at sea or on land.

Working together with our clients

We provide a bespoke service to Operators, with regards to the supply, design and implementation of the DONUT Escape System, onboard their offshore installations. We understand that continual maintenance for mechanical alternatives can be costly which is why the Donut has been designed to be cost-effective.

Our support services

Donut is backed by an international network of alliance companies providing support services, including certified personnel and product training. In order to maintain safety requirements during recertification, hire units are available at cost-effective rates.

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