Presented by David Barbini,
Founder & CEO at lifeboatchannel

My name is David Barbini, I’m from Tuscany, and I’ve been working with lifeboats for over ten years.

I’ve never sailed, but I’ve always worked side by side with seafarers — right on the field.

My journey began as an external technician for a major Italian company, where I learned everything hands-on, day after day, lifeboat after lifeboat.

After two years, I was contacted by a multinational company, where I spent six years growing professionally, tackling new systems, regulations, and technical challenges.

I then moved to another multinational company, where I’m still working today with the same passion as the first day.

Over the years, I’ve completed technical training with some of the world’s leading lifeboat and davit manufacturers, including:

Global Davit, Davit International, Fassmer, Atec, NorthSafe, Viking, Palfinger, and many more.

Each system is different, every release hook has its logic, and every setup has its story. That’s why I decided to gather all this experience and make it available to those who are just getting started.

Lifeboat Channel was born from this mission: to create a clear, accessible, and practical space where cadets can learn and become confident with lifesaving appliances from day one.

The website www.lifeboatchannel.com and the video content on social media all have one goal:

to boost confidence, safety, and awareness at sea — starting from the basics, but never being basic.