Viking DL 4P
Viking Life-Saving Equipment Life Rafts. Viking Life-Saving Equipment manufactures SOLAS-certified rescue rafts in two main configurations: Throw-overboard (automatically or manually deployed) and Davit-launched (Davit-controlled deployment). The rafts are dual-chamber construction with independent load capacity, stored in fiberglass containers and function at -30°C b
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Common failures & inspection points
Inspector checks for service label date (not older than 12 months); Standard SOLAS requires complete inspection, inflation test, cylinder control, equipment inventory (pyrotechnics, water, rations)
Inspector verifies HRU expiration date independent of raft service date; PSC checks both dates separately; must be compatible with raft model; use Hammar H20 or similar certified models
Inspector checks: Painter permanently connected to ship; weak-link correctly attached to HRU; weak-link breaking strength 1.6-2.0 kN; red color and 30 ft (approx. 10 m) length for throw-overboard; fastening must withstand hoisting force and break under raft weight during ship sinking
Inspector controls: Container for cracks, deformations, water damage; lashing straps tight and undamaged; cradle securely fastened; container stored horizontally stable; seals intact
Inspector checks: Davit connected with cables/ropes; raft attachment straps intact; lateral impact test: raft must withstand impact 3.5 m/s against ship hull; water immersion test from 3 m height without loss of function; document launching procedure
Inspector (crew) performs 3-step onboard inspection: test panel for environment in aluminum pouch; visual inspection container; no electrical equipment required; complete service every 30 months at certified Viking station (instead of 12 months standard); no interval extensions possible for S30
Type-general inspection and maintenance points for this equipment category — not model-specific.
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