DIB125

Maintaining the reliability of your crew evacuation system is paramount for safety at sea. VIKING Life-Saving Equipment Norway AS offers the DIB125, a life raft designed for crew evacuation, certified to carry a specific number of persons as per SOLAS regulations. This life raft has been approved by DNV. However, it's crucial to be aware of potential common failures, such as an expired hydrostatic release unit (HRU), CO2 bottle pressure loss due to corrosion or aging, material degradation from UV exposure, a corroded or blocked retrieval line, and expired survival equipment (flare, water, rations). To ensure optimal performance and safety, VIKING strongly recommends servicing the DIB125 ONLY at an approved service station. Annual servicing is mandatory according to SOLAS/MSC.1/Circ.1328 guidelines. It is also essential to replace the HRU at the manufacturer's recommended interval (typically every 2 years) and to replace or recertify the life raft every 5 years. Remember to keep a spare HRU on board.