Inflatable Life Raft (SOLAS-A) · Life Rafts
Designed to ensure rapid and safe evacuation of crew members in emergency situations, the VIKING Life-Saving Equipment Norway AS HD-40 is a critical component of maritime safety. Certified for medium capacity crew evacuation under SOLAS standards, this life-saving equipment undergoes rigorous testing and approval by DNV. However, maintaining its reliability requires vigilance. Common failures include an expired hydrostatic release unit (HRU), which is a critical safety issue, as well as pressure loss in the CO2 bottle due to corrosion or aging. Additionally, material degradation from UV exposure on deck, corroded or blocked painter lines, and expired survival equipment such as flares, water, and provisions can compromise its effectiveness. To ensure continuous readiness, VIKING recommends servicing only at an approved service station, with an annual mandatory inspection as per SOLAS/MSC.1/Circ.1328 guidelines. The HRU must be replaced at the manufacturer’s specified interval, typically every two years, while the liferaft itself should be replaced or recertified every five years. Keeping a spare HRU on board is also advised to avoid any critical downtime.
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Annual servicing at an approved service station is MANDATORY (SOLAS/MSC.1/Circ.1328). HRU replacement at the manufacturer's interval (typically 2 years). Liferaft replacement/recertification every 5 years.
VIKING Life-Saving Equipment Norway AS: Servicing ONLY at an approved service station. Keep an HRU on board. Annual service mandatory.
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