Inflatable Life Raft (SOLAS-A) · Life Rafts
The HD-45 belongs to the high-capacity life raft category designed for crew evacuation. Manufactured by VIKING Life-Saving Equipment Norway AS, the HD-45 is certified according to SOLAS standards to accommodate a specific number of persons. To ensure optimal performance and safety, annual servicing at an approved service station is mandatory as per SOLAS/MSC.1/Circ.1328 regulations. The hydrostatic release unit (HRU) must be kept on board and replaced at the manufacturer's recommended interval, typically every two years. Additionally, the life raft itself requires replacement or recertification every five years. Common issues that may arise include wear and tear of the hydrostatic release unit, CO2 bottle pressure loss due to corrosion or aging, material degradation from UV exposure on deck, and line corrosion or blockage. All maintenance and spare parts must be handled exclusively at an approved service station to comply with safety standards and manufacturer guidelines.
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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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