Inflatable Life Raft (SOLAS-A) · Life Rafts
Crew members and engineers aboard vessels rely on reliable crew evacuation systems to ensure their safety during emergencies. VIKING Life-Saving Equipment Norway AS’s HD-50 is a crucial component of these safety protocols, designed for SOLAS certification and capable of accommodating the required number of personnel. The system's performance and reliability are validated by DNV approval, ensuring it meets stringent maritime standards. However, common failures such as an expired hydrostatic release unit (HRU), which is a critical safety issue, or pressure loss in CO2 bottles due to corrosion or aging, can compromise its effectiveness. Additionally, material degradation from UV exposure, corroded or blocked painter lines, and expired survival equipment like flares, water, and rations are also frequent issues. To maintain the HD-50’s operational readiness, annual servicing at an approved VIKING service station is mandatory, as per SOLAS/MSC.1/Circ.1328 guidelines. This includes replacing the HRU at intervals specified by the manufacturer, typically every two years, and recertifying or replacing the liferaft every five years. Keeping a spare HRU on board and adhering to these maintenance schedules is essential for ensuring the safety of all onboard.
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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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