Inflatable Life Raft (SOLAS-A) · Life Rafts
Crew members, engineers, and operators on board ships depend critically on life-saving equipment for their safety during emergencies. Viking Life-Saving Equipment Norway AS manufactures the K7-D FM model, which is specifically designed for crew evacuation according to SOLAS certification standards. This liferaft is approved by DNV-Approval Finder, ensuring it meets stringent maritime safety requirements. Common issues include failures of the hydrostatic release unit (HRU), CO2 bottle pressure loss due to corrosion or aging, material degradation from UV exposure, and blockage or corrosion of the retrieval lines. Regular maintenance is essential; annual servicing at an approved service station is mandatory per SOLAS regulations. The HRU should be replaced every two years by the manufacturer, and the liferaft must be recertified or replaced entirely after five years to ensure continuous safety compliance.
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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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