Inflatable Life Raft (SOLAS-A) · Life Rafts
Ensuring reliable crew evacuation is paramount, and regular maintenance is crucial for optimal performance. The VIKING NW-120 life raft is designed for crew evacuation and has been approved by DNV. This life raft is certified for a specific number of persons according to SOLAS regulations. It's important to note that annual servicing at an approved service station is mandatory according to SOLAS/MSC.1/Circ.1328. Common failures can include an expired hydrostatic release unit (HRU), CO2 cartridge pressure loss due to corrosion or aging, material deterioration from UV exposure, corrosion or blockage of the retrieval line, and expired survival equipment like flares, water, and rations. VIKING Life-Saving Equipment Norway AS recommends keeping a spare HRU onboard and replacing it according to the manufacturer's interval (typically every 2 years). The liferaft itself requires replacement or recertification every 5 years.
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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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