Inflatable Life Raft (SOLAS-A) · Life Rafts
The NW-150 is designed to ensure crew safety during evacuation, utilizing hydrostatic release units (HRUs) to automatically deploy the life raft when entering the water. VIKING Life-Saving Equipment Norway AS's NW-150 is certified according to SOLAS standards, accommodating a specific number of persons as per the SOLAS certification. This equipment is critical for crew evacuation scenarios, with its design focusing on reliability and ease of use. However, common failures such as the HRU expiration, CO2 bottle pressure loss due to corrosion or aging, material aging caused by UV exposure on deck, and line corrosion or blockage can affect performance. Additionally, the onboard emergency equipment, including flares, water, and provisions, may expire over time. To maintain operational readiness, annual servicing at an approved service station is mandatory, in accordance with SOLAS and MSC.1/Circ.1328 guidelines. The manufacturer also specifies the replacement of the HRU at their recommended interval, typically every two years, and mandates the replacement or recertification of the liferaft every five 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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