Inflatable Life Raft (SOLAS-A) · Life Rafts
Regular maintenance is crucial to ensure the reliability of your Inflatable Liferaft -12 persons, 16 persons, 20 persons, 25 persons davit launched canopied inflatable liferafts (RFD Surviva DL MKIV” (also known as Beaufort Seafarer DL, DSB LR07L, EV DL M10, crewsaver, Elliot, Survitec Zodiac SZ2, DBC and Survitec)). These liferafts are designed for crew evacuation in compliance with SOLAS certification, making them a critical component of maritime safety. Common failures include the expiration of the hydrostatic release unit (HRU), which is a critical safety issue, as well as pressure loss in CO2 bottles due to corrosion or aging. Stowage on deck can lead to material degradation from UV exposure, while fangleine corrosion and blockages are also frequent issues. Additionally, survival equipment such as flares, water, and rations must be regularly checked and replaced. To maintain these liferafts, Servicing ONLY at an approved service station is mandatory, with annual inspections required by SOLAS/MSC.1/Circ.1328. The HRU should be replaced at the manufacturer’s recommended interval, typically every 2 years, and the entire liferaft must undergo replacement or recertification every 5 years. Keeping a spare HRU on board is essential for immediate deployment readiness. Survitec Group Ltd emphasizes that these Inflatable Liferaft -12 persons, 16 persons, 20 persons, 25 persons davit launched canopied inflatable liferafts (RFD Surviva DL MKIV” (also known as Beaufort Seafarer DL, DSB LR07L, EV DL M10, crewsaver, Elliot, Survitec Zodiac SZ2, DBC and Survitec)) require meticulous care to ensure they are always in optimal condition.
What our service work and the manufacturer documentation say about keeping this model running.
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.
Survitec Group Ltd: Servicing ONLY at an approved service station. Keep an HRU on board. Annual service mandatory.
Free of charge — send us your request for Survitec Group equipment. Our team checks it and replies by e-mail.
Other models of the same equipment type, Survitec Group first.
Tell us what you need for this Survitec Group Inflatable Liferaft -12 persons, 16 persons, 20 persons, 25 persons davit launched canopied inflatable liferafts (RFD Surviva DL MKIV” (also known as Beaufort Seafarer DL, DSB LR07L, EV DL M10, crewsaver, Elliot, Survitec Zodiac SZ2, DBC and Survitec).) — a part, a service call, a second opinion. Are you Survitec Group? Claim this brand page.
Service engineer? Write the day report for this Inflatable Liferaft -12 persons, 16 persons, 20 persons, 25 persons davit launched canopied inflatable liferafts (RFD Surviva DL MKIV” (also known as Beaufort Seafarer DL, DSB LR07L, EV DL M10, crewsaver, Elliot, Survitec Zodiac SZ2, DBC and Survitec).) in OceanSphere Work — photos, hours and parts, as a PDF for the owner. Try it free for 14 days →
Yes. Specifications, documents and service notes for this model are readable without an account. An account adds saved searches and requests, nothing is taken away.
Yes. Tell us the manufacturer, the model and what you need — a person reads every request and replies by e-mail.
Send us the nameplate or the correct value. We check it against the manufacturer datasheet or class-society record and update the page.