Inflatable Life Raft (SOLAS-A) · Life Rafts
A critical component of maritime safety, the Marin Ark 158-person inflatable liferaft, SOLAS A Pack or B Pack equipment, is manufactured by Survitec Group Ltd. This medium-capacity crew evacuation solution is designed to ensure the safe and rapid deployment of up to 158 persons in emergency situations, adhering to stringent SOLAS certification standards. Common issues that can arise with this liferaft include critical safety failures such as an expired hydrostatic release unit (HRU), pressure loss in the CO2 bottle due to corrosion or aging, fabric degradation from UV exposure on deck, and corrosion or blockage of the boarding line. Additionally, survival equipment like flares, water, and rations can expire, compromising the liferaft’s effectiveness. To maintain optimal performance and safety, Survitec Group Ltd emphasizes that servicing must be conducted exclusively at an approved service station, with an annual mandatory inspection as per SOLAS/MSC.1/Circ.1328 guidelines. The HRU should be replaced according to the manufacturer's interval, typically every two years, while the liferaft itself requires replacement or recertification every five years. Keeping a spare HRU on board and adhering to these service requirements ensures that the Marin Ark 158-person inflatable liferaft remains reliable and ready for any emergency at sea.
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.
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