Inflatable Life Raft (SOLAS-A) · Life Rafts
Crew members and operators on board vessels rely heavily on reliable and efficient safety equipment to ensure their survival during emergencies. One such critical piece of equipment is the Marine Evacuation systems - Vertical chute gravity deployed marine evacuation system with direct access liferafts (MES II – MARIN ARK MK 1) by Survitec Group Ltd. This system is designed for crew evacuation in compliance with SOLAS certification, ensuring that all personnel can quickly and safely reach the liferafts in the event of an emergency. Common issues that may arise include a critical safety failure due to an expired hydrostatic release unit (HRU), CO2 bottle pressure loss from corrosion or aging, material degradation from UV exposure on deck, and corroded or blocked painter lines. Additionally, survival equipment such as flares, water, and provisions can also expire over time. To maintain the system’s reliability, Survitec Group Ltd recommends servicing ONLY at an approved service station. An HRU should always be kept on board, and annual service is mandatory. Annual servicing at an approved service station is MANDATORY (SOLAS/MSC.1/Circ.1328) to ensure all components are in optimal condition. The HRU must be replaced at the manufacturer's interval, typically every 2 years, while liferafts require replacement or recertification every 5 years. By adhering to these maintenance guidelines, the Marine Evacuation systems - Vertical chute gravity deployed marine evacuation system with direct access liferafts (MES II – MARIN ARK MK 1) can provide the necessary safety and peace of mind for all on board.
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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.
Survitec Group Ltd: Servicing ONLY at an approved service station. Keep an HRU on board. Annual service mandatory.
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