Inflatable Life Raft (SOLAS-A) · Life Rafts
Regular maintenance is crucial to ensure the reliability and safety of your crew evacuation equipment. The Survitec Zodiac 100-person "TOSR" self-righting SOLAS A or SOLAS B inflatable liferaft is no exception. Annual servicing at an approved service station, as mandated by SOLAS/MSC.1/Circ.1328, is essential to maintain its operational integrity. Common failures include the hydrostatic release unit (HRU) expiring, which is a critical safety issue, CO2 bottle pressure loss due to corrosion or aging, and material degradation from UV exposure while on deck. Fangle line corrosion or blockage and expired survival equipment like flares, water, and rations are also frequent problems that can compromise the liferaft’s effectiveness. To mitigate these issues, it is imperative to keep a spare HRU on board and replace it at the manufacturer's recommended interval, typically every two years. The Survitec Zodiac 100-person "TOSR" self-righting SOLAS A or SOLAS B inflatable liferaft must also undergo replacement or recertification every five years to ensure continued compliance with safety standards. Servicing can only be performed at an approved service station, emphasizing the importance of adhering to these maintenance protocols for crew safety.
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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