Inflatable Life Raft (SOLAS-A) · Life Rafts
An essential component of maritime safety equipment, the Survitec Group Ltd's Type "SURVIVA Mk3" 8, 8-person SOLAS A or SOLAS B inflatable liferaft is designed to ensure reliable crew evacuation in emergency situations. Certified for medium capacity use, this liferaft meets stringent SOLAS standards and can accommodate up to eight individuals. Regular maintenance is critical; common failures include an expired hydrostatic release unit (HRU), a critical safety issue, CO2 bottle pressure loss due to corrosion or aging, fabric degradation from UV exposure, and corrosion or blockage of the painter line. Additionally, survival equipment such as flares, water, and rations can expire. To maintain the integrity and reliability of the Type "SURVIVA Mk3" 8, annual servicing at an approved service station is mandatory, in accordance with SOLAS/MSC.1/Circ.1328 guidelines. The HRU must be replaced at intervals specified by the manufacturer, typically every two years, while the entire liferaft should undergo replacement or recertification every five years. Always keep a spare HRU on board and ensure all servicing is conducted exclusively at an approved service station to guarantee continued safety and compliance.
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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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