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In maritime emergencies, evacuation speed and survival equipment reliability are paramount. When a vessel must be abandoned, often in severe weather and rough seas, the life raft is the last line of defense for the crew. Our Self-Righting Davit-Launched Inflatable Life Raft is engineered to the highest international standards, providing a guaranteed safe haven that ensures maximum survival chances in the most adverse conditions at sea.

Designed for rapid deployment from vessels of all sizes, this life raft system combines automatic inflation with an inherently stable, self-righting design, offering critical minutes that save lives.

Core Features and Survival Advantages:

• Automatic Self-Righting Capability: The most critical feature in survival situations is stability. This life raft is designed with a low center of gravity and a weighted ballast system that ensures it automatically rights itself from an inverted position within seconds of inflation, even in heavy seas. This eliminates the life-threatening danger of occupants being trapped underneath an inverted raft.
• Rapid Davit-Launched Deployment: Designed for use with an onboard davit (crane) system, this raft can be deployed swiftly and safely by a single operator. This allows for a controlled, dry-entry evacuation, which is crucial for evacuating injured personnel or in conditions where jumping into the water is extremely hazardous. The robust container and sealed packaging ensure long-term reliability and protection from the marine environment.
• Fully Equipped for Survival: Each raft is a self-contained survival unit supplied with essential equipment to sustain occupants until rescue arrives. Standard equipment includes:
  • Primary and secondary canopies for protection from exposure.
  • Automatic battery-powered interior light and high-visibility exterior lights.
  • SOLAS-approved lifejackets and sea anchors for stability.
  • Survival kit including first aid, water, food rations, fishing kit, and signaling devices (pyrotechnics).
• Robust Construction and High Visibility: Constructed from high-strength, resistant rubberized fabric with multiple buoyancy chambers, the raft remains operational even if one chamber is damaged. The canopy is manufactured in international orange, a high-visibility color that maximizes detectability by search and rescue (SAR) aircraft and vessels.
• Compliance & Certification: Our life rafts are designed and manufactured to meet or exceed the stringent requirements of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), ensuring global regulatory acceptance.

Key Technical Specifications & Capacities:

Note: A Pack typically contains the raft in a valise, while B Pack contains the hydrostatic release unit and davit attachment.

Ideal Mission Profiles:

• Navy & Coast Guard Vessels: Mandatory safety equipment for all naval patrol ships, corvettes, and coast guard cutters.
• Commercial Merchant Shipping: Compliance with SOLAS regulations for cargo ships, tankers, and bulk carriers.
• Offshore Oil & Gas Platforms: Essential evacuation equipment for crew transfer vessels (CTVs) and platform support operations.
• Passenger Ferries and Cruise Liners: Providing a critical layer of safety for passengers and crew.
• Fishery Protection and Research Vessels: Ensuring crew safety on extended missions in remote waters.

Conclusion:

This Davit-Launched Life Raft is more than equipment; it is a commitment to crew welfare and operational duty of care. It provides vessel operators with the confidence that they are prepared for the worst, with a reliable, certified system designed for survival.

Equip Your Fleet with Certified Survival Technology

Contact us today to request the full certification dossier, detailed specification sheets for each capacity, and a competitive quotation. Our life rafts are ready for immediate integration into your vessel’s safety protocol.

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