Inflatable Liferaft

Inflatable Liferaft

The Self-Righting Inflatable Liferaft is a critical piece of marine safety equipment designed to provide ultimate protection and survival capability in the most extreme emergency situations at sea. Engineered for vessels sailing on international voyages, this liferaft is capable of automatically self-righting even in rough seas, ensuring it is always ready for boarding and deployment, regardless of how it enters the water.

Available in capacities ranging from 6 to 100 persons, our liferafts are manufactured from high-durability Rubber and Hypalon materials, offering exceptional resistance to oil, ozone, UV radiation, and extreme temperatures. This ensures a long service life and reliable performance when it is needed most.

As a leading supplier of SOLAS approved liferafts, we offer units packed to the highest international standards, with either SOLAS A or SOLAS B equipment packs. Our liferafts are fully certified and suitable for installation on a wide variety of vessels, including cargo ships, tankers, passenger vessels, and offshore installations.

Key Features & Benefits:

• ✔ Self-Righting Capability: In the event of capsize, the liferaft is designed to automatically return to an upright position, ensuring the canopy is correctly oriented for protection and boarding is possible.

• ✔ Wide Capacity Range: Available in models from 6 to 100 persons to suit vessels of all sizes, from small workboats to large passenger ships.

• ✔ SOLAS Approved: Meets the stringent requirements of the SOLAS (74/96), LSA Code, and relevant MSC Resolutions for international voyages.

• ✔ High-Quality Materials: Constructed from durable Rubber and Hypalon for superior resistance to harsh marine conditions, abrasion, and aging.

• ✔ Multiple Global Certifications: Certified by leading classification societies, ensuring acceptance by port state control and flag administrations worldwide.

• ✔ High Storage Height: Designed for installation with a maximum storage height of up to 50 meters, suitable for high freeboard vessels.

Certifications & Compliance

Our self-righting liferafts are manufactured and tested to meet the most rigorous international standards. They are certified by:

• EC-GL (EC Type Examination)

• CCS (China Classification Society)

• ABS (American Bureau of Shipping)

• BV (Bureau Veritas)

• DNV (Det Norske Veritas)

• RMRS (Russian Maritime Register of Shipping)

• NK (Nippon Kaiji Kyokai)

• LR (Lloyd’s Register)

• ZY (ZY Shipbuilding)

They fully comply with the following regulations:

• SOLAS 74/96 (International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea)

• LSA Code (Life-Saving Appliance Code)

• MSC.81(70), MSC.226(82), MSC.218(82), MSC.293(87)

• ISO 15738 (Gas inflation systems for inflatable liferafts)

• China MSA Regulations for Sea-going Ships Engaged in Domestic Voyages (2004 & 2008 Amendments).

Detailed Specifications (Example: ASR-100 Model for 100 Persons)

(Smaller capacity models from 6 to 100 persons are available. Please contact us for specific dimensions and weights for your required size.)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: What does “self-righting” mean for an inflatable liferaft, and why is it important?
A: A self-righting liferaft is designed with an inflatable arch and special geometry that automatically flips the raft back to an upright position if it capsizes after launching. This is a critical safety feature, as it ensures the raft’s entrance is accessible and the protective canopy is correctly positioned to shelter survivors from the elements, even in rough seas where a conventional raft might remain inverted.

Q2: What is the difference between a SOLAS A Pack and a SOLAS B Pack liferaft?
A: The difference lies in the equipment provided inside the liferaft for survival. A SOLAS A Pack is intended for vessels on unrestricted international voyages and contains a more comprehensive set of survival equipment. A SOLAS B Pack has a slightly reduced equipment list and is typically specified for vessels on shorter, coastal voyages or as a dual-purpose (davit-launched) raft. Both packs meet SOLAS requirements but for different operational profiles. Our table shows the different container sizes for each pack type.

Q3: What certifications are available for your liferafts, and why are they needed?
A: Our liferafts are certified by all major international classification societies, including EC-GL, CCS, ABS, BV, DNV, RMRS, NK, and LR. These certifications are mandatory. They provide official, third-party verification that the liferaft has been designed, manufactured, and tested to meet the strict international standards (like SOLAS and LSA) required for the vessel’s flag state and insurance. You must select a liferaft with certification accepted by your vessel’s flag administration and class society.

Q4: What does “Maximum Storage Height” mean for a liferaft?
A: The Maximum Storage Height (18-50m for this model) is the maximum vertical distance from the liferaft’s stowed position on the vessel down to the lightest seagoing waterline. This rating ensures that the liferaft’s weak link and inflation system are designed to withstand the forces of deployment from that height without damage, and that it will inflate correctly upon water impact. It is a critical parameter for vessels with high freeboards.

Q5: How is this liferaft deployed in an emergency?
A: This liferaft is designed for davit launch (for the 100-person size) or throw-overboard deployment for smaller sizes. In a davit launch, the raft is lifted out of its cradle by a dedicated davit, swung out over the side, and lowered to the water where it is inflated and boarded. In a throw-overboard configuration, the container is manually or automatically released to fall into the water, where a hydrostatic release unit (HRU) or a manual pull on the painter line activates the inflation mechanism.

Q6: Is this liferaft suitable for installation on a vessel sailing on international voyages?
A: Yes, absolutely. Our self-righting inflatable liferafts are specifically designed and certified for installation on vessels sailing on international voyages. They fully comply with the SOLAS 74/96 convention and the LSA Code, which are the primary international regulations governing life-saving appliances for ships engaged in international trade.

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