Among the new products is the VIKING LifeCraft™ hybrid evacuation and survival craft system. Currently undergoing a comprehensive full-scale test program, the official launch is imminent, says the company.
It features self-propelled maneuverability, with the flexibility, comfort and smaller footprint of liferafts.
In addition, VIKING will offer a glimpse of the LifeCraft™ storage and launch unit and its new VEC PlusTM evacuation solution will be unveiled, representing a complete design upgrade of existing high-capacity marine evacuation systems (MES) to boost long-term durability and simplify maintenance.
Niels Fraende, director of VIKING’s passenger division explains, 'with more than 1,300 MES systems in operation, we’ve gained unparalleled experience when it comes to their operational and servicing lifecycle. Recently, we re-examined every aspect of today’s evacuation solutions, cutting down the number of components and introducing new access and servicing methods,' he says.
'For example, now you can simply swap part-elements, rather than uninstall the entire system for servicing; and this saves on logistics, time and costs.'
In addition to developments in marine evacuation systems, the brand new VIKING PV9522 SOLAS Lifejacket caters specifically to the needs of the cruise and ferry industry. Available for adults, children and infants, the lifejacket is designed to maximize safety and performance. It features a minimalist, crescent-shaped design ensuring a perfect ergonomic fit, swift repacking and compact stowage when not in use.
'The PV9522 comes with a host of ingenious features. For example, the traditional crotch strap is redundant by design, significantly reducing the time and crew resources needed for repacking lifejackets after muster drills. Also, with single buckle operation and one extended instant-adjustment strap, the lifejacket is extremely easy to put on and will fit passengers of any size,' says Soren Hansen, VIKING’s global product manager for personal protective equipment.
The new lifejacket is compatibility tested with standard liferafts and lifeboats and is a match for evacuation systems such as the VIKING LifeCraft™ and VEC PlusTM.
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