Category guide
- What are Life Rafts?
- Life rafts provide inflatable emergency evacuation and survival capabilities for personnel. Common types include SOLAS A Life Rafts (for unlimited voyages), SOLAS B Life Rafts (for coastal voyages), and ISO Life Rafts (for non-SOLAS vessels).
- What are the different types of Life Rafts?
- Common types include SOLAS A Life Rafts, SOLAS B Life Rafts, ISO Life Rafts.
- What standards apply to Life Rafts?
- Products in this category typically reference ISO 9650-1:2020 and SOLAS LSA Code Chapter III. SOLAS approval is typically mandatory for SOLAS-compliant equipment.
- Buyer requirements
- Procurement typically requires Capacity (persons) and Container Type (Valise; Canister) to match vessel complement and trading area. The type (SOLAS A; SOLAS B; ISO) is determined by the subcategory. SOLAS Approval Number (for SOLAS rafts), Service Station Network, Equipment Pack, HRU Type, and Last Service Date are critical, as annual servicing is typically mandatory and HRU auto-releases ensure proper deployment.