Life Rafts
Commercial vessels, traditional historic ships, charter yachts and training vessels are obliged to carry certified life rafts according to ISO standards and ISAF. Irrespective of these regulations, for seagoing yachts a life raft is always useful in coastal areas and indispensable at high seas. The liferaft remains the only place of refuge when a ship is abandoned. It provides shelter against wetness and cold and increases the chances of survival and rescue. The construction and equipment of the life rafts vary depending on the area, requirements and number of …
… people. A distinction is made between Coastal life rafts for moderate conditions and Transocean life rafts for extreme conditions. The liferafts can be stored in bags as well as in containers on deck. A container gives better protection and can be stored safely in wooden or stainless steel liferaft brackets. If you have any questions regarding the correct choice or maintenance of life rafts, please consult our experts.