Open life rafts are a key component of marine safety and their versatility makes them an important piece of equipment on board. Let’s explore the different uses and functions of open life rafts in both platform and escape boat roles.

When the ship sinks but the life raft has not been opened, will this scene give people a sense of fear and helplessness?However, in these critical times, the significance of Hydrostatic Release Units (HRUs) becomes apparent.These unassuming devices, though small in size, hold the power to transform

Self Righting Liferaft

Operation instructions for launching and boarding life raft1. Unplug the safety pin on the raft frame, and manually open the manual release device of the hydrostatic pressure releaser (unlock the automatic inflation system).2. Untie the cable tied to the automatic release device.3. Untie the fixed r

1. The inflatable life raft is packed in a FRP container/valise which is normally fastened to the rack fitted near ship's side. The painter leading from the valise or container is to be secured on the hydro-static release unit.2.When launching, release the HRU unit and let the liferaft launching fre