Here, LifeCraft and the innovation and extensive testing backing the system has proved to be an excellent survival craft solution. This is also the case for the onboard evacuation systems, which is an area where compromise is never an option. The Naval Architect spoke to Niels Frnde, Vikings VP Sales, Cruise & LifeCraft, about the kind of practical safety and evacuation advice an equipment. “ When deciding to renew a fleet trusted to serve millions of people, the replacement vessels must exceed traveler expectations and be of the highest standard in terms of quality, technology, efficiency, and safety. The LifeCraft™ system comprises four 203 person self-propelled survival craft bringing together the advantages of premium lifeboat, liferaft and evacuation system technology in a revolutionary hybrid solution. To that end, the LifeCraft advanced evacuation system from the renowned global manufacturer VIKING Life-Saving Equipment has been chosen as the new primary safety system onboard. To futureproof the country’s main link across the Cook Strait, KiwiRail is replacing the fleet with two new purpose-built ships, currently in the advanced design phase at the Hyundai Mipo Dockyard in South Korea. The DK+ Liferaft is designed for use on commercial vessels, fishing vessels, passenger vessels and offshore installations. New primary safety systemįor more than 60 years, KiwiRail ferries have provided a connection for 800,000 annual passengers between New Zealand’s North and South Island. The LifeCraft combines all of the advantages of modern lifeboats. The system will serve as the main evacuation solution on board the new diesel hybrid-electric Interislander ferry fleet operated by KiwiRail to connect the two main islands of New Zealand. VIKING Life-Saving Equipment A/S developed an innovative lifesaving system LifeCraft.
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Announced as a gamechanger in ship evacuation, the VIKING LifeCraft system is now bound for installation on its first series of new build vessels, reads an official press release by the company.
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