Extra protection of life saving equipment

Fragmentation safe containers
NIR lights

Unique fragmentation, shock and vibration proof containers protect the equipment inside
Defence vessels face a special challenge in life-saving equipment. Vessels can come under enemy fire and marine evacuation equipment is vulnerable to damage from fragmentation. Life-saving equipment is often the last option at sea during rescue, and it is imperative that it is protected from hostile fire, ready for use.

Only VIKING liferafts are packed in fragmentation approved containers, giving them the maximum possible protection according to the required test standard. VIKING also supplies containers that protect again shock and vibration damage.

Thoroughly tested by independent naval authorities
The containers have been thoroughly tested by naval agencies and proven to be entirely effective against vibration and shock (in accordance with WTD71 – Bundesmarine standard, corresponding to NATO STANTAG requirements).

Navy liferafts
VIKING custom designs and manufactures a special liferaft range that includes:

Liferafts in fragmentation safe containers
Buoyant safety apparatus.

More information in our product section