Accessibility statement for viking-life.com

Last updated: 07.10.2026

At VIKING Life-Saving Equipment A/S, we are committed to making our website accessible to all users. We continuously work to improve the accessibility of our digital content so that it is perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust for everyone.  

We aim to comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA, and strive to fulfil EN 301 549 to the greatest extent possible.

Compliance status

This website is partially compliant with WCAG 2.1 Level AA due to the non-compliances listed below.

This statement is prepared in accordance with EN 301 549.

Scope of application

This accessibility statement applies to www.viking-life.com and its associated subpages.

It does not cover third-party platforms, services, or embedded content not controlled by VIKING Life-Saving Equipment. 

The website is primarily designed for B2B use and does not support direct online purchasing. Users may submit inquiries or request information or services through contact forms.

Accessibility assessment

We have conducted an accessibility assessment of the website. The assessment was carried out using a combination of manual testing and publicly available accessibility testing tools to identify areas requiring improvement.

The latest audit was conducted in September 2026.

Accessibility improvements are implemented on an ongoing basis as part of our digital development process.

Recent accessibility improvements

  • Added labels to form fields so users understand what information each field requires
  • Made the embedded map accessible to screen reader users
  • Updated the main navigation, breadcrumbs and footer to consistently expose the correct semantic structure
  • Made the search icon directly visible in the main navigation on mobile, so it is easier to reach with a keyboard or screen reader
  • Implemented skip mechanisms for screen reader users
  • Implemented breadcrumb navigation consistently with correct markup
  • Updated navigation and footer elements to meet minimum target size requirements
  • Ensured headings and labels are present and sufficiently descriptive

Non-accessible content

Despite our efforts, some parts of the website are not yet fully accessible. We are actively working to address the following issues:

1.1.1 Non-text content

  • Some images and map markers lack sufficient alternative text descriptions.
  • Some PDF documents contain images or graphical elements that lack appropriate alternative text descriptions.

1.3.1 Info and relationships

  • Some PDF documents are not properly structured or tagged, making it difficult for assistive technologies to interpret headings, lists, tables, and the correct reading order.
  • The relationship between the embedded map and the associated list of address cards is not clearly conveyed to assistive technologies.

1.4.3 Contrasts (minimum)

  • Some text and interface elements do not meet the required minimum contrast ratio of 4.5:1.

1.4.4 Resize text

  • Certain elements, including breadcrumbs, do not fully support text resizing up to 200% without loss of content or functionality.

2.1.1 Keyboard

  • Not all interactive components are fully operable via keyboard navigation.

2.5.8 Target size (minimum)

  • The arrows on sliders do not meet the minimum target size requirement of 24 by 24 pixels.

3.3.2 Labels or instructions

  • Input fields rely on placeholder text instead of properly associated labels. For forms placeholder text is used instead of proper labels on some input fields, making them difficult to use with screen readers.

4.1.2 Name, role, value

  • Certain interactive components do not correctly expose their name, role, state, or value to assistive technologies. This includes some buttons, navigation elements, and quantity selectors.
  • Some map controls and markers do not provide sufficient accessible names or roles for screen readers.

Third party content

Content or functionality provided by third-party tools, such as embedded maps or external services, may not be fully accessible. We encourage third-party providers to ensure accessibility compliance, and we provide alternative methods to access information where possible.

Ongoing improvements

Accessibility is integrated into our design and development processes. We:

  • Conduct periodic accessibility reviews
  • Perform manual and automated testing
  • Address identified issues as part of our release cycles
  • Continuously improving internal awareness of accessibility requirements

We aim to resolve the identified issues progressively.

Preparation of this accessibility statement

This statement was prepared on 05.10.2026

The accessibility assessment was carried out through self-evaluation using manual testing and automated tools.

The statement was last reviewed on 07.10.2026

Feedback and contact information

If you experience accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us: marketing_and_e-commerce@viking-life.com 

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within a reasonable timeframe.