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Browse the articles to deep dive into VIKING's innovative products, service and solutions, as well as get updated on latest trends and regulations in the maritime and offshore industry.

BETTER SAFE Magazine 2 Ed Nov 2021 Page 15 Image 0001

November 1, 2021

Liferaft design and development

Over five decades of experience in liferaft design, manufacture and service makes VIKING - the superior choice for marine and offshore liferaft solutions. Our liferafts are designed, tested and verified for their high performance, wherever and whenever they are needed.

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BETTER SAFE Magazine 2 Ed Nov 2021 Page 55 Image 0001

November 1, 2021

Liferafts: SOLAS tested to the limit

The testing regime behind liferaft compliance provides a strong example of the reasoning regulators apply when they make rules to deal with real life emergency situations.

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November 1, 2021

The great liferaft reset

VIKING has long offered liferaft exchange, especially in the maritime cargo segment, But the shift to liferaft exchange is part of a broader pattern of change in servicing requirements for this most essential of life saving appliances.

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Anatomy Of A Liferaft

November 1, 2021

Anatomy of a liferaft

The liferaft features a self-righting ability, meaning that no matter how it lands in the water, it will always deploy facing the right way up - ready for boarding.

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Norsafe Offshore Lifeboat Conventional Boat TOR MK2 Action On Load Release Hook 2012

July 4, 2022

Switch to the best and safest lifeboat hooks

Worn and outdated lifeboat hooks can pose a major risk to crews performing drills or running an actual evacuation. With VIKING, you get to choose between the industry’s safest hooks – the VIKING Norsafe TOR and the VIKING Nadiro Drop-In-Ball and K4-D.

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July 5, 2022

Ensured performance through high tech compliance processes

VIKING Norsafe leads the industry in the development of equipment which is assured to perform on a particular installation, at a specific location, in harsh weather conditions.

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July 5, 2022

Boats and davits: In-house production

VIKING Norsafe products have been designed and built since 1903 and our talented team at the forefront of innovation, continually pushing the boundaries of product development to provide the most technically advanced life-saving appliances for use at sea.

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July 5, 2022

Winterization technologies for lifeboats and rescue boats

Based on knowledge from SAREX survival tests in Polar conditions, we have developed concepts for winterized equipment, from equipment standards and maintenance to operation procedures.

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July 5, 2022

Smart lifeboat technology for all-electric propulsion

Battery power and a clean environmental conscience go hand in hand, but the performance, availability and lower maintenance costs of E GES free-fall lifeboats are making a new and powerful safety case for all-electric propulsion.

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Where Service Planning Takes Center Stage

November 1, 2021

Where service planning takes center stage

A growing number of VIKING’s global maritime clients are securing the benefits of centralized service planning, despite challenges to implementation brought by Covid-19.

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A Day In A Life Of A Liferaft Technician

November 23, 2021

A day in the life of a liferaft service technician

Kent and Kent share a first name, a commitment and a pride in servicing safety equipment that can save lives. They both work at VIKING’s servicing station in Esbjerg.

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Pages From Bettersafe Magazine 1Ed Jan 2021

July 15, 2022

Digitalized lifeboat service saves time, money - and lives

A new iPad-based inspection and reporting solution from VIKING enhances the accuracy, consistency and timely delivery of servicing documentation.

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September 14, 2022

Safety partnership - Cruise & Ferry

VIKING offers the full scope safety and evacuation solutions for electric ferries. We can act as your full-service partner on safety, from the concept design phase, through construction to delivery and beyond.

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Norsafe Offshore Lifeboat Freefall GES 50 Action Interior 2012

September 27, 2022

Full scale onshore testing of free-fall lifeboats and davits

VIKING Norsafe uses a test tower facility to perform onshore full scale testing of free-fall lifeboats, as required by DNVGL-ST-E406. This avoids the complexity and risk of testing from offshore installations.

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September 27, 2022

Trouble free upgrades and retrofit​​​​​​​

VIKING is a proven and trusted provider of retrofit solutions for both conventional and free-fall lifeboat installations. Our extensive experience allows us to generate engineering solutions which are manufactured and installed to aggressive time scales.

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January 9, 2022

Competence is key for MSC 402 compliance

Based on industry experience and consolidating existing standards, the new IMO resolution MSC 402 (96) and related regulations provide mandatory higher-quality standardization for companies performing maintenance services throughout the maritime industry.

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July 12, 2022

What happens during a liferaft service?

VIKING features and explains the procedure of liferafts servicing in detail.

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June 22, 2022

Dagmar Larsen and the VIKING Liferaft

In March 1963, the cutter “Dagmar Larsen” shipwrecked in the cold North Sea. Following a full three days adrift in a liferaft, the crew of three was saved and brought home safely.

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July 5, 2022

Skagerak rescue story

The Skagerak rescue stands as a major milestone in the history of VIKING. In many ways, this exceptionally successful rescue operation, involving 22 liferafts, sparked worldwide interest in the liferaft technology.

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July 4, 2022

Offshore: Conventional lifeboats and davits

VIKING Norsafe totally enclosed and partially enclosed lifeboats keep your personnel and passengers safe and protected. They are designed and manufactured exclusively at VIKING's production facilities to guarantee product quality.

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Norsafe Training Lifeboat Conventional Boat Mathilda 7.4 Action Aarsnes Academy Lifeboat Davit Series 2017

July 4, 2022

Maritime: Conventional lifeboats and davits

VIKING Norsafe totally enclosed and partially enclosed lifeboats keep your personnel and passengers safe and protected. They are designed and manufactured exclusively at VIKING's production facilities to guarantee product quality.

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January 11, 2023

Offshore: Rescue boats and davits

VIKING Norsafe rescue boats are used every day by thousands of operators in offshore, marine, cruise and ferry as well as military applications. They provide excellent maneuverability providing the means for effective search and recovery for people at sea.

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July 4, 2022

Maritime: Rescue boats and davits

VIKING Norsafe rescue boats are used every day by thousands of operators in offshore, marine, cruise and ferry as well as military applications. They provide excellent maneuverability providing the means for effective search and recovery for people at sea.

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0009 NORS Freefall Davit RL

January 11, 2023

Offshore: Free-fall lifeboat and davit systems

Designed for rapid evacuation, our VIKING Norsafe free-fall lifeboats are extensively tested to ensure reliable performance in the harshest conditions. Fast-boarding and robust, and have a world record free-fall performance of up to 50 m approved drop height.

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July 4, 2022

Maritime: Free-fall lifeboat and davit systems

Designed for rapid evacuation, our VIKING Norsafe free-fall lifeboats are extensively tested to ensure reliable performance in the harshest conditions. Fast-boarding and robust, and have a world record free-fall performance of up to 50 m approved drop height.

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March 1, 2023

Future proof protection against electric car fires

VIKING has the expertise to advise on and supply the best battery extinguishing system technology on the market, tested extensively by automotive partners and fire departments.

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PPE Aviation PS4055 PS4056

March 3, 2023

VIKING YouSafe™ Aviation

The latest innovation in suits and lifejackets for pilots and crew. Whether you’re in the cockpit, kneeling at the winch, or hanging on the end of the cable, we’ve got you covered with protection that provides comfort.

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March 21, 2023

VIKING SOLAS Firefighting solutions

Choosing the right PPE for firefighting is crucial for your safety. With VIKING, you can go in strong with unbeatable knowledge and expertise. Our purpose-built fire suits strike the right balance of safety and mobility.

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PS4104

March 21, 2023

VIKING YouSafe™ Twist - PS4104

Introducing the new VIKING YouSafe™ Twist (PS4104) constant wear suit with enhanced fit, high quality finish and a simple design for basic needs. Designed for constant wear.

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March 29, 2023

Regulations guide for firefighting foam

VIKING has expertise to guide your technical team on choosing the right firefighting foam solutions that are compliant and environmentally friendly.

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