Liferaft solutions for commercial shipping
With thousands units in service worldwide protecting seafarers on all types of commercial vessels, the VIKING liferaft is a true backbone technology in maritime safety.
VIKING has been designing, manufacturing and servicing liferafts for over six decades and, today, offers an unrivalled range of options for all applications and operating conditions. Our liferafts are designed, tested and verified for their high performance, wherever and whenever they are needed.
Whatever your fleets liferaft requirements, VIKING has the solution to match.
Liferafts with extended service intervals
VIKING offers liferafts with an extended servicing interval (S30) in all types and sizes. These liferafts are serviced using a combination of easy 3-step annual on board inspection and standard service every 30 months at a certified VIKING S30 liferaft servicing station.
Liferaft service
Our global service setup caters to all your servicing needs from a single point of contact. At our certified stations covering all key maritime locations, experienced technicians follows strict guidelines for high-quality service using first-class tools and spare parts.
Learn moreLiferaft servicing you can trust
Our unique global servicing setup makes it possible for us to cover all your servicing needs from a single point of contact.
At our certified and audited servicing stations covering all the worlds commercial shipping locations, experienced technicians follows strict guidelines for high-quality service using first-class tools and spare parts. We are committed to ensure that both our direct booking and Shipowner Agreement customers experience efficient and convenient servicing with full documentation - when and where they need it.
SAFETY IN NUMBERS
20000+
Manage liferaft service on a Shipowner Agreement
400000+
Liferafts manufactured since 1960
5000+
Lives saved
280+
Certified servicing stations
VIKING liferafts are designed in accordance with SOLAS Chapter III and LSA Code requirements, and are MED, RMRS, Canadian Coast Guard and AMSA approved.
Smart shipowners subscribe to safety
Did you know you could get your liferafts supplied and serviced on subscription?
In fact, this concept has already boosted safety compliance and efficiency on board the 20000+ commercial vessels with a VIKING Shipowner Agreement.
Learn how this flexible approach uses proactive planning, fast exchange and cutting-edge digital tools to both reduce administration and risk, and to free up resources for your core business.
For safe evacuation in IMO Polar Code regulated waters, VIKING recommends our patented polar liferafts designed and tested to function -50⁰C
Featured liferafts
Our wide range of throw-overboard and davit launchable liferafts are available in a standard version and an automatically self-righting version with stowage heights of up to 60 meters and the option for extended service intervals. VIKING also carries a comprehensive range of liferaft accessories including cradles, racks and ramps.
Liferaft accessories
Access our global service network
With more than 280 stations covering all major ports and offshore hubs, our certified and highly trained technicians work towards globally uniform and audited quality standards, to ensure you the best and most efficient servicing experience.
Find Service StationOur expertise is your safety at sea
At VIKING, we are proud to call ourselves liferaft experts - and we are happy to share our knowledge with you.
Did you ever wonder how liferafts are made - or how are they tested to make sure they can perform when it matters the most?
