How much does it cost to certify a life raft?
At Landrigan, its costs about $600 to repack the typical four-person to eight-person recreational life raft three years after purchase. At the six-year inspection, the cost increases to $1,000 because more supplies must be replaced. The repacking costs return to $600 at the nine-year mark.
How often should life rafts be inspected?
every 3 years
Check with the manufacturer of your life raft, today, the most common service interval is every 3 years although some manufacturers require an annual inspection. The majority of SWITLIK life rafts, however, offer an industry-leading 5-year service interval.
What is the important Solas requirements for life raft?
Important Requirements for Liferafts and Carrying Capacity
- The lift raft should be capable of withstanding exposure for 30 days afloat in all sea conditions.
- When dropped into the water from a height of 18 metres, the life raft and all equipment in it will operate satisfactorily.
Do life rafts expire?
Raft manufacturers warranty most life rafts for 10 or 12 years, based on servicing according to their recommendations. In fact, a raft that is kept dry and is regularly repacked may last for 20 years or more until it is condemned by a factory-authorized service station.
Where can I buy a certified life raft?
Our Raft shop is a U.S. Coast Guard certified service center servicing Zodiac, Crewsaver, DBC and Elliot rafts. We do not sell life rafts online and ask that you call (503-861-3783) and speak directly with one of our Raft Shop crew about the right raft for your boat and about our life raft certification services.
When did Englund marine start selling life rafts?
In 1992, to better service the safety needs of our commercial fishing customers, Englund Marine opened our Warrenton, OR Raft Shop where we sell new rafts and provide annual certification services. Our Raft shop is a U.S. Coast Guard certified service center servicing Zodiac, Crewsaver, DBC and Elliot rafts.
How is a life raft inflated at a service station?
The raft is unfolded in a disassembly area and inflated using low pressure shop air through the topping off valves on the raft. These valves allow service stations to fill rafts with air for inspection purposes and also serve as a way to top off a raft in an emergency situation after days at sea.
How does a service report on a liferaft work?
The accredited service station will keep a service report recording how the liferaft performed noting any general observations. The above-mentioned service report will be linked to the rafts unique serial number thus providing full service traceability for all Survitec raft via our electronic database system.