Medium Inflatable Slide Systems

SOLAS canopied liferafts

• SOLAS A or B pack 100 person or SOLAS B pack 150 person liferafts
• Regular or self-righting
• 1 raft packed with slide for quick operation

Open Reversible Liferafts (IBAs)

• IBA or HSC packs
• 100 or 151 person capacity
• 2 ORILs can be packed in one container with slide (very easy to use evacuation system)

General Details:

• Slide lengths to cover vessel freeboards between 3.8m and 9.3m
• 731 persons evacuated in 30 min for SOLAS passenger ship requirements
• 397 persons evacuated in 17 min 40sec for High Speed Code (HSC) requirements
• Push button system deployment and detachment of slide from raft
• 150 person rafts translates to very low crewing requirements
• Simple removal system for rapid, easy servicing
• 2nd, 3rd etc… liferafts stored close to slide location in separate cradles
• Zodiac patented Venturi inflation system (fewer gas cylinders & weight saving)
• Twin tracks for a safe rate descent
• Easy to use for people of all ages, sizes and abilities

System Specifications:

• System including liferaft/ORIL in a cylindrical container + slide + aluminum support + cover
• Manual and remote release system (for complete evacuation system)
• Float-free device (ship sinking situation)
• Bowsing arrangement of the primary liferaft: bowsing lines, winch, jammers, blocks and split tube for the bowsing line



 

SYSTEM TYPES

Closed Deck Installations:

• MES cradle support interface
• Aluminium hull door
• Rolling door for the inboard side of housing

Open Deck Installations:

• MES cradle support interface
• Ultra light weight fabric housing