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Buyer’s Guide to
SOLAS Lifejackets
- How to design your own lifejacket
VIKING LIFE-SAVING EQUIPMENT A/S
Buyer’s Guide to SOLAS Lifejackets
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About this Guide
This buyer’s guide is designed to help you determine what you
really need to know before ordering your SOLAS lifejackets.
Whether you have a single vessel or rig with one particular
requirement for lifejackets or a fleet of ships with a range of
different lifejacket needs.
Buyer’s Guide to SOLAS Lifejackets
advantage
This will guide you with vital information about typical use
as well as details about all the components that make up
a SOLAS lifejacket including quality, durability, service and
ordering.
Choosing the right lifejacket is an important decision and we
aim to help you make the right choice - the first time around.
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Inflatable lifejackets
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- Lifejacket concept
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Typical use
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- Maritime environments
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- Offshore wind power
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- Offshore welding
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- Industrial environments
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How to design your lifejacket
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- Buoyancy
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- Covers
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- Buckles
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- Inflation systems
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- Lights
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- Sprayhood and PLB
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- Check list
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Solid lifejackets
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- Adult
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- Child and infant
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Delivery and Service
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Addresses
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New lifejacket concept
VIKING’s inflatable lifejackets are built around a modular
design for a tailor-made solution.
Complete integration of components
The new series has a general design philosophy that allows for complete
integration of optional components. And with a selection of buoyancy,
different closure types (buckles), cover materials, colours and a host of
accessories, you can configure a lifejacket according to specific needs.
SOLAS regulations
According to regulations, all lifejackets must come with a light, whistle,
reflective tape, lifting strap, buddy line and two automatic inflation systems.
For added safety VIKING has mounted a crotch strap on all lifejackets as well.
And no matter how you design your VIKING inflatable lifejacket it will fulfil
existing and future SOLAS requirements as described in MSC-200(81).
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Maritime environments
Working on a cargo vessel, rough conditions are just
part of another day at sea.
Being on deck and handling heavy equipment calls for durable life-saving
equipment.
With VIKING lifejackets, a variety of choices can be made to meet these tough
demands. For example, choosing a durable Cordura® cover protects your
lifejacket to ensure it will function properly during any emergency.
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Offshore wind power
You’re 30 meters above sea level, climbing a stainless
steel ladder with the wind blowing 25m/s.
There’s no room for mistakes.
Knowing how important life-saving equipment is in such situations, VIKING has
developed a lifejacket with an integrated harness to ensure maximum safety.
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Offshore welding
When you’re standing welding pipes offshore on level C,
you still have to be ready for emergencies.
VIKING introduces a lifejacket with radiant heat-resistant aluminized cover,
specially designed for offshore welders.
You can focus on your job because you know that, in an emergency, your
VIKING lifejacket will be both functional and reliable.
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Industrial environments
Oil, grease and dirt are just part of a normal working day.
Without compromising safety, the VIKING range offers industrial environments
a variety of ways to ensure long-lasting safety equipment.
With greasy environments for example, there’s a wipe-clean cover that ensures
easy maintenance and extended use.
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How to design your
own lifejacket
VIKING makes it easy to configure a lifejacket tailor-made
to work conditions in a few easy steps.
First select the appropriate buoyancy. Then pick a cover material; buckle style;
inflation system and light.
If you want to add a sprayhood, a PLB (personal locator beacon) or both,
just check the appropriate boxes on the check list on page 34 or tell your
VIKING contact.
Custom configuration options
n
n
n
n
n
Buoyancy
Cover material
Closure (buckle style)
Inflation system
Light
Optional items
n Sprayhood
n PLB pocket
n PLB
All VIKING inflatable SOLAS lifejackets come with a whistle, reflective tape,
lifting strap and crotch strap. The crotch strap ensures that the lifejacket stays
in position, and helps maintain a correct flotation angle.
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180N Symmetrical
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Buoyancy
Buoyancy is an upward acting force, caused by fluid pressure
that keeps things afloat. The higher the Newton number (N)
the higher the buoyancy.
Rule of thumb: For general use, select 180N. For situations when extra weight is
carried, select 275N.
As asymmetrical chambers offer faster and better turning capabilities, select a
275N asymmetrical when extra weight is carried, e.g. heavy tool belts.
Choices
n 180N Symmetrical
n 275N Symmetrical
n 275N Asymmetrical
All VIKING buoyancy chambers are high frequency welded for the strongest
solution and added safety.
Principle of
Archimedes
275N Symmetrical
275N Asymmetrical
Any object, wholly or
partially immersed
in a fluid, is buoyed
up by a force equal
to the weight of the
fluid displaced by the
object.
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Cover type: CORDURA®
CORDURA® fabric is extremely durable, versatile and reliable.
It’s constructed using high tenacity fiber technologies and offers exceptional
abrasion and tear resistance.
Typical use
General maritime environments, where durability and abrasion resistance
counts, e.g. commercial shipping, offshore wind power industries,
military use etc.
Choices
n Black
n Red
n Blue
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Cover type: Aluminium
Our durable aluminium coated Preox/Para-Aramid cover
offers both radiant heat and spark resistance.
Typical use
An aluminium cover is ideal for all severe heat environments, e.g. for welders
and offshore personnel working in production areas.
Choices
n Alu
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Cover type: Wipe Clean
Our wipe clean covers are repellent yet soft to the touch
and extremely hard wearing.
After use simply wipe clean with a damp or wet cloth. Choose from four matte
colours ranging from the brightest bright to black.
Typical use
Ideal for heavy industrial environments, e.g. offshore and fishing
Choices
n
n
n
n
Red
Yellow
Blue
Black
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Salsa with harness
Salsa
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Interlock
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Closure (buckle style)
VIKING offers a range of closure types from the standard side
buckle to the top of the line seat belt style salsa buckle with
harness and D-ring.
Choices
n Salsa
n Interlock
n Side
About Salsa
Closed in the front with a seat belt style snap lock buckle. Comes complete with
a D-ring and harness that can be attached to a fixed point for increased safety.
The salsa style offers quick and easy adjustment for a superior fit and is donned
like a jacket. It is ISO 12401 approved and typically used in offshore and wind
energy industries.
About Interlock
Closed in the front with a bikini style interlock metal buckle. It is donned like a
jacket and comes with a D-ring. Used for commercial fishing or by those sailing
in rough weather conditions, arctic areas etc.
About Side
The snap lock plastic buckle is closed at the side and donned over the head.
Widely used across the maritime industry.
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Halkey Roberts
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Inflation system
All SOLAS lifejackets must have two independent automatic
inflation systems – one on each buoyancy chamber.
VIKING offers two types of inflation systems:
Choices
n Halkey Roberts
n Hammar
About Halkey Roberts
The Halkey Roberts inflation system activates the lifejacket when in contact with
water (or when strap is pulled). It is mounted on the outside of the buoyancy
chamber, which makes it very easy to service.
About Hammar
Used in industries where water splashes are common. The lifejacket inflates
when under hydrostatic pressure (10 cm below water surface) or when strap is
pulled. Unit is mounted inside the buoyancy chamber.
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Light
The light is a single compact flashing unit designed to deliver,
as a minimum standard, the 0.75cd output specification and 8
hour duration required by IMO SOLAS regulations. It works in in
fresh or salt water.
Choices
n Automatic
n Manual
About Automatic
Activates automatically when in water and stays activated even if the light is
above water.
About Manual
Activation takes place manually by rotation of the light glass. A manual light can
be turned off to preserve valuable battery time.
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Sprayhood and PLB
VIKING also offers below optional items for added safety.
Choices
n Sprayhood
n PLB pocket
n PLB
About Sprayhood
The sprayhood reduces water splashes to the face, reduces stress and reflex
reactions and therefore enhances survival. It also gives the wearer better visibility
to navigate in harsh weather conditions.
About Personal Locator Beacon (PLB)
Primarily used in the offshore and wind energy industries a PLB provides global
coverage, so that you are found quickly, even in the most remote of locations.
VIKING can equip your lifejacket with a PLB pocket and supply the actual beacon
as well.
Personal Locator Beacon
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Order products at
your convenience
You can contact your local VIKING office, your agent or
VIKING’s headquarters in Denmark by sending an email,
a fax or by telephone. Addresses can be found on pages
43-44 at the back of this brochure.
Internet
www.VIKINGsafetyshop.com gives you 24 hour access to our online shop.
You can generate an enquiry through the Safetyshop that is sent
directly to a sales department in the relevant country.
Fax
Alternatively you can fax an enquiry to +45 7611 8101.
Telephone
VIKING Headquarters can be reached at +45 7611 8100.
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Check list
Here’s a quick reference guide to the modular
configuration options:
Custom
configuration items
Choices
(check one from each category)
Buoyancy
n 180N
n 275N symmetrical
n 275N asymmetrical
Cover material
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
Closure (buckle style)
n Salsa
n Interlock
n Side
Inflation system
n Halkey Roberts
n Hammar
Light
n Automatic
n Manual
Cordura black
Cordura blue
Cordura red
Alu
Wipe clean red
Wipe clean yellow
Wipe clean blue
Wipe clean black
Optional items
Sprayhood
n Yes
n No
PLB pocket
n Yes
n No
PLB
n Yes
n No
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Patent
pending
design
solid lifejackets
VIKING lifejackets in all sizes fulfil existing and future SOLAS
requirements as described in MSC-200(81). An exceptional
patent pending lifejacket design with extraordinary turning
capabilities and high face freeboard.
Intended for use on all commercial vessels from cargo ships
to ferries and big cruise liners.
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Adult
Patented design
The lifejacket has an ergonomic fit with neck, head and back support that
ensure a more comfortable wear and face up floating position with good
freeboard and free breathing.
The tapered bottom makes for easy gliding through the chute evacuation
systems and reduces impact and pressure on neck area when jumping into
water.
Small features make a big difference
All lifejackets come with a soft protective neck cover (detachable), light
(optional), lifting hand grip, buddy line, whistle and retro-reflective tape that
is sewn on for added durablility (no peeling).
Weight
n 40 kg or more
Inherent buoyancy
n 170N
Colours
n Orange
n Lime green (for crew)
Dimensions
The lifejacket folds into a
rectangular shape for reduced
storage space. It measures
35 x 33 x 25 cm (LxWxH).
ITEM NO.: PV9509
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Child
Weight
n 15-43 kg
Inherent buoyancy
n 90N
Colours
n Orange
ITEM NO.: PV9508 (child)
Infant
Weight
n Up to 15 kg
Inherent buoyancy
n 70N
Colours
n Orange
A neoprene layer covering the
upper part of the torso offers
thermal protection against loss of
body temperature (hypothermia).
ITEM NO.: PV9506 (infant)
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Delivery
Where and when do you need your lifejackets?
VIKING’s global logistics means that you can get your lifejackets where and
when you need them. We design our stock and delivery packages around your
needs, including central stock points, orders packed per vessel/platform or as
one consignment.
Our global network of subsidiaries, agents and servicing stations means that
we can deliver locally where you need us.
Service
What happens when your lifejacket needs to be serviced?
VIKING certified servicing stations follow strict guidelines for servicing VIKING’s
products. Our unique worldwide network of servicing stations is supported by
certified educational programmes, spare parts supply and constantly updated
online information and manuals that ensure that all products delivered for
servicing are subjected to thorough and comprehensive tests for total quality
assurance.
What is the difference between servicing
an inflatable vs. a solid lifejacket?
All inflatable SOLAS lifejackets must be serviced once a year by a VIKING
certified servicing station.
There is no regulation covering servicing of solid SOLAS lifejackets. However,
an annual inspection by a certified servicing station is strongly recommended.
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VIKING global network
Global headquarters
VIKING LIFE-SAVING EQUIPMENT A/S
Saedding Ringvej 13
6710 Esbjerg V
Denmark
Tel: +45 76 11 81 00
Fax: +45 76 11 81 01
e-mail: [email protected]
Americas
VIKING LIFE-SAVING EQUIPMENT (America), Inc.
1400 NW 159St., Suite 101
33169 Florida, Miami
U.S.A.
Tel: +1 (305) 614-5800
Fax: +1 (305) 614-5810
e-mail: [email protected]
North East Europe
VIKING LIFE-SAVING EQUIPMENT Estonia AS
Helgi tee 3,
Peetri küla, Rae vald,
75312 Harjumaa.
Estonia
Tel: +372 606 93 93
Fax: +372 606 93 99
e-mail: [email protected]
VIKING LIFE-SAVING EQUIPMENT Oy, Finland
Pääskykalliontie 13
F-21420 Lieto
Finland
VIKING LIFE-SAVING EQUIPMENT Norway AS
Idrettsveien
Straume Næringspark
NO-5353 Straume (Bergen)
Norway
Tel: +47-815-00- 325
Fax: +47-56-32 61 10
e-mail: [email protected]
VIKING LIFE-SAVING EQUIPMENT Norway AS
Oluf Onsumsvei 11
N-0680 Oslo
Norway
Tel: +47-815-00- 325
Fax: +47-22-68 84 80
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VIKING LIFE-SAVING EQUIPMENT Russia
Promzona Gorelovo, Kvartal 2
Volkhonskoe Shosse, Bldg. 2B, korp. 15
Lomonosovskiy Rajon
198323 Leningrad oblast,
Russia
Tel.: +7 812 493 59 24
Fax: +7 812 493 59 22
e-mail: [email protected]
VIKING LIFE-SAVING EQUIPMENT Sweden AB
Strömfallsvägen 53
135 49 Tyresö, Stockholm
Sweden
Tel: +46 (0)8 7700170
Fax: +46 (0)8 7700183
e-mail: [email protected]
South West Europe
Tel: +358-(0)2-489 500
Fax:: +358-(0)2 489 5011
e-mail: [email protected]
VIKING LIFE-SAVING EQUIPMENT France S.a.r.l.
41, Rue Michel Ange
91026 Evry Cedex
France
VIKING LIFE-SAVING EQUIPMENT A/S
Veddeler Damm 32 - 34
D-20457 Hamburg
Germany
Tel: +33 (0) 160 87 09 00
Fax: +33 (0) 160 87 09 01
e-mail: [email protected]
Tel: +49-(0)40 670 10 25
Fax: +49-(0)40 670 10 67
e-mail: [email protected]
VIKING LIFE-SAVING EQUIPMENT Iceland ehf.
VIKING Björgunarbúnaður
Hvaleyrarbraut 27
220 Hafnarfjörður
Iceland
Tel.: +354-544-2270
Fax: +354-544-2271
e-mail: [email protected]
VIKING LIFE-SAVING EQUIPMENT Ltd. Aberdeen
Unit 19, Ocean Trade Centre
Minto Avenue, Altens
AB12 3JZ, Aberdeen
Great Britain
Tel: +44 (0) 1224 898969
Fax: +44 (0) 1224 894565
e-mail: [email protected]
VIKING LIFE-SAVING EQUIPMENT Ltd.
Gt Yarmouth
South Denes Road
Gt Yarmouth, Norfolk – NR30 3 PJ
Great Britain
Tel: +44 (0) 1493 850250
Fax: +44 (0) 1493 851222
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VIKING LIFE-SAVING EQUIPMENT Ltd. Liverpool
Unit 31, Wellington Employment Park
Dunes Way
L5 9RJ Liverpool
Great Britain
Tel: +44 (0) 151 207 3030
Fax: +44 (0) 151 207 3807
e-mail: [email protected]
VIKING LIFE-SAVING EQUIPMENT Ltd. Southampton
Hamble Court, Hamble Lane
SO31 4QL Southampton, Hampshire
Great Britain
Tel: +44 (0) 2380 454184
Fax: +44 (0) 2380 454284
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VIKING LIFE-SAVING EQUIPMENT Italia s.r.l.
Via Delle Pianazze, 170
19136 – La Spezia
Italy
Tel: +39 () 187-981322
Fax: +39 0 187-982499
e-mail: [email protected]
VIKING LIFE-SAVING EQUIPMENT B.V.
P.O. Box 266
3330 AG Zwijndrecht
The Netherlands
Tel: +31 (0) 88 008 05 00
Fax: +31 (0) 88 008 05 95
e-mail: [email protected]
VIKING LIFE-SAVING EQUIPMENT Iberica S.A.
c/General Pardinas 112 bis,
bajo B
28006 Madrid
Spain
Tel: +34-91-5624833
Fax: +34-91-5613805
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Asia
VIKING LIFE-SAVING EQUIPMENT China
Building 3, 1456 Xin Tanwa Highway
Pudong District
201321 Shanghai
PR China
Tel: +86 21 6289 9922
Fax: +86 21 5815 6010
e-mail: [email protected]
VIKING LIFE-SAVING EQUIPMENT Hong Kong Ltd.
Unit 1, 2/F, Chuan Kei Factory Building
15-23 Kin Hong Street, Kwai Chung, New Territories
Hong Kong
Tel: +852 24297878/24252410
Fax: +852 24236228
e-mail: [email protected]
VIKING India c/o Whitby & Bird India Private Limited
601/602 Notan Chambers,
6th Floor,
893 Turner Road, Bandra (West),
Mumbai: 400050
Maharashtra,
India
Fax: +91 22 2643 5688
Mobile: +91 9930126233
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VIKING LIFE-SAVING EQUIPMENT Pte LTD
14 Loyang Way 4
Loyang Industrial Estate
507601 Singapore
Tel: +65 6424 9200
Fax: +65 6424 9210
e-mail: [email protected]
Rest of World
VIKING LIFE-SAVING EQUIPMENT Brazil LTDA
Praia de Botafogo 501 – 1st Floor
CEP 22250-040 RJ
Brazil
Tel: +5521 2586 6309
Fax: +5521 2586 6001
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VIKING LIFE-SAVING EQUIPMENT
ISTANBUL DENIZCILIK TICARET AS
Aydinli mah.Tuzla Mermerciler OSB.
Gazi Bulvari.4.Sokak.No 12
TR 34953 Tuzla-Istanbul
Turkey
Tel: +90 216 593 31 79
Fax: +90 216 593 31 78
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VIKING LIFE-SAVING EQUIPMENT (SA)(Pty) Ltd
Cnr Neptune- & Carlisle Street
Paarden Eiland 7405
P.O. Box 257
7420 Cape Town
South Africa
Tel: +27 21 5075879 / 5075765
Fax: +27 21 5075878
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VIKING LIFE-SAVING EQUIPMENT (SA) (Pty) Ltd
Units No.2 Seebrook Park
210 Chamberlain Road
4026 Jacobs, Durban
South Africa
Tel: +27 31 4681261
Fax: +27 31 4681251
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AL JADAF SHIPDOCKING YARD
P.O.Box 13448
Dubai
UAE (United Arab Emirates)
Tel: +971-4-324 3555
Fax: +971-4-324 3444
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