SOLAS requirements for totally enclosed lifeboats
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SOLAS certified Lifebuoy Rings must weigh at least 2.5kg to ensure stability in rough seas, 1.5kg lifebuoy ring is specialized for Child design and without SOLAS approved.
In accordance with the recommendation on testing of Life-Saving Appliances, IMO Res. MSC.81(70) part 1, as amended by IMO Res. MSC.200(80) and IMO Res. MSC.226(82).
Model | 5555 | 5555-I | 5555-II |
Weight | 1.5kg | 2.5kg | 4.3kg |
Drop Height | 30m | 80m | 80m |
Buoyancy | ≥ 90 N | ≥ 145 N | ≥ 145 N |
Ext. Diameter | 580mm | 720mm | 720mm |
Int. Diameter | 350mm | 450mm | 450mm |
Height | 90mm | 110mm | 110mm |
Shell Material | HDPE | HDPE | HDPE |
Buoyancy Material | Polyurethane Foam | Polyurethane Foam | Polyurethane Foam |
Color | Orange | Orange | Orange |
Retroreflective Tape | SOLAS | SOLAS | SOLAS |
Grab Line | 10mm PE | 10mm PE | 10mm PE |
Certificate | Mill Certificate | MED or CCS | MED or CCS |