Duarry SOLAS A Pack throw-overboard (TOB) liferaft for 8 persons, for ships engaged on international voyages. Thrown overboard in its container and automatically inflated by pulling the painter line; it can also float free automatically by means of a hydrostatic release unit (HRU) if the vessel sinks.
Approved to SOLAS 74, Chapter III and amendments, and compliant with the EU Marine Equipment Directive (MED, wheelmark). Duarry quality system certified to ISO 9001:2015.
Construction: natural rubber buoyancy tubes, cold-bonded, offering far greater durability than heat-welded polyurethane liferafts.
Raft features: canopy with lookout port, exterior position light and interior light, boarding ladder, insulated floor, rainwater catchment, pressure relief valves and gas cylinder for automatic inflation.
SOLAS A Pack survival equipment (international voyages): buoyant rescue quoit with 30 m line, floating safety knife plus spare knife, bailer, sponges, two sea anchors, two paddles, tin openers, first-aid kit, whistle, 4 rocket parachute flares, 6 hand flares, 2 buoyant smoke signals, waterproof torch with spare batteries and bulb, radar reflector, signalling mirror, life-saving signals table, fishing tackle, food rations and 1.5 l of drinking water per person, graduated drinking vessel, anti-seasickness tablets and a seasickness bag per person, survival and immediate-action instructions, thermal protective aids, repair kit and topping-up bellows.
Available containers (length x width x height and total weight with equipment):
- CC · Round container: 110 x 62 x 52 cm · 85 kg
- Rectangular container (RECT): 100 x 57 x 39 cm · 85 kg
Rigid container with internal reinforcement, compatible with most deck cradles already fitted on board.
Optional accessories: stainless steel deck cradle for cylindrical or rectangular container and Hammar hydrostatic release unit.
Servicing: mandatory annual service at an authorised Duarry service station, in accordance with IMO A.761(18) as amended by MSC.55(66) and SOLAS Chapter III, Regulation 20.