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EV ISO 9650 Liferaft is manufactured in compliance
with the NEW ISO 9650 European Regulation which will
harmonize and bring the liferaft regulations of all
the various countries of the European Community into
line with a single standard. The EV ISO 9650 Type-1
(Group-A) Liferafts are designed for open ocean navigation
and as such are adapted for the risks associated with
long voyages including high seas and heavy winds.
This Group-A model is suitable for operating temperature
-15 C degrees, through to +65 C degrees and is therefore
ideal for long distance cruising, offshore voyages
and racing yachts.
The EV ISO 9650
Liferaft is also accepted by the UK Maritime Coastguard
Agency (MCA) for use on charter yachts and Code
of Practice Vessels as long as an appropriate SOLAS-B
Grab Bag is also carried. Manufactured in accordance
with the latest design criteria and offering the
utmost in safety, stability and comfort, these liferafts
are manufactured under stringent ISO 9001 quality
management systems.
The structure
is the result of proven design experience with wide
entrances facilitating easy access from the water
and also aiding helicopter recovery from above.
Unlike most budget liferaft models the EV ISO 9650
Liferaft has entrance flaps on both sides of the
liferaft and is also unique in having a self deploying
boarding ramp, together with a combined external
and an internal boarding ladder that makes boarding
the liferaft much easier.
Designed with
a double inflatable floor for thermal insulation,
the bottom of the liferaft is constructed in a high
visibility orange material for ease of identification
should the liferaft capsize and the new high capacity
ballast bags ensure that the liferaft has a much
higher stability compared to other budget models.
To make location
easier these liferafts are equipped with retro-reflective
tapes on the canopy and an internal lighting system
is also fitted as standard. The self erecting canopy
includes a rainwater collection system as well as
a closable ventilation / viewing port.
The EV ISO 9650
Liferaft is supplied with an extensive emergency
equipment pack that is safely secured inside the
liferaft and is quickly and easily accessible even
with wet or freezing hands. (see below)
All models in
the EV ISO 9650 Liferaft range are hermetically
sealed offering a three year first service interval
backed up by a manufacturers 12 Year warranty on
fabric and seams. As part of the RFD and Lifeguard
liferaft group of companies, EV ISO 9650 liferaft
owners will be re-assured to know that the EV ISO
9650 liferaft already has an established European
wide network of service stations.
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