When a vessel is at risk of sinking, the life raft is the crew’s last resort. VCU Safetycentre inspects and supplies life rafts tailored to customer requirements for both commercial shipping and recreational boating.
VCU is an authorized dealer and inspection center for the top French brands Zodiac (for commercial shipping) and Plastimo (for recreational use), and is certified to perform inspections for both brands.
For commercial vessels, VCU supplies SOLAS-approved Zodiac life rafts with either an annual inspection cycle or a 2.5-year inspection interval. It is also possible to enter into a rental agreement, and the staff at VCU Safetycentre will be happy to provide detailed information about this option.
The inspections of life rafts, as well as various types of life jackets, are carried out by a team of certified inspectors who regularly attend training courses, including in France, to maintain their qualifications.
Life Raft Inspection Certificate
After approval, the life raft is issued with a new certificate that includes all relevant details of the raft, the owner, and the vessel. For recreational boating, the certificate also includes a photo of the life raft in its inflated state. This certificate serves as proof that the life raft has been professionally inspected and certified.
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