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Simplified evacuation without compromising on quality With fewer crew available to oversee and expedite evacuations, reliable, straightforward evacuation solutions are becoming a compelling alternative to davitlaunched or throw overboard liferafts. VIKING offers a Simple Bowsing System (SBS) for High-Speed Crafts (HSC) and smaller ferries, designed for evacuating 51, 101 and 153 persons with VIKING quality in a convenient, cost-effective package. The system is only delivered as a B pack. The system can be combined with SOLAS approved slides for installation heights up to 3.2 m boarding heights. The VIKING SBS system has been thoroughly tested and proven in heavy weather trials off the coast of Norway under extreme weather conditions. Simple, cost-effective maintenance Fewer, simplified components in high-quality materials ensure the VIKING SBS evacuation system will not weigh heavy on your budget. Liferafts with extended service intervals are available, too, reducing maintenance frequency. Instant advantages n Easy and reliable deployment - only requires one crew member n Simple installation, with few installation parts on ship side n Free-moving slide and elastic bowsing lines protect against tearing n Top-of-the-line quality and easy to service 2 VIKING LIFE-SAVING EQUIPMENT BOLD NEW VISIONS FOR SAFETY
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Straightforward installation The liferaft container is installed on the vessel close to the evacuation door. The slide is packed in a valise, which is placed on the vessel behind or nearby the evacuation door. The slide is ready to hook onto two padeyes at the evacuation door after liferaft inflation and position itself against the vessel side. VIKING SBS 3