Evacuation Mini Chute
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LIFE-SAVING EQUIPMENT VIKING Evacuation MiniChute Product Guide VIKING LIFE-SAVING EQUIPMENT A/S

VIKING is the world-leader in marine evacuation systems with over 1,300 systems in operation on passenger vessels all over the globe. Only VIKING can offer chute and slide evacuation systems for all vessels types and sizes.

IKING advantage The flexibility and depth of our range gives us the expertise to be able to support an extensive network of locally-based servicing technicians for cost-effective and convenient service, where and when our customers need it. VIKING’s advanced marine evacuation systems provide fast and easy evacuation, exceptional stability and are trusted by passengers and crew worldwide.

VIKING Evacuation MiniChute VEMC VIKING’s Evacuation MiniChute system is designed especially for small and medium sized vessels with embarkation heights of 5 to 20 metres. The VEMC design is based on the effective design of the full size VIKING Evacuation Chute (VEC). It is lightweight compact, and fully contained in the stowage unit for installation almost anywhere on board. Proven fast, stable evacuation The VIKING evacuation MiniChute has been subjected to exhaustive trials onshore and at sea in extreme climates and in rough sea conditions exceeding those stipulated by SOLAS...

Those unable to descend the chute themselves can be lowered by sling. The MiniChute system is easily removed as one unit for servicing. Special features The system is self-contained and compact, which means that it can be installed anywhere onboard; on open deck, between decks in an open recess with a float free unit above the system. Installation heights are from 5 to 20m above waterline calculated from lightest sea condition to installation deck. Flexible capacity The system can evacuate 582 people within 30 minutes to a ready mounted self-righting liferaft. This capacity is reached with...

MiniChute and liferaft combinations MiniChute evacuation systems can be tailor made to suit your individual needs. Here are some examples of how they can be installed. ”Left hand” installation, inflated ”Right hand” installation, inflated VEMC system with SOLAS A, B or special Navy emergency pack. Liferaft capacities: 101/153 people. Evacuation capacity: 582 people in 30 minutes.

Flexible installation Elastic bowsing line Spare liferaft Rescue boat Spare liferaft Rescue boat The float free unit installed above the system ensures that the liferafts automatically float free if submersed.

VEMC 582 System Type 1.8 1 x 101 person liferaft with B pack for short international voyages The system can either be installed free on deck or built into the ship’s side. Built in versions have a float free unit mounted above the system which ensures that the liferaft is pushed free should the system become submersed before launch. System type 1.8 includes one high capacity 101 person selfrighting liferaft containing a SOLAS B emergency pack. Dimensions Length: Height: Depth: Weight:

VEMC 582 System Type 1.9 1 x 101 person liferaft with A pack for long international voyages The system can either be installed free on deck or built into the ship’s side. Built in versions have a float free unit mounted above the system which ensures that the liferaft is pushed free should the system become submersed before launch. Dimensions Length: Height: Depth: Weight: System type 1.9 includes one high capacity 101 person self-righting liferaft containing a SOLAS A emergency pack.

VEMC System Type 1.15 1 x 153 person DKS liferaft with B pack for short international voyages The system can either be installed free on deck or built into the ship’s side. Built in versions have a float free unit mounted above the system which ensures that the liferaft is pushed free should the system become submersed before launch. System type 1.15 includes one high capacity 153 person self-righting liferaft containing a SOLAS B emergency pack. Dimensions Length: Height: Depth: Weight:

VEMC System Type 2.1 2 x 153 person DKR liferaft with reduced emergency pack for sailing in protected waters The system can either be installed free on deck or built into the ship’s side. Built in versions have a float free unit mounted above the system that ensures that the liferaft is pushed free should the system become submersed before launch. Dimensions Length: Height: Depth: Weight: System type 2.1 includes two high capacity 153 person liferafts with reduced emergency pack.

VEMC 582 System Navy Type 1.17 1 x 101 person liferaft with A pack or special navy equipped emergency pack The system is shock and vibration proof and tested according to the German Bundeswehr Technical Center for Ships and Naval Weapons (WTD 71) requirements. Report no: WTD 71-0013/2005, corresponding to BV0440 and BV 0430 NATO STANAG. System type 1.17 can either be installed free on deck or built into the ship’s side. The system includes one high capacity 101 person self-righting liferaft containing a SOLAS A emergency pack, which can be equipped according to special Navy equipment....

Deployment in four easy steps Deploy the VEMC simply by pulling the slip hook. The liferaft automatically inflates The container falls into the water and pulls the chute from its stowed position. The inflated liferaft pulls the chute into position automatically ready for boarding. The system is activated by pulling on the slip hook. The liferaft container falls into the water, pulling the pre-attached chute into position. The liferaft inflates automatically, pulling the chute into place ready for evacuation.

Bowsing winches Bowsing winches are used to bowse the liferafts into position in relation to the ship’s side The winch and bowsing line ensure that the liferaft remains stable alongside the ship and is not moved out of position by the movement of the waves. VIKING systems use Andersen Winches. In situations where every second counts, these lightweight stainless steel winches allow for rapid pull in of the line. Vertical ribs on the drum provide extra grip on the bowsing line, meaning that the winch needs turning fewer times. The highly polished surface minimises the risk of jamming. The...