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VIKING Evacuation Slide 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.

VIKING 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 Slide The platform can receive evacuees before the liferafts are fully inflated, saving valuable time. The VIKING Evacuation Slide, or VES, is designed to enable passengers and crew to quickly and safely board liferafts directly from onboard ship. Ultra safe slide Efficient and simple to operate VIKING’s VES system is ultra safe. The dual track slide consists of 12 main tubes with 8 separate compartments that are individually inflated. This means that the slide’s stability is not compromised in the unlikely event that the slide becomes punctured in any one place....

People can be evacuated from the water on board ship, by stretcher if necessary. The dual track system is easy to operate and requires few trained crew members. Flexible installation System features The 30° angle of the slide also means that the evacuation slide system can be installed at extreme forward and aft positions. Liferafts are stored on racks and can be positioned separately from the evacuation system, in an open recess for example, and remotely released and bowsed in when required. n Evacuates 657 people within 30 minutes, or 386 people within 17 min 40 sec Installation heights...

Flexible installation LIFE-SAVING EQUIPMENT Storage box Elastic part for bowsing line LIFE-SAVING EQUIPMENT Bowsing winch LIFE-SAVING EQUIPMENT Spare capacity Bowsing line LIFE-SAVING EQUIPMENT Double track slide EQUIPMENT LIFE-SAVING Rescue boat LIFE-SAVING EQUIPMENT LIFE-SAVIN G EQUIPMEN T LIFE-SAVING EQUIPMENT LIFE-SAVING EQUIPMENT LIFE-SAVING EQUIPMENT LIFE-SAVING EQUIPMENT

Slide and liferaft combinations 50 PERSONS Slide evacuation systems can be tailor made to suit your individual needs. Here are some examples of how they can be set up. min. 15400 max. 25550 LIFE-SAVING EQUIPMENT Dual track slide with 2 x 51 persons or 1 x 101 persons liferafts, Steel box, built in Dual track slide with 2 x 51 persons or 1 x 101 persons liferaft, Aluminum box, built in 6000 LIFE-SAVIN G EQUIPMEN T SLIDE Systems: Slide length: 12 – 25.5m, Evacuation capacity: 657 people in 30 minutes

VES Free on Deck System Type 3.3 For more flexible installation Dimensions This system is for free on deck installation or can be built into an open recess in the ship’s side. It can be installed near to other free on deck life-saving equipment. Protection from the elements is provided by the outer box and requires therefore no additional cove. Length: 2300 mm Height: 2300 m Depth: 1040 mm Weight: 12m slide: 3250 kg 25.5m slide: 3500 kg LIFE-SAVING EQUIPMENT LIFE-SAVING EQUIPMENT LIFE-SAVING EQUIPMENT LIFE-SAVING EQUIPMENT

VES Built In (Standard) System Type 3.3 Direct access from the accommodation area for fast evacuation Dimensions The system is designed for installation directly into the ship’s side. Passengers and crew can access the slide and the liferafts directly from the accommodation area. Length: Height: Depth: Weight: The access door sits tight and is fitted to the exterior of the ship when not in use due to the system’s coaming design. LIFE-SAVING EQUIPMENT LIFE-SAVING EQUIPMENT LIFE-SAVING EQUIPMENT LIFE-SAVING EQUIPMENT Coaming Length: 2550 mm Height: 2570 mm

VES Built In (Low Installation) System Type 3.3 Designed especially for ships with low height between decks Dimensions 2300 mm 2300 mm 1040 mm 3350 kg 12m slide 3600 kg 25.5m slide Coaming Length: 2900 mm Height: 2500 mm LIFE-SAVING EQUIPMENT LIFE-SAVING EQUIPMENT LIFE-SAVING EQUIPMENT LIFE-SAVING EQUIPMENT Box Length: Height: Depth: Weight: The built in design of this system provides fast, safe access to the evacuation slide and high capacity liferafts. Evacuees can access the slide directly from the ship’s accommodation area. The low installation system can fit into recesses with lower...

VES Alu Built In Aluminium System Type 3.3 Designed especially for high speed craft This system is intended for use on high speed vessels where direct access and low weight are essential. The built in installation provides access directly from the accommodation area to the evacuation slide and liferafts. The entry door sits flush to the ship’s exterior and is spray-tight when not in use. LIFE-SAVING EQUIPMENT 1500 DOOR 2360 Welding frame 2510 Doorlength: Height: Length: Height: Depth: Weight: 1950 kg 2200 kg SHIPSIDE (BOTTOM) DOOR 2510 Welding frame 2660

System in action Deployment in 6 easy steps: It requires just one crew member pulling on the release handle to commence deployment of the VIKING evacuation slide. The first steps are entirely automatic, from the gas release of the covering front door to the descent and inflation of the slide and platform. The platform itself can hold up to 100 people. Evacuation can commence before the liferafts are fully inflated and attached, saving valuable time. Just 2-3 minutes later, the slide and platform are inflated. Deploy the VES system by simply pulling the handle. It takes just 2-3 minutes from...

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...