Encapsulated life buoy rescue line 30m

1. Basic Information

Product Name: Lalizas Lifebuoy Rescue Line 30m (Packed in Plastic Container)

Equipment Type: Lifesaving appliance accessory / Buoyant rescue line for lifebuoys

Brand: Lalizas

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2. Purpose of Use

Main Application: Rescue line used to secure or recover a person overboard after deploying the lifebuoy, helping maintain a safe distance and supporting recovery back on board.

Operating Environment: All types of vessels – commercial ships, fishing vessels, passenger ships, and leisure craft, including harsh sea conditions.

Key Benefits:

• Ensures safety by preventing the person in distress from drifting away after lifebuoy deployment.
• Compactly packed for easy storage and rapid deployment when needed.
• Fully compliant with SOLAS mandatory requirements for lifebuoy rescue lines.

3. Instructions for Use

Installation / Fitting: The line must be stowed in its protective plastic container, securely mounted but easy to release quickly in an emergency. It should be attached firmly next to the lifebuoy.

Operation: Once the lifebuoy is released, the line is used to hold, pull, or allow the casualty to remain connected safely until recovery.

Maintenance & Periodic Inspection:

• Inspect the rope, connections, and container at least monthly, especially after severe weather.
• Replace the line if signs of wear, fraying, UV damage, or hardening are detected.

Safety Notes:

• Never use damaged or excessively worn ropes.
• Ensure crew members are trained to release and deploy the lifebuoy and line quickly in an emergency.

4. Technical Specifications

• Rope Length: 30 m
• Rope Diameter: Ø 8 mm
• Breaking Load (Minimum): 500 kg
• Container Dimensions: 480 mm × 130 mm × 80 mm
• Total Weight (incl. rope & container): approx. 950 g
• Material: UV-resistant Polyethylene
• Compliance: Meets SOLAS requirements

5. Detailed Description & Key Features

• High-strength line with 500 kg breaking load, ensuring safe retention and recovery without risk of snapping.
• Made of UV-resistant polyethylene, protecting against degradation from prolonged sun exposure.
• Plastic container keeps the rope compact, tangle-free, and ready for immediate use.
• 30 m length meets the minimum requirements specified by SOLAS for lifebuoy rescue lines.

6. SOLAS Requirements & Application

According to SOLAS Chapter III, Regulation 7.1.2 and the LSA Code (Life-Saving Appliances Code):

Buoyant lifeline requirement: Each lifebuoy must be fitted with a buoyant line of at least twice the distance from the stowage position to the waterline at the lightest seagoing condition, or not less than 30 meters, whichever is greater.

Rope diameter: Not less than 8 mm, made of a buoyant, non-kinking material suitable for marine use.

Breaking strength: The line must have a breaking strength of at least 5 kN (approx. 500 kg) or higher depending on vessel type.

Placement on board: Lifebuoys fitted with lines must be readily accessible on both sides of the vessel, with at least one lifebuoy equipped with a line positioned at the stern for immediate deployment.