Life jackets and safety equipment
Life jackets and safety equipment for maritime use
To ensure maximum protection in emergencies at sea, it is important to choose the right safety equipment. Immersion suits are designed to provide optimal thermal insulation and buoyancy, keeping you safe in cold and demanding conditions. With a focus on quality and certification, these suits are an indispensable choice for both professional and recreational users. Make a safe choice for you and your crew with reliable solutions from Midnor Safety that meet strict safety requirements.
Optimal protection against hypothermia
Immersion suits made of insulating material (e.g. 5 mm neoprene) protect against heat loss and ensure that core temperature is kept stable, even in cold water for several hours
High visibility and rescue-friendly design
Includes SOLAS reflector, fold-out hood, fluorescent colors, lifeline and emergency light — designed to help those in distress be easily seen and quickly located
Quick and intuitive dressing – vital in emergency situations
The rescue suits meet requirements to be able to be put on in less than 2 minutes without assistance, have patented pre-shaped cuts and sliding solutions for maximum mobility and efficient evacuation.
How to choose the right life jackets for maritime safety
When protecting yourself and your crew from dangers at sea, it is crucial to choose survival suits that meet current safety and comfort requirements. Survival suits protect against hypothermia and provide the necessary buoyancy in critical situations, which can be crucial in Norwegian waters with low temperatures. By choosing survival suits that are tested and certified according to international standards, you get equipment that provides reliable protection and a long service life. It is important to consider the suit's fit, mobility, and whether it is easy to put on under stress.
Regular inspection and maintenance of life jackets ensures that they function optimally when it really matters. With the right choice of life jackets and other safety equipment, you lay the foundation for safe travel at sea, whether for professional use or leisure sailing.
Important factors to consider when choosing a life jacket
When investing in marine life jackets, there are several factors that should be considered to ensure optimal safety and comfort. First and foremost, you need to make sure that the life jackets are adapted to the climatic conditions where they will be used, especially in Norwegian waters where low temperatures can pose a great risk. Fit and mobility are crucial for the crew to be able to perform the necessary tasks effectively, even in demanding conditions. It is also important to choose life jackets with high visibility and reflectors, so that the wearer can be easily detected in emergency situations. Easy donning and ease of use can be crucial when time is short. Finally, you should make sure that the life jackets are tested and approved according to current international standards, which provides extra peace of mind for both professional and recreational users. By prioritizing these factors, you ensure that the life jackets provide the necessary protection and contribute to increased maritime safety.
Questions and answers
Several types of Viking liferafts are available for different vessel classes and needs. You can choose between rafts in containers or bags, with capacities from 4 to 65 people. There are models for recreational boats, commercial vessels and offshore, all approved for Norwegian conditions.
Viking liferafts should be inspected and serviced annually at an approved service workshop, in accordance with the requirements of the Norwegian Maritime Authority and the manufacturer's recommendations. This ensures that the rafts are always ready for use and maintain the necessary certification.
A standard Viking liferaft must be manually righted if it ends up upside down in the water. A self-righting raft, like the Viking RescYou Pro, automatically turns the right way. This provides increased safety and faster response in emergencies at sea.
Viking marine safety equipment consists of products designed to protect crew and passengers at sea. The equipment is suitable for both commercial and private vessels, and includes life rafts, suits and extinguishing systems that withstand demanding Norwegian conditions and meet strict regulatory requirements.
Yes. Midnor Safety offers authorized inspection and certification of fire extinguishers and other safety equipment on board. We ensure that everything is in proper condition and can send reminders before the next inspection.
The minimum requirements include life jackets, life buoy with light, distress signal (emergency flare) and first aid equipment. We also offer escape ladders, immersion suits and survival equipment – all depending on the vessel size and sailing area.
Absolutely! We offer complete, regulatory-approved equipment packages tailored to your vessel – including fire equipment, rescue equipment and documentation. You get everything delivered, installed and ready for approval.
Vessels under 15 meters must usually have approved hand extinguishers, fire blankets, smoke detectors and emergency lights. The requirements may vary depending on the vessel type and use, but the equipment must always meet the Norwegian Maritime Authority's regulations to ensure safety on board.
It is possible to get help from Midnor Safety in creating fire plans and escape routines that are adapted to the building's use and government requirements. This provides increased safety and ensures that all residents or employees know what to do in an emergency.
Regular servicing and inspection of fire equipment on land from Midnor Safety ensures that all equipment functions properly in the event of a fire. This minimizes the risk of injury, increases safety and ensures that the equipment always meets the requirements of current regulations and standards.
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