A fundamental aspect of VIKING philosophy is that best outcome is achieved by investing in their life-saving equipment.
Their VIKING Norsafe products have been designed and built since 1903 and their talented staff have always strived to be at the forefront of innovation, continually pushing the boundaries of product development to provide the most technically advanced life-saving appliances for use at sea.
Ensuring safe operation
All VIKING Norsafe equipment is manufactured in-house at their production locations in Asia and Europe. This allows users the possibility to manufacture the widest spectrum of boats and davits to global standards at any of their production facilities.
All VIKING Norsafe equipment is manufactured in-house at their production locations in Asia and Europe
Their in-house production and "Better by Design" philosophy ensures safe operation with efficient maintenance and lower lifetime cost of ownership. Take a look at some of the other benefits of choosing them as their boat and davit supplier.
Manufacturing quality control
- Assurance of manufacturing quality control and testing by dedicated specialists - all carefully managed by strict ISO 9000 and MED Module D procedures maintained by DNVGL
- Complete FAT process for free-fall boats and davits only available from VIKING; the world’s largest supplier of LSA equipment
- Flexibility in lead times and delivery alternatives including full assembly of structures up to 200 tons
- Detailed project management to include customers' wishes throughout the delivery process
- Close to market approach, reducing shipment time and cost
Reducing shipment time
All VIKING Norsafe equipment is thoroughly tested, and they're the only manufacturer in the world who has the test facilities to provide a full Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) - 2.2 x SWL. Other manufacturers will transfer this test responsibility to the yard.
Tests include:
- 2.2 x SWL skidway tested with dummy boat where the force is achieved on the skidway using hydraulic cylinder
- 2.2 x SWL applied to the connections at hook bracket and hang off bracket
- 2.2 x SWL for the A-frame and wich foundation with a Frame in outer position (Seconday Means of Launching)
- All critical welds are subject to NDT after load test
Building a new vessel or platform?
When making boat and davit choices for newbuildings, there are plenty of design and maintenance strategy decisions to make – as well as regulations to be aware of. And short-term savings in the first phase can quickly evaporate as operational realities take over.
VIKING offers unbeatable safety and convenience with a well-deserved reputation for solving the challenges the customers face. Choose the world’s best boats and davits – they’ll take care of the rest.
