When it comes to safety, there can be no compromise. Thanks to the state-of-the-art test facility in Esbjerg, Denmark, they know that their VIKING safety equipment have been tested to the max – and people are safe.
As the industry pioneer in safety at sea, VIKING has a responsibility to ensure every piece of VIKING equipment you use will perform, whatever the circumstances. That’s why they operate a state-of-the-art dual tower testing facility at Esbjerg Harbor, close to their head offices and R&D center.
Tested in real-life conditions
Reaching 23 meters above sea level, the dual tower test facility underscores their commitment innovation, safety, and customer service. Their Marine Evacuation Systems (MES) and other maritime safety equipment are put through their paces during development, prototyping and approval testing.
The dual towers enable parallel testing and reduce non-conformance reports (NCRs) by replicating real-life scenarios accurately. The result is a comprehensive testing program that pushes every test to its limits – for unparalleled safety and peace of mind.
The future of safety doesn’t stand still
VIKING is the first safety supplier to adopt this modular approach to testing
At VIKING, they are committed to constant improvement. They are always looking for new ways to ensure that personnel are safe and regulatory compliance is simple. Their testing facility plays a key role in this drive.
Thanks to its modular design, using 40-foot container-sized components, the facility can be continually upgraded to accommodate new technology, regulations and test requirements. VIKING is the first safety supplier to adopt this modular approach to testing, ensuring your equipment always performs to the highest standards.
The test facility at a glance
- Location: Skippergade 2, Esbjerg, Denmark
- Main structure:
- Tower height: 20m to the basin edge; 23m to water level
- Weight: 180 tons
- Construction: Modular design using 40-foot container-sized components, enables technology upgrades while minimizing wind sensitivity
- Area: 2,400m
Additional facilities:
- Meeting room equipped with Wi-Fi and presentation screens
- Two office modules with changing rooms, restrooms, and showers
- Crew room for up to eight people
Technology and capabilities:
- Designed for product demonstrations, NCR case follow-ups, prototype testing, and approval testing
- Includes a crane built by VIKING in China for lifting lifeboats in and out of the water
- Future-ready for add-ons, including full-scale ship installation simulations
