The Liferaft SOLAS OCEANO Throw Overboard for 20 persons is a critical safety device designed for use on commercial vessels engaged in international voyages. With the code 79873, this liferaft is equipped with a GRP canister, ensuring durability and protection against harsh marine environments. The liferaft's construction includes a double chambered tube design made from robust rubber fabric, providing additional security and buoyancy. It has a substantial weight of 149 kg and dimensions measuring 1600 mm in width (A), 4304 mm in length (B), 2974 mm in breadth (C), with a height of 1335 mm (D) and a depth of 696 mm (E), ensuring ample space for all 20 occupants.
 
This model is designed to be thrown overboard in an emergency, where it can be deployed quickly to provide immediate refuge for crew and passengers. The stowage height of up to 36 meters, with a painter line-up extending to 46 meters, allows for versatile placement on various ship designs. The insulated floor is a critical feature, offering protection in low-temperature conditions, which is essential for maintaining the body heat of the occupants. The high visibility canopy, adorned with SOLAS reflective tapes, ensures that the liferaft is easily spotted by rescuers during search and rescue operations. Moreover, the liferaft is fully operational in a wide range of temperatures, from the freezing cold of -30°C to the extreme heat of +65°C, demonstrating its capability to perform in diverse and challenging weather conditions.
 
Safety equipment like the Liferaft SOLAS OCEANO is subject to rigorous standards to ensure they perform when lives are at stake. The SOLAS (Safety Of Life At Sea) regulations, under which this liferaft is certified, are an international maritime treaty that sets minimum safety standards in the construction, equipment, and operation of merchant ships. Pack A, which this liferaft contains, includes all the necessary equipment mandated by SOLAS for survival at sea. The inclusion of such a liferaft on board is not just a regulatory compliance but a commitment to the safety and well-being of all on board, providing peace of mind that, in the event of an emergency, there is a reliable means of survival available until help arrives.