Landmark evacuation order for safety-first ferries

Viking’s LifeCraft system

Source: Viking

A major passenger ship operator has chosen to ensure the dafety of its passengers with Viking Life-Saving Equipment. 

In what has been called an industry first for ship evacuation, Viking’s LifeCraft system is bound for installation on its first series of newbuild ferries.

The system will serve as the main evacuation solution on board the new diesel hybrid-electric Interislander ferry fleet operated by KiwiRail to connect the two main islands of New Zealand.

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