A coastal liferaft is a self-inflating craft used when abandoning ship.
Such rafts are exclusively for near-shore use because they carry no food, water, fishing tackle or other survival gear found on offshore models. This makes them smaller, lighter and less cumbersome than high-seas versions. However, a separate survival kit can be taken aboard when sailing farther from the coast. These liferafts are not necessary aboard unsinkable vessels.
The raft can be square or round, and consists of insulated flooring and inflatable pontoons made of PVC, Hypalon®, vinyl or a similar material. A tent provides protection from rain, sun and waves. Each model is designed for a specific number of passengers.
Most such liferafts are inflated via a compressed air cylinder activated when the line connecting the raft to the vessel is pulled. A fabric ladder facilitates access from the sea. Some include seawater ballast for increased stability.
Each country has specific regulations regarding safety at sea. Verify requirements with the appropriate authorities of the boat's country of registration.
- Lighter than offshore models
- More compact than offshore models
- Not equipped for long-term survival
- Expensive mandatory periodic inspections
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Boat coastal liferaft (ISO 9650-2) COASTLINE ISO 9650 - 6 PERSONS Avon
The new Avon Coastline Liferaft, designed according to ISO 9650 Type 2 standard, incorporates many of the same innovations and life-saving features including the unique...
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Boat coastal liferaft COASTER ISO 9650 - 4, 6, 8 PERSONS ZODIAC
The ISO 9650 standard is intended to improve and harmonise design standards for Liferafts. It distinguishes 2 categories of rafts:...
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Boat coastal liferaft BIP COAST | ISO 9650 | 4;6;8 PERSONS BOMBARD
Designed for coastal navigation, the BlP Coast...
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Boat coastal liferaft 22.703.XX SERIES Osculati
Life-rafts for navigation 6 and 12 miles offshore....
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Boat coastal liferaft (ISO 9650-2) Crewsaver
Building on its unrivalled global reputation for producing high-quality safety equipment, Crewsaver is pleased to announce the launch of its new and exciting Liferaft...
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Inflatable coastal liferaft for ships (reversible) L012IBA0 | 12 PERSONS VIKING
Designed and manufactured to meet the requirements for use on passenger ships operating in US waters only....
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Inflatable coastal liferaft for ships (reversible) SEA POD Sea Safety Solutions (UK) Ltd
KEY FACTS FACT: 80% of all drowning at sea take place within sight of land FACT: Many of these are caused by hypothermia FACT: As life rafts are too large and heavy, most small craft have only lifejackets as a survival system. FACT: A person in a lifejacket cannot be seen beyond 50 meters away. FACT: If a life raft is carried,...
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Boat coastal liferaft Eurovinil
It is a new rescue means designed by Eurovinil for boats sailing within 12 miles from the coast. It is approved in compliance with the Ministerial Decree N. 412 dated 29/09/1999,...
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Boat coastal liferaft COASTAL SeaCurity GmbH
SEACURITY COASTAL This type of liferaft is designed for the use onboard of boats navigating mostly within the 12 nm zone off the coast. SeaCurity Coastal liferaft complies with the standard of the Italian...
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Boat coastal liferaft TYPE I Leon Sports
Ultra light Offshore life raft. Weight only 19.5Kg. Made to ISO 9650-I Group A. Easy maintenance, Self-contained disposable CO2 inflation system. Rugged 840D nylon...
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Boat coastal liferaft (ISO 9650-2) Leon Sports Ltd.
Ultra light Inshore life raft. Weight only 18.0Kg. Made to ISO 9650-II. Easy maintenance, Self-contained disposable CO2 inflation system. Rugged 840D nylon fabric PU laminated,...
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Inflatable coastal liferaft for ships US: 10-100PRS / CAN: 15-150 PRS DBC Marine Safety Systems
These sturdy inflatable buoyant apparatus liferafts (IBA's) have been designed for passenger carrying vessels operating on protected waters where...
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Boat coastal liferaft Waypoint Liferafts
Description: The Waypoint Coastal is the answer to the safety of boaters who do not venture far Offshore. However it is built with the same materials and high quality of workmanship as all of our other models. In our view, every one of our models MUST perform faultlessly when required. . • Entirely European built in our OWN factory, NOT built for us. •...
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Boat coastal liferaft ELITE™ Revere Survival Products
The Ultimate Lightweight Liferaft! Looking for the best Coastal liferaft available today? Look no further. The Revere Coastal Elite has every bell and whistle possible and is the lightest weight raft in its class starting at just 45 lbs! The Coastal Elite offers the entire crew easy usage when facing the stress of a life...
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Boat coastal liferaft 4 - 6 - 8 PERSONS Survitec Zodiac
Range - 4, 6, and 8 persons Designed for Vessels operating in Coastal or Protected waters, whatever your needs, SurvitecZodiac Coastal liferafts will match your need. View detailed model information below. Features of SurvitecZodiac Coastal Liferafts Manufactured with a durable polyurethane coated fabric, all SurvitecZodiac coastal liferafts...
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Inflatable coastal liferaft for ships Almar S.r.l.
Life Raft plesure open for navigation within the 12 miles from the coast, according to DD enacted by the General Body of Capitanerie Port on...
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Boat coastal liferaft POD-4 Switlik
Many owners of smaller vessels realize that relying on just life preservers does not guarantee adequate protection in the event of a sinking or fire. They may not, however, have sufficient stowage space aboard for a Life...
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Boat coastal liferaft CANOPIED COASTAL PLUS™ Winslow
The WINSLOW® Super-Light™ Canopied Coastal Plus™ Life Raft is the perfect answer when you do not require the ultimate security of a WINSLOW® Offshore Life Raft, yet WINSLOW’s Inshore Life Rafts do not meet...
