Viking's Commercial-Grade
Six-Person Life Raft Exemplifies
Modern Lifesaving Technology
The six-person throw-overboard type commercial USCG-
approved life raft from Viking has two individually inflatable
buoyancy chambers, each of which has enough buoyancy
to carry the weight of six people. For extra insulation, the
raft has a double floor, which can be hand inflated.
Due to the general advancement of technology
in our society, boating has become a continually
safer sport. Nowhere are recent advancements
in marine lifesaving equipment more signifi-
cantly demonstrated than in the design and con-
struction of modern inflatable life rafts. Thus,
today the safety-conscious yachtsman can be
prepared to competently handle the most ex-
treme emergency on the water, abandoning
ship.
Among the most technologically sophisticated
is a six-person life raft manufactured by interna-
tionally renowned Viking Life Saving Equip-
ment, Inc. of Miami, Fla. It is one of a series of
throw-overboard type life rafts ranging in capac-
ity from four to 25 persons. Like all Viking life
rafts, it meets or exceeds highly critical U.S.
Coast Guard and SOLAS 1983 Amendment III
requirements for design, construction and per-
formance. Viking is one of the companies hold-
ing the most national authorities' approvals
worldwide.
The key to Viking's traditional quality is the
use of natural rubber. For example, the six-per-
son raft's buoyancy tubes and floor are made of
a nylon fabric coated on both sides with natural
rubber. Natural rubber is one of the new materi-
als capable of withstanding extremely low tem-
peratures. Not only does the finished material
meet the highest specifications for strength, it is
uniquely suitable for use in inordinately cold cli-
mates. Natural rubber construction also allows
the raft to withstand the drop in temperature
caused by C02 inflation. Viking rafts can with-
stand many such inflations without damage to
the material.
For added strength, the raft's components are
glued together using state-of-the-art methods
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that insure unparalleled durability and long life.
Some Viking life rafts are still in service after 22
years.
A large-capacity water ballast system, when
combined with big sea anchors, helps to prevent
capsizing. All required emergency equipment is
also standard.
Most cruise liners based in American ports
make use of Viking life rafts. Viking also manu-
factures its own life raft containers. This allows
maintaining the same quality control standards
adhered to in the construction of Viking rafts.
The containers are easy to clean, are completely
waterproof and designed to withstand great
abuse, a key to their long life-span.
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Viking,
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West Gulf Maritime Association
Appoints McManus Director,
Elects Davis District Chairman
Jerry McManus, Ryan-Walsh regional vice
president over West Gulf operations, was re-
cently appointed director at large of the West
Gulf Maritime Association. The association also
elected E.G. Davis of Ryan-Walsh as Galves-
ton district chairman.
The West Gulf Maritime Association is a non-
profit corporation formed to include in one
organization, shipowners, agents, operators and
stevedores in all the Texas ports and the Port of
Lake Charles.
NEW $5-MILLION CRUISE SHIP TER-
MINAL—Mr. Punch, Port Authority Archi-
tect (left), Winston Borrell, Advisor to the
Minister (rear) and Kenneth Gordon, Minis-
ter of Industry, Enterprise and Tourism (near
left) escort Rick Strunck of Royal Caribbean
Cruise Lines (near right) and Larry Dessler
of Holland America (right) on a tour of Shed
One at Port-of-Spain harbor where construction
is progressing on Trinidad's new $5-million
cruise passenger terminal. Circle 232 on Reader Service Card
ATTENTION...
CIVILIAN MARINERS
MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND, PACIFIC needs experienced
mariners in the following sea-going positions:
•THIRD ASSISTANT ENGINEER
•UNLICENSED JUNIOR ENGINEER
•DECK ENGINEER/MACHINIST
•REFRIGERATION ENGINEER
•OILER
•JR. PURSER (Must possess Certificate of Registry)
•SHIP'S NURSE (independent duty experience required)
•FIREMAN/WATER TENDER
•ABLE SEAMAN (Maintenance)
Individuals interested in assignments aboard MSCPAC's diversified fleet of unrep ships, cable
laying/repair and other ocean going ships are encouraged to apply. Assignments aboard our
ships offer the opportunity to build a career as a merchant mariner in the U.S. Civil Service.
Applicants who have their U. S. Coast Guard License and/or mariner's card with the proper en-
dorsements, a valid U.S. passport and can pass physical and security clearance requirements
are urged to contact MSCPAC immediately.
Interested individuals who are ex-Navy or Coast Guard and have experience as Boiler Techni-
cian (BT3), Machinist Mate (MM3) or Deck Dept. (Boatswain Mate) are requested to contact
the nearest U.S. Coast Guard office and apply for a merchant mariner's card. On receipt, con-
tact MSCPAC.
Send a brief qualifications summary sheet with a photocopy of both sides of your mariner's
card or telephone: Mr. Tony Haro, Code
P-224, Military Sealift Command, Pacific, . ^ | n / i
Oakland, CA 94625-5010, (415) 466-4702. L- IIIJ.
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