Life-saving appliances for commercial shipping must be readily accessible in an emergency and suited to the vessel, operating area and rescue task. The category covers personal flotation equipment as well as gear for man-overboard situations, recovery from the water and protection against heat loss after rescue. On vessels subject to statutory equipment requirements, the applicable rules for vessel type and area of operation must be considered together with the approval stated for the individual product.
The range includes solid-foam and inflatable lifejackets, lifebuoys with grablines, lifebuoy lights and buoyant throwing or rescue lines. Rescue nets and person-recovery systems are used to bring a casualty back on board and, depending on the design, can be fitted at the ship’s side, rail or rescue craft. Thermal protective aids and emergency blankets help reduce heat loss after recovery. Rescue triangles and basket stretchers provide means for moving injured or immobile persons.
TOPLICHT also carries equipment for stowage, identification and readiness: lifebuoy cabinets and brackets, retro-reflective tape, safety notices, and components for securing and releasing liferafts. Selected products are supplied with MED, SOLAS or other product-specific approvals. The choice should therefore be based not only on the type of appliance, but also on where and how it is intended to be used on board.
