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Revolutionary VIKING LifeCraft™ Approved by DMA

VIKING’s entire LifeCraft system has now obtained flag state approval as a novel life-saving appliance, says a press release published on their website.

LifeCraft system

The LifeCraft system is to be installed on passenger ships for the utmost safety in evacuation emergencies.

VIKING Life-Saving Equipment A/S, the leading global safety products manufacturer and service provider, has announced the first flag state approval of its entire VIKING LifeCraft system, meaning the world-first inflatable...

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VIKING Unveils Shipowner Agreement For Efficeincy and Cost Reduction!

VIKING shipowner management graphics 2019

In the world of global maritime, safety is first and VIKING is a successful operator who continuously maximizes efficiencies and reduces cost without compromising performance – even when it comes to safety, says a press release published on their website.

VIKING Shipowner Agreement

With a Shipowner Agreement, you can trust VIKING to streamline and simplify all aspects of onboard safety and compliance.

They replace complexity with flexibility and reduce administration and operational risk – freeing...

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VIKING Wins Greek Coast Guard Tender

The VIKING ambulance boat

VIKING Wins Greek Coast Guard Tender

VIKING Life-Saving Equipment has been declared the winning bidder in a tender covering three offshore high-speed ambulance boats that will support emergency services in the Aegean Sea.

The international tender was concluded after a cooperation between the Hellenic Coast Guard and the Greek Emergency Response Organization (E.K.A.B), in an initiative supported and financed by the European Union under the INTERREG V-A Cooperation Program...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/10/29/viking-wins-greek-coast-guard-tender/

Viking and Norsafe Sail Under Same Flag At Nor-Shipping

  • Norsafe and Viking life-saving equipment have joined hands at Nor-Shipping to showcase their complete safety solution.
  • Viking Norsafe is a brand that encompasses the maritime industry’s broadest and most advanced range of lifeboats and davits.
  • They offer best safety solution on the market from one global partner and manufacture its own equipment and also performs multi-brand servicing to certified OEM quality.

According to an article published in Maritime-Network, following last year’s...

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Are Europe’s Busy Waterways Too Crowded?

The deadly collision between the Hableany tour boat and the Viking Sigyn in Budapest was the second involving a Viking river ship this season, and at least the third involving a river cruise ship in Europe in less than a year, reports Travel Weekly.

The recent mishap

The collision Wednesday happened as the vessels were going under a bridge during a rainy night in fast-running waters on the Danube.

The AP quoted police as saying the smaller tour boat carrying 33 Korean tourists appeared to veer...

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Torqeedo provides electric propulsion for new VIKING LifeCraft™

Torqeedo provides electric propulsion for new VIKING LifeCraft™

Innovative new evacuation system with electric inflatable boats passes heavy weather tests, wins DMA approval 

Gilching, Germany (April 2, 2019) – Torqeedo has developed a specialized high-thrust electric propulsion system for VIKING’s revolutionary new LifeCraft™ survival craft, which are designed to speed safe evacuation of hundreds of passengers from ships at sea.

The 203-passenger LifeCraft is a motorized inflatable vessel...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/04/02/torqeedo-provides-electric-propulsion-for-new-viking-lifecraft/

Fincantieri Starts Work In Ancona On The New Ship For Viking

Viking Sky_Fincantieri

The steel cutting ceremony of the seventh ship which Fincantieri is building for Viking, took place today at the shipyard in Ancona.

The new unit, whose delivery is scheduled in 2021, will be placed in the small cruise ship segment. As its sister ships, she will have a gross tonnage of about 47,800 tons, 465 cabins with accommodation for 930 passengers.

The Viking units are all built according to the latest navigation regulations and equipped with the most modern safety systems, including the...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/fincantieri-starts-work-in-ancona-on-the-new-ship-for-viking/

Fincantieri And Viking Sign Contracts For 2 Ships

Viking Sky_Fincantieri

In the context of the agreement announced in March 2018 for the construction of 6 ships, Fincantieri and Viking signed the contracts for the first 2 units, which will be delivered respectively in 2024 and 2025.

Representation Image – Credits: fincantieri.com

In partnership with the shipowner, Fincantieri will develop an advanced project based on the successful characteristics of the previous ships, upgraded and revisited in line with the latest available technologies. Viking’s current ocean fleet...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/fincantieri-and-viking-sign-contracts-for-2-ships/

All Aboard! 5 Adults-Only Cruise Ships To Start Booking Now

People has released a list of five adults-only cruise ships where guests can sail in peace without kids. The list features Richard Branson’s new cruise ship and 4 more adults-only boats to book right now

Virgin Voyages

On Sir Richard Branson’s flagship adults-only boat for Virgin Voyages, 18-and-up guests can enjoy a variety of grown-up amenities, including a tattoo parlor, a spa, and an athletic club with a boxing gym and sports center.

Travelers can also eat and drink in one of the ship’s many...

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