During long-term storage, life rafts may be affected by environmental factors such as ultraviolet radiation, seawater erosion, temperature changes, etc., leading to aging and damage of raft materials.
Regular maintenance can inspect the structure of the life raft, including the raft body, inflation chamber, boarding facilities, and other parts.
Passenger ships need to choose life rafts based on their maximum passenger capacity.
The carrying capacity of the life raft should be able to meet the evacuation needs of all personnel on board in emergency situations.
Generally speaking, the carrying capacity of life rafts varies from 6 to 20 people, and large passenger ships may require multiple large life rafts to ensure sufficient storage space.