SOLAS Safety Products

Comprehensive range of marine SOLAS-certified products

For the protection of crew and passengers on ships, we offer a wide range of tested and certified SOLAS products. All items meet legal safety requirements and impress with their superior quality, reliability, and excellent value for money. Certificates and technical data sheets are available.

Whether lifebuoy lights, life jacket lights, release hooks, hydrostatic release devices, emergency breathing apparatus or ladder fixings – our range offers the right safety solution for every need.

Certified safety products for maritime use

All SOLAS-certified safety products meet the highest standards in terms of design, material quality, and functionality. They are rigorously tested to reliably withstand extreme weather conditions, rough seas, and emergency scenarios .

The most important product categories at a glance:

1. Rescue equipment & personal protective equipment (PPE)

• Life jackets for adults, children and special requirements (e.g. for working on deck)
• Lifebuoys with throwing line and lighting for the rapid rescue of people who have fallen overboard
• Swimming aids and protective suits for cold weather protection, offshore operations and extreme conditions
• Emergency thermal blankets to prevent hypothermia after a rescue

2. Life rafts & evacuation systems

• SOLAS-certified life rafts for merchant ships, offshore platforms and yachts
• Automatic and manually triggered life rafts with survival equipment
• Lifeboats and high-speed rescue boats with high stability and resistance
• Evacuation systems for quick and safe disembarkation in emergencies

3. Fire and explosion protection on board

• Portable and permanently installed fire extinguishers for different fire classes
• Fire blankets and extinguishing granules for fighting small fires
• Respiratory masks and smoke hoods for evacuation in smoky areas
• Firefighting systems using CO₂, foam or powder extinguishing agents

4. Emergency lighting & signaling equipment

• SOLAS-certified distress signals (hand flares, signal rockets, smoke signals)
• Emergency lighting and escape route signs for orientation during power outages
• Flashing lights and lifebuoys for marking rescue equipment in the water
• Gas signal horns & fog horns for acoustic warning signals

5. Leak sealing & emergency repairs

• Sealing materials & emergency repair kits for leaks in pipes, tanks or flanges
• High-strength sealing tapes and emergency putty for quickly sealing cracks
• Magnetic leak sealants and plugs for sealing metallic surfaces

Selected SOLAS products for maritime use

Rescue and evacuation equipment

• Lifeboat release hook – Safe and controlled launching of lifeboats.

• Repair kits for lifeboats – Comprehensive kits for quick emergency repairs.

• Asbestos safety kits – protective sets for the safe handling of hazardous materials.

• Emergency equipment for helicopter crashes – specifically for air rescue operations at sea.

• Rescue hook – Designed for the quick and safe rescue of people.

Fire protection & respiratory protection equipment

• Emergency Respiratory Protection Devices (EEBD) – Lifesaving respiratory protection systems for evacuations.

• Fire service plan container – Secure storage for operational and evacuation plans.

• Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) – Indispensable for firefighting operations and rescue operations.

• In addition, we offer fire blankets for fires involving electric cars or their lithium batteries, e.g. for car ferries or RoRo ships .
  
  

Leak sealing & hydrostatic triggers

• Emergency Leak Sealing and Repair Kits (ELS Kits) – Rapidly deployable solutions for damage limitation.
  
  The repair kit is a complete emergency set that allows for an immediate response to leaks. Whether on flanges, pipes, or even leaking barrels – this kit allows leaks to be sealed quickly and efficiently .
  
  (We also offer a large marine emergency repair kit from WEICON .)

• Hydrostatic release devices (HRU) – Automatic deployment of life rafts in an emergency.
  
  

Visibility and lighting systems

• Lifebuoy and life jacket lights – Water-activated LED lights for maximum visibility.

• Electric escape route lights – Illuminated emergency exit markers for safe orientation.
  
  

Access solutions & ladder fixings

• Entry ladders & pilot ladders for ships – SOLAS-compliant solutions for safe access on board.

• Magnetic ladder fixings – High-strength magnetic solutions for slip-proof fixation in rough seas.

• Pneumatic ladder supports – Flexible and fast securing solutions for all applications.
  
  

Advanced maritime security solutions

• Pneumatic throw lines – Effective rescue tools for rapid line deployment.

• Lifeboat and liferaft hooks – Safe lifting and lowering mechanisms for rescue equipment.

• Rolldown cassettes – protective systems for optimized visibility in emergencies.
  

Compliance with international regulations & highest quality standards

All SOLAS-certified safety products comply with international regulations and standards, including:
IMO (International Maritime Organization)
MED (Marine Equipment Directive)
USCG (United States Coast Guard) standards
ISO certifications for rescue equipment and fire protection

The products are regularly inspected and tested to ensure consistently high quality and maximum safety at sea .

Conclusion: Safety at sea begins with the right equipment.

SOLAS Maritime Safety Products offer a comprehensive safety solution for merchant ships, cruise ships, offshore installations, yachts, and fishing vessels . From life jackets and fire extinguishers to life rafts, every product is designed to save lives and minimize risks in emergency situations.

Discover our full range of SOLAS-certified safety products in our IMO online catalog . Contact us for expert advice or request a printed copy of our product overview.

Optimal safety at sea begins with the right equipment!