← Back to the atlas
No. 436Problem statementMobility and logistics

Mass evacuation and recovery system comprising of inflatable life rafts may be deployed rapidly in case of disaster at sea. the rafts may deployable by air as well as surface platforms.

Source

Source summary

Develop a mass rescue and recovery system for disasters at sea using rapidly deployable inflatable life rafts. The source seeks faster recovery than repeated individual lifting or climbing ship sides. Rafts should be deployable from aircraft or surface vessels, carry roughly 24–32 people, connect into larger sections, permit easy boarding and lifting, and comply with SOLAS requirements.