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Passenger Marine Evacuation Systems Marine Evacuation Systems

Complete range of evacuation systems
and expert advice


One point of contact for all system types

VIKING offers the widest range of evacuation chute and slide systems for flexible solutions.

Expert advice
Our experts can offer advice and assistance in finding just the right solution for almost any vessel type and size and our team of naval architects can provide technical assistance in integrating systems into vessel design.

All systems are supported by our unique global service network to ensure convenient and effective turnaround time.

Unique, easy to handle marine evacuation systems (MES)
for all vessel types and sizes





Dual Chute Systems
VIKING Evacuation Dual Chute is our most advanced evacuation system. It has the highest approved capacity and is ideal for great cruise ships. It provides fast and easy evacuation and takes up a rather small space when stored on board.


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Chute Systems
Ideal for high sided passenger vessels and provides fast and easy evacuation for even the largest ships.

Self-contained and compact system that can be installed anywhere onboard; on open deck, between decks in an open recess, or built into the ship’s side.

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MiniChute Systems
Lightweight and compact system, can be installed almost anywhere on board. Pre-attached system liferaft in the stowage unit saves valuable evacuation time. Designed specifically for vessels with low embarkation deck heights.

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Slide Systems
High capacity evacuation system that can be suited to match any ship design and capacity. It can be built in flush to the vessel's side to blend discreetly into the ship's design.

The angle of the slide allows for installation in extreme for and aft positions on board ship, yet still avoid critical areas when deployed.

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MiniSlide Systems
VIKING's range of MiniSlide systems are designed specifically for vessels with low embarkation deck heights in a variety of versions to suit most ferries conventional and high speed ferries and super yachts.

Easily adapted to suit any vessel capacity and are discreet and compact.

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VIKING Automatic Slide (VAS)
VAS is designed and certified for vessels on domestic voyages such as ferries sailing in protected waters, the liferaft and slide system enables crew to evacuate up to 153 people in one go. While its size and evacuation capacity may be impressive, the real magic of the new system lies in its one-button, one-person release and operation.

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Direct boarding liferafts
VIKING’s unique direct boarding concept is the ideal safe mass evacuation solution for vessels with low evacuation deck heights.

They can be moored alongside vessels, reducing movement during evacuation.

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Information VIKING would like to have for making proposals:
General arrangement drawing.
Project, newbuilding or existing vessel.
Numbers of passengers and crew.
Capacity of liferafts.
Number and capacity of lifeboats.
Aplicable regulations; SOLAS, High Speed Craft Code or national regulations.
Area of operation; long/short international voyage or domestic voyage.
Flag authority.
Stowage height in "lightest seagoing condition"(or design waterline if not available).
Position of muster and/or embarkation stations on board.
Delivery time for equipment.