Cooperation between VIKINGs new subsidiary in China and HQ in Denmark secures further orders in Tianjin Xingang shipyard

VIKING LIFE-SAVING EQUIPMENT has secured an order for the newest version of its chute systems, the VEMC, at the Chinese Tianjin Xingang shipyard. The order is the third for the shipyard and is the result of the cooperation between the new VIKING subsidiary in China and headquarters in Denmark.

Irresistible combination in a highly competitive market
The VIKING evacuation MiniChute, or VEMC, was the ideal solution for the new vessel due to its capacity and installation height.

The VEMC is an extremely flexible system, with installation heights of between 5 and 20 metres. The pre-attached liferaft makes for rapid evacuation, and capacity can be matched to suit any vessel by additional high capacity throw overboard liferafts. VIKING systems have a well-deserved reputation for high quality and are supported by a truly global network of subsidiaries and servicing stations.

Each VEMC system onboard this latest vessel has a pre-installed 101 person liferaft, 2 additional 101 person throw overboard liferafts and a further 25 person throw overboard liferaft. Installation height is 15.5 metres.

The MiniChute installation proved itself to be an attractive product for operators, thanks to this extremely attractive combination of quality, capacity and price – even in the highly competitive Chinese market.

The vessel will sail in the Bohai Bay area. The previous 2 vessels sail on the Yantai – Dalian route.

VIKING China provides local access to the global VIKING network - giving customers the best of both worlds.
VIKING China and VIKING headquarters in Denmark worked closely to secure the order, the third for the Tianjin Xingang shipyard.

VIKING China is the latest subsidiary in VIKING's global network and provides a local presence in a market that is expected to continue to grow and expand. Close cooperation between the Chinese subsidiary and HQ back in Denmark combines VIKING's global nature with local knowledge to give customers the best of both worlds.