The offshore liferaft for Pacific and bluewater sailing

The HAF 4 person CAT1 offshore ISO liferaft is New Zealand’s most trusted offshore liferaft — MNZ approved, ISO 9650-1 certified, and packed to ISAF CAT1 (>24hr) regulations. The CAT1 pack is designed for scenarios where occupants may need to survive in the raft for more than 24 hours before rescue arrives, and carries full provisions including food rations, fresh water, thermal protective aids, and a first aid kit.

Available in fibreglass canister or soft valise bag at the same price. Ex-stock Auckland, fast dispatch.

Certifications and approvals

✓  Approved by Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) for SOLAS B

✓  ISO 9650-1 certified

✓  ISAF CAT1 (over 24hr) compliant

✓  SOLAS-grade materials throughout

✓  3-year service intervals

Construction and features

✓  SOLAS-grade materials — same specification used by Talleys and Sealord commercial fleets

✓  ISO 9650-1 certified

✓  MNZ approved

✓  Vacuum packed (hermetically sealed) for long-term reliability

✓  Insulated floor

✓  High-visibility orange canopy

✓  Four 55-litre ballast pockets for stability in rough seas

✓  External and internal lighting

✓  Retro-reflective SOLAS tape

✓  Rainwater collection system

✓  3-year service intervals

Canister or valise — same raft, same price

◆  Fibreglass canister: 750 × 560 × 320mm | 36kg (+ grab bag)

◆  Valise bag: 660 × 400 × 230mm | 30kg (+ grab bag)

CAT1 pack contents — full offshore emergency kit

• 2 × rocket parachute signals
• 6 × hand flares
• First aid kit
• Food ration per person
• 1.5L fresh water per person
• 2 × torches
• Whistle, daylight signalling mirror
• 2 × thermal protective aids (TPAs)
• Sea anchor, 2 × paddles, knife
• Buoy bailer, 2 × sponges
• Repair outfit, bellows, operation manual
• Survival signal illustration
• 1 × seasickness bag per person
• 6 × anti-seasickness tablets per person

NZ sales and service locations

Auckland: Hutchwilco, Wilco Marine, Denray Marine, Transport & Marine

Tauranga: Marine Safety

Nelson: Hutchwilco

Smart Marine (sales only): Manukau, Mt Wellington, Albany, Hamilton, Tauranga

HAF liferafts are also serviced worldwide — including Fiji, Vanuatu, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tahiti, PNG, Tonga, Cook Islands, Brisbane, and Fremantle.

Questions? Call Mark direct.

+64 9 275 4680  |  mark@liferaftssouthpacific.co.nz