Automatic float inflation and externally-launched life-rafts have been systematically fitted in the offshore fleet. It is real progress. However, during a crash, any portions of the emergency kit that is in the impact zone is likely to be damaged and cease to function. We have seen in modelling tests that critical elements of the emergency equipment can be lifted away from the likely impact zone - attention must be paid when considering such reasonably probable events.
Like the S-92 rafts in the front of the sponsons that themselves are designed to seperate in the event of a crash.
