LALIZAS EEBD (Emergency Escape Breathing Device)

Overview

When a fire or gas release occurs on a vessel or in an industrial facility, the window to escape safely can be measured in seconds. Smoke, toxic fumes, and oxygen-depleted air can render escape routes impassable before the alarm has finished sounding. In those critical moments, crew members and workers need one thing immediately available: a reliable, fast-donning air supply that keeps them breathing long enough to reach safety.

The LALIZAS EEBD (Emergency Escape Breathing Device) — model Rescue-Air L15 — is designed specifically for that scenario. It provides 15 minutes of continuous, steady airflow through a full-face hood assembly, giving the wearer sufficient protected breathing time to evacuate a compromised environment. Unlike a standard respirator or escape hood that merely filters ambient air, the LALIZAS EEBD supplies its own independent air source — meaning it protects in both oxygen-deficient and toxic gas environments where filter-based solutions offer no protection at all.

What sets LALIZAS apart in this category is the combination of regulatory compliance and practical usability. LALIZAS is one of Europe’s largest manufacturers of marine safety and survival equipment, with over 35 years of experience and products approved and deployed across commercial shipping fleets worldwide. The Rescue-Air L15 is built to IMO and SOLAS requirements, manufactured from flame retardant materials, and engineered for immediate deployment by any crew member — regardless of size or training level — through an automatic activating valve that eliminates the risk of mishandling under stress.

Key Features

Full-Face Hood with Orinasal Mask — Universal Fit

The EEBD uses a full-face hood design rather than a tight-fitting face mask, which means it can be donned rapidly over the head without requiring a seal check or sizing adjustment. Inside the hood, an orinasal mask concentrates the delivered air to the nose and mouth, improving air efficiency and reducing consumption rate. This design fits all face shapes and sizes — including workers wearing beards — and allows donning in under 30 seconds even under stress. For vessels with mixed crew nationalities and varying face geometries, universal fit is a genuine operational advantage.

15-Minute Steady Airflow at Sufficient Delivery Rate

The Rescue-Air L15 provides a full 15 minutes of continuous airflow at a delivery rate sufficient to support normal breathing exertion during evacuation. The duration is specifically aligned with IMO Resolution MSC.98(73) requirements for EEBDs on passenger vessels and is sufficient to cover evacuation routes of significant length on most commercial vessel types. Steady airflow — rather than demand-only delivery — means the wearer is not required to inhale forcefully to trigger air supply, which reduces panic and maintains usable airflow even for individuals with limited lung capacity.

Automatic Activating Valve with Pull-Valve Safety Lock

The EEBD activates automatically when the hood is deployed and the pull valve is operated — a deliberate, fail-safe design that eliminates the need for manual valve adjustment in an emergency. The pull-valve safety lock prevents accidental activation during storage and transit while allowing immediate operation when required. In a real evacuation scenario, where visibility may be near-zero and cognitive load is high, a single-action activation mechanism is substantially more reliable than multi-step procedures. The automatic regulator also ensures air is delivered at the correct pressure from the moment of activation.

Flame Retardant Hood Material

The hood assembly is manufactured from flame retardant materials — a critical specification for fire evacuation scenarios where the escape route may pass through areas of elevated heat or active flame. Flame retardant construction does not mean the hood is fireproof, but it significantly extends the time before the material ignites or degrades when exposed to radiant heat and flame, giving the wearer additional protection during transit through a burning environment. For vessels and facilities where fire is the primary evacuation hazard, this material specification is a fundamental safety requirement, not an optional upgrade.

Ozone Resistant Hood with Non-Irritant Neck Seal

The hood material is ozone resistant, which maintains material integrity during long-term storage in marine environments where ozone levels can be elevated. Degraded hood material can develop micro-cracks that compromise the protective seal — ozone resistance ensures the hood remains functional throughout its service life. The neck seal is manufactured from non-irritant material, which is important for donning compliance: if the seal material causes immediate skin irritation or discomfort, wearers may attempt to loosen it during evacuation, compromising the protection the device is designed to provide.

Anti-Misting Visor

The transparent visor is treated with an anti-misting design that prevents condensation build-up on the inner face of the visor during use. Visor misting is a known problem with hood-type breathing devices — as the wearer exhales, warm humid air can condense on a cold visor surface within the first 60–90 seconds of use, significantly reducing forward visibility. The anti-misting treatment maintains clear forward vision throughout the 15-minute operating duration, which is essential for navigating corridors, stairways, and escape routes in smoke-filled environments.

Shock-Proof Anti-Blast Pressure Gauge

The EEBD is fitted with a shock-proof pressure gauge that is designed to withstand anti-blast conditions — relevant for environments where explosive gas release or structural failure may accompany the emergency requiring EEBD deployment. The gauge allows rapid visual confirmation that the cylinder is charged during monthly and annual inspections, which is a mandatory requirement under SOLAS maintenance protocols. A shock-proof construction ensures the gauge remains accurate and readable even if the EEBD unit has been subjected to impact or pressure wave during a shipboard incident.

Technical Specifications

Model: LALIZAS Rescue-Air L15 EEBD

Protection Duration: 15 minutes continuous airflow

Hood Type: Full-face hood with orinasal mask

Fit: Universal — fits all persons

Activation: Automatic activating valve — pull-valve safety lock

Visor: Anti-misting transparent visor

Hood Material: Flame retardant, ozone resistant

Neck Seal: Non-irritant material

Pressure Gauge: Shock-proof, anti-blast rated

Regulatory Standard: IMO Resolution MSC.98(73), SOLAS Chapter III

Approval: MED (Marine Equipment Directive) approved

Carrying Case: Soft storage bag with shoulder strap

Manufacturer: LALIZAS Marine Safety & Survival Equipment

Benefits

Immediate, untrained deployment in zero-visibility conditions. Because the Rescue-Air L15 uses a pull-and-don hood design with automatic valve activation, it can be deployed correctly by any crew member — including those who have never used an EEBD in a real emergency — in under 30 seconds. In a real fire evacuation, this difference between a device that requires training recall and one that requires only basic physical action can be the difference between a successful escape and a fatality.

SOLAS compliance on passenger and cargo vessels. EEBDs are a mandatory requirement under SOLAS Chapter III for crew members on certain vessel types, and their maintenance, inspection intervals, and replacement schedules are subject to flag state and classification society oversight. Specifying a MED-approved EEBD from a recognised manufacturer like LALIZAS eliminates compliance uncertainty during PSC inspections and class renewals, where documentation of equipment approval and maintenance records is subject to scrutiny.

Reduced risk of equipment failure at the moment of need. The flame retardant, ozone-resistant hood material, shock-proof pressure gauge, and anti-misting visor are not premium features — they are engineering responses to the specific failure modes that degrade EEBD performance in real emergency conditions. Each specification addresses a documented real-world failure: hood material degradation in storage, gauge damage from physical impact, visor obscuration from condensation. The Rescue-Air L15 addresses these failure modes by design rather than relying on perfect storage or handling conditions.

Cost-effective fleet provisioning from an established manufacturer. LALIZAS manufactures and distributes safety equipment at marine industry scale, which translates to consistent product availability, documented service life and replacement schedules, and accessible global supply chains. For ship managers and procurement teams provisioning EEBDs across a managed fleet, working with a manufacturer with established global distribution and replacement parts support reduces the operational overhead of maintaining SOLAS-compliant EEBD inventories across multiple vessels.

Suitable for industrial and offshore applications beyond maritime. The Rescue-Air L15’s 15-minute duration and universal-fit hood design make it equally applicable to industrial facilities, offshore platforms, and confined space rescue staging — wherever workers may need to traverse a compromised atmosphere to reach fresh air. Safety managers in petrochemical, utilities, and heavy industrial sectors can specify the same device across maritime and onshore applications, simplifying training, inspection, and procurement processes.

Who It’s For

The Ship Safety Officer or Master on a Passenger Vessel

You’re responsible for ensuring SOLAS-compliant EEBD provision across all crew accommodation and duty stations on a passenger ferry or cruise vessel. You need EEBDs that are MED-approved, appropriate for the donning ability of crew members across all roles and departments, and supported by a manufacturer with consistent global supply and documented service schedules. The LALIZAS Rescue-Air L15 is your specification-grade solution — compliant, universally deployable, and backed by a manufacturer with the scale and track record to support long-term fleet provisioning.

The HSE Manager at an Offshore Installation or Petrochemical Facility

Your facility has identified escape routes that pass through areas where gas release or fire could rapidly create an immediately dangerous atmosphere. You need escape breathing devices staged at strategic locations that any worker — regardless of physical size, training currency, or experience level — can deploy correctly in a real emergency. The Rescue-Air L15’s automatic activation, universal fit, and anti-misting visor address your three key operational concerns: activation reliability, universal usability, and maintained visibility during evacuation.

The Marine Procurement Officer Managing Fleet Safety Equipment

You manage SOLAS safety equipment procurement and replacement across a managed fleet of cargo vessels. EEBD replacement intervals, approval documentation, and inspection records create ongoing administrative and procurement workload. Working with LALIZAS — a recognised marine safety equipment manufacturer with established distribution and consistent product approval documentation — reduces your administrative burden and ensures the replacement EEBDs you procure are fully compliant and traceable without requiring approval verification for each individual order.

Possible Applications

• Passenger vessel crew stations — SOLAS-mandatory EEBD provision at crew accommodation, muster stations, and machinery space access points on passenger ferries, ro-ro vessels, and cruise ships


• Engine room and machinery space evacuation — staged at engine room entry points and within machinery spaces on cargo vessels where fire and smoke risk is highest and escape routes are complex


• Offshore platform escape routes — deployed along escape route corridors and at muster points on oil and gas platforms where hydrocarbon gas release may accompany emergency conditions


• Petrochemical and chemical plant evacuations — emergency escape provision in processing areas where toxic gas release can rapidly create an immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH) atmosphere


• Confined space rescue staging — held at confined space entry points as emergency escape provision for workers operating in tanks, voids, and enclosed spaces where oxygen deficiency or toxic gas accumulation is a recognised hazard


• Tanker vessel cargo and pump room operations — staged in pump rooms and cargo manifold areas on oil, chemical, and LPG tankers where vapour release presents an immediate inhalation hazard


• Power generation and utilities facilities — emergency escape provision in turbine halls, boiler rooms, and cable tunnels where fire or gas release may require rapid evacuation through smoke-filled corridors


• Drydock fire watch and hot work operations — emergency escape provision for hot work teams and fire watchmen working in enclosed shipboard spaces during repair and maintenance periods

Trust and Certifications

MED Approved — Marine Equipment Directive (EU) 2014/90/EU

The LALIZAS EEBD Rescue-Air L15 carries MED (Marine Equipment Directive) approval — the EU regulatory framework that governs safety equipment fitted on board EU-flagged vessels. MED approval requires independent type-testing and certification by a notified body to confirm the equipment meets the performance standards specified in IMO instruments including SOLAS and the LSA Code. For procurement officers and safety officers sourcing EEBDs for EU-flagged vessels, MED approval is the documentary proof that the equipment meets the mandatory regulatory standard — not simply a manufacturer’s claim of compliance.

IMO Resolution MSC.98(73) — LSA Code Compliance

The Rescue-Air L15 meets the requirements of IMO Resolution MSC.98(73), which contains the International Life-Saving Appliance (LSA) Code performance standards for emergency escape breathing devices. The LSA Code specifies the minimum duration, airflow rate, donning time, and material performance standards that EEBDs must meet for use on SOLAS-convention vessels. Compliance with the LSA Code is the international baseline standard that is referenced by flag states, classification societies, and port state control officers when assessing EEBD compliance during vessel inspections.

SOLAS Chapter III — Life-Saving Appliances and Arrangements

SOLAS Chapter III mandates the provision of EEBDs on certain vessel types and specifies their placement, quantity, and maintenance requirements. The Rescue-Air L15 is manufactured to comply with these mandatory requirements, supporting vessel operators in meeting their SOLAS Chapter III obligations with a type-approved product from a recognised marine safety equipment manufacturer.

LALIZAS — 35+ Years of Marine Safety Manufacturing

LALIZAS was founded in 1982 and has grown into one of Europe’s largest manufacturers of marine safety and survival equipment — producing life jackets, immersion suits, lifebuoys, EPIRBs, pyrotechnics, and SOLAS safety equipment for commercial and recreational marine markets globally. With manufacturing facilities in Greece and a global distribution network, LALIZAS products are deployed on commercial vessels under all major flag states and are regularly inspected and approved by international classification societies. The Rescue-Air L15 is not a peripheral product line — it is part of a comprehensive marine life-saving equipment range from a manufacturer whose core business is SOLAS compliance.

Accessories and Variants

Rescue-Air L15 — Standard EEBD (15-Minute Duration)

The standard Rescue-Air L15 provides 15 minutes of continuous airflow — the duration specified for SOLAS EEBD requirements on passenger vessels and the most widely specified duration for commercial marine and industrial applications. Supplied in a soft carrying bag with shoulder strap for wall-mounting or portable staging at duty stations.

LALIZAS Lifejackets and Immersion Suits

LALIZAS manufactures a full range of SOLAS-compliant lifejackets and immersion suits that are commonly specified alongside EEBDs as part of a vessel’s comprehensive life-saving appliance inventory. Procuring from the same manufacturer simplifies approval documentation, service scheduling, and supplier management for vessels maintaining multiple SOLAS LSA categories.

Replacement Cylinders and Service Components

LALIZAS and authorised service centres provide replacement cylinders and service kits for the Rescue-Air L15 in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommended service intervals. Regular cylinder pressure inspection (monthly) and full service at the manufacturer’s specified interval are mandatory under SOLAS maintenance requirements — using manufacturer-supplied service components ensures the device remains in type-approved condition throughout its service life.

Wall-Mounting Brackets and Storage Brackets

Dedicated wall-mounting brackets and quick-release storage brackets are available for fixed installation of the EEBD at crew stations, muster points, and machinery space access points. Fixed mounting at a marked, accessible location is a SOLAS requirement for EEBDs on applicable vessel types, and purpose-designed mounting brackets ensure the device is secured correctly and accessible for immediate deployment without tool use.

Get in Touch

If you’re procuring LALIZAS EEBDs for a vessel, fleet, offshore installation, or industrial facility — whether for initial fitment, scheduled replacement, or emergency replacement ahead of a survey — contact our team to confirm availability, obtain a formal quotation, or discuss your specific EEBD requirement.

Our team can advise on quantity requirements by vessel type, SOLAS placement obligations, and compatible LALIZAS life-saving appliances for your fleet or facility programme.

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