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Overview
On a vessel at sea, respiratory protection during a fire or gas emergency is not a supplementary safety measure — it is the difference between a controlled response and a fatality. When fire-fighting teams enter smoke-filled engine rooms, cargo holds, or accommodation spaces, or when crew members need to escape from a rapidly deteriorating atmosphere, the breathing apparatus they are wearing must perform to a certified standard without compromise. That standard, for vessels operating under the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, is SOLAS — and the apparatus must carry MED (Marine Equipment Directive) type approval to confirm it meets that standard for use on EU flag state vessels.
The LALIZAS Self Contained Breathing Apparatus SOLAS/MED-MER (SCBA) is an open circuit, positive-pressure demand breathing apparatus built specifically for maritime fire-fighting and emergency escape applications. Available in two cylinder variants — a 6-litre steel cylinder (Code 71327) and a 9-litre carbon composite cylinder (Code 71328) — and also available as a cylinder-less unit for vessels that maintain separate cylinder inventories (Code 713271), the LALIZAS SCBA covers the full range of marine procurement configurations. Both versions carry SOLAS/MED type approval, confirming their fitness for use on vessels subject to flag state and class society survey requirements.
What sets the LALIZAS SCBA apart in the marine breathing apparatus category is the combination of SOLAS/MED certification with a carbon fibre composite back frame and harness on both versions — a structural design choice that reduces donning time and improves fit stability under the physically demanding conditions of a vessel emergency response. For maritime procurement officers, ship managers, and vessel HSE teams sourcing SCBA for SOLAS compliance, the LALIZAS unit delivers certified performance with the practical field design that fire-fighting team members can rely on during an actual incident.
Key Features
SOLAS/MED Type Approval — Certified for Marine Regulatory Compliance
Both variants of the LALIZAS SCBA carry SOLAS/MED type approval — the mandatory certification standard for self-contained breathing apparatus used on vessels regulated under the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea and the EU Marine Equipment Directive. SOLAS Chapter II-2 requires vessels to carry a specified number of SCBA units for fire-fighting team use, and those units must be type-approved to the applicable standard. Without this approval, an SCBA unit cannot be counted toward a vessel’s SOLAS fire-fighting equipment complement regardless of its physical performance characteristics. The LALIZAS SCBA satisfies this requirement directly — procurement teams can specify it with confidence that it will pass class and flag state survey inspection without query.
Anatomic Carbon Fibre Composite Back Frame and Harness
The back frame and harness system is constructed from anatomic carbon fibre composite material — a structural design that provides both the rigidity needed to hold the cylinder and regulator assembly stable on the wearer’s back, and the ergonomic shaping needed for a secure, comfortable fit across a range of body types. The harness is designed for rapid donning under emergency conditions: when a fire alarm activates and fire-fighting team members need to don their apparatus and proceed to the incident point, a harness that adjusts quickly and seats correctly without adjustment assistance is a meaningful operational advantage. The carbon fibre construction also contributes to the overall weight efficiency of the system.
Flame Retardant, Waterproof, and Antistatic Back Frame and Harness
Both the back frame and harness carry flame retardant, waterproof, and antistatic material properties. In a marine fire response scenario, the wearer will potentially be operating in close proximity to flame, in areas where water from fire hoses or sprinkler systems is present, and in environments where static electricity discharge could present an additional ignition risk. Harness and back frame materials that are not flame retardant, waterproof, and antistatic introduce failure modes into the apparatus system that are specific to the environments in which the SCBA will actually be used. The LALIZAS material specification addresses all three of these marine fire-fighting environment hazards directly.
Manometer and Audible Whistle Warning at Below 50 Bar
The apparatus is equipped with a pressure manometer for continuous cylinder pressure monitoring, and an audible whistle alarm that activates when cylinder pressure drops below 50 Bar — producing a warning signal above 90 dB. The 90 dB+ whistle output is designed to be audible over background noise levels typical of a vessel engine room or fire-fighting operation: machinery noise, water flow from hoses, alarm sirens, and team communications all compete with a low-volume warning signal. A sub-50-bar pressure warning at 90+ dB gives the wearer a clear, unmistakeable signal to begin withdrawal from the hazardous atmosphere while adequate air reserve for safe egress remains in the cylinder.
Positive Pressure Open Circuit Design
The LALIZAS SCBA operates on the positive pressure open circuit principle. Positive pressure design maintains a slight positive pressure inside the face mask during the entire breathing cycle — meaning that if mask seal is momentarily broken by movement, equipment contact, or fit variation, the direction of airflow prevents ambient contaminated or oxygen-depleted atmosphere from entering the breathing zone. For marine fire-fighting applications where the ambient atmosphere may contain smoke, toxic combustion gases, and reduced oxygen levels simultaneously, positive pressure face mask operation is the appropriate design standard for personnel protection.
Full Face Mask with Breathing Apparatus Facemask Assembly
The complete SCBA includes a full-face breathing apparatus facemask providing eye, nose, and mouth protection within a single sealed assembly connected to the pressure regulator. The full-face design protects the wearer from eye and skin irritation from smoke and chemical combustion products in addition to providing the respiratory air supply. For fire-fighting team members operating in smoke-filled or toxic atmosphere environments, a full-face mask is the appropriate respiratory protection configuration — half-face designs that leave the eyes and upper face exposed are not suitable for IDLH fire atmosphere entry.
Accepts Wide Range of 300 Bar G5/8″ Thread Cylinders (Code 713271)
The cylinder-less variant (Code 713271) accepts any 300 Bar compressed air cylinder fitted with an EU standard G5/8″ thread valve — the standard thread specification used across European and internationally sourced marine breathing apparatus cylinders. This configuration is suited to vessels or operators that maintain a centralised cylinder inventory, operate multiple SCBA units sharing a common cylinder pool, or have existing 300 Bar cylinder stocks from other SCBA systems. The cylinder-less unit allows procurement teams to source the apparatus body and harness assembly independently of the cylinder supply, and to match the cylinder specification to their existing inventory management system.
Technical Specifications
Product Name: LALIZAS Self Contained Breathing Apparatus SOLAS/MED-MER (SCBA)
Type: Open Circuit, Positive Pressure Demand SCBA
Approval: SOLAS / MED (Marine Equipment Directive)
Code 71327: 6L Steel Cylinder | Working Pressure: 300 Bar | Warning Pressure: 50–60 Bar | Weight: ≤15 kg | Packing: 270 × 490 × 755 mm
Code 71328: 9L Carbon Composite Cylinder | Working Pressure: 300 Bar | Warning Pressure: 50–60 Bar | Weight: ≤12 kg | Packing: 280 × 445 × 735 mm
Code 713271: Without Cylinder | Accepts 300 Bar cylinders with EU standard G5/8″ thread valve
Warning Signal: Audible whistle >90 dB, activates below 50 Bar
Back Frame Material: Anatomic Carbon Fibre Composite (flame retardant, waterproof, antistatic)
Cylinder Valve Thread: EU Standard G5/8″
Components Included: Breathing apparatus carrier with harness, pressure regulator with manometer and whistle, pressure and air flow regulator, full-face mask, compressed air cylinder with EU standard valve (cylinder variants)
Benefits
SOLAS/MED certification eliminates compliance uncertainty at class and flag state survey. For vessel operators and ship managers, having SCBA units on board that cannot be verified against the applicable SOLAS type approval requirement creates a survey risk and a potential deficiency finding. The LALIZAS SCBA carries the approval documentation needed to satisfy class society and flag state inspectors without supplementary certification queries.
Two cylinder variants allow procurement teams to match apparatus weight and duration to vessel-specific requirements. The 6L steel variant (≤15 kg) provides the durability of a steel cylinder in a lighter overall system weight than many comparable steel cylinder SCBA units. The 9L carbon composite variant (≤12 kg) provides an extended air supply duration — approximately 50% more air volume than a 6L cylinder at equivalent pressure — in a system that is 3 kg lighter despite the larger cylinder, owing to the weight efficiency of carbon composite construction. Vessels with demanding fire-fighting team endurance requirements can specify the 9L variant; vessels where weight minimisation is the priority can specify the 6L.
The 90+ dB whistle alarm is audible in real marine fire-fighting noise environments. A low-volume pressure alarm that cannot be heard over engine room or fire-fighting background noise provides no practical benefit to the wearer. The 90 dB+ whistle specification ensures the low-pressure warning reaches the wearer in the noise conditions typical of the environments where the SCBA will be used.
Cylinder-less variant (Code 713271) supports flexible fleet procurement and inventory management. For ship management companies maintaining SCBA cylinder inventories across multiple vessels, the ability to procure apparatus bodies separately from cylinders — and to use a standardised 300 Bar G5/8″ cylinder across the fleet — simplifies procurement logistics and cylinder exchange management during drydocking and planned maintenance periods.
Flame retardant, waterproof, and antistatic harness materials reduce apparatus failure risk in marine fire environments. Harness and back frame materials that degrade under fire, water, or static discharge conditions introduce a failure mode into the apparatus during the exact conditions in which it will be used. The LALIZAS material specification addresses these three environmental stressors that are specific to marine fire-fighting operations.
Who It’s For
The Ship Master or Chief Officer Responsible for Vessel Fire Safety Compliance
Your vessel is scheduled for annual class survey or flag state inspection, and your SCBA inventory needs to be verified against the applicable SOLAS Chapter II-2 requirements. You need to confirm that your on-board SCBA units carry current SOLAS/MED type approval documentation and that the units are in serviceable condition for the inspection. You also need to ensure that any replacement units you procure to maintain your SOLAS complement carry the correct approval for your vessel’s flag state. The LALIZAS SCBA, with its SOLAS/MED type approval, is directly specifiable for this purpose.
The Technical Superintendent at a Ship Management Company
You manage the safety equipment maintenance and procurement programme for a managed fleet. Your vessels are equipped with SCBA units of varying ages, and you need to source replacement and additional units that meet the current SOLAS/MED standard across different vessel types — tankers, bulk carriers, general cargo vessels, and passenger ships with different minimum SCBA complement requirements. You need a supplier who can provide SOLAS/MED approved SCBA units in multiple cylinder configurations, with the product documentation required for your SMS spare equipment records and class survey files. Contact Alright Engineering Solutions to discuss fleet procurement of the LALIZAS SCBA across your managed fleet.
The Marine Safety Equipment Procurement Officer at a Ship Chandler or Marine Supplier
You source SOLAS-approved safety equipment for vessel operators, ship managers, and vessel agents in your port and region. Your customers require SCBA units with verified SOLAS/MED approval documentation that they can present at class and flag state survey, and they need reliable supply with appropriate lead times for their vessel maintenance and drydock schedules. The LALIZAS SCBA, supplied through Alright Engineering Solutions in Singapore, provides a certified, documented, and commercially available marine SCBA option for your customers’ SOLAS compliance requirements.
Possible Applications
- Vessel fire-fighting team equipment under SOLAS Chapter II-2 — Primary SCBA complement for designated fire-fighting team members on cargo vessels, tankers, bulk carriers, and passenger ships regulated under SOLAS
- Engine room and machinery space fire response — Entry into smoke-filled or toxic-atmosphere machinery spaces during fire or gas release incidents where ambient air is not safe to breathe
- Cargo hold entry during fire or hazardous cargo incident — Respiratory protection for crew responding to cargo hold fires or hazardous cargo release events on general cargo and bulk carrier vessels
- Tanker and gas carrier fire-fighting operations — SCBA provision for fire-fighting teams on oil tankers, LNG carriers, LPG carriers, and chemical tankers where cargo fire or gas release incidents require certified respiratory protection for entry team personnel
- Emergency escape from smoke-filled accommodation spaces — Crew escape from smoke-filled accommodation, galley, or control room areas during vessel fire incidents where escape routes pass through compromised atmosphere zones
- Passenger vessel muster and evacuation support — Crew use during passenger vessel emergency procedures where crew members need to access smoke-affected passenger areas to direct evacuation
- Drydock and vessel repair safety equipment provisioning — Replacement SCBA units procured during scheduled drydocking to restore or upgrade the vessel’s SOLAS breathing apparatus complement
- Fleet spare parts and safety equipment inventory management — Standardised SCBA procurement across managed fleets using the cylinder-less variant (Code 713271) with a common 300 Bar G5/8″ cylinder inventory
Trust and Certifications
SOLAS Type Approval — International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea
SOLAS (International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea) is the primary international maritime safety treaty administered by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), setting minimum safety standards for the construction, equipment, and operation of commercial vessels. SOLAS Chapter II-2 specifies the fire protection, detection, and extinction requirements for different vessel types, including the minimum number of SCBA units required in the fire-fighting equipment complement. SOLAS type approval confirms that the LALIZAS SCBA meets the performance and construction standards prescribed under this convention — a mandatory requirement for the apparatus to be counted toward a vessel’s SOLAS fire-fighting equipment complement at class and flag state survey.
MED Type Approval — EU Marine Equipment Directive
The Marine Equipment Directive (MED) is the EU regulatory framework that establishes type approval requirements for safety equipment placed on board vessels flying the flag of an EU member state. MED approval (indicated by the Wheelmark symbol) is required for marine safety equipment — including breathing apparatus — installed on EU-flagged vessels, confirming that the equipment meets the applicable IMO instrument requirements as implemented under EU law. For vessels flagged under EU member states, MED approval on the LALIZAS SCBA provides the regulatory compliance documentation required for EU flag state survey and port state control inspection.
LALIZAS — Established Marine Safety Equipment Manufacturer
LALIZAS is a Greek manufacturer of marine safety equipment with a product range covering life-saving appliances, personal protective equipment, and fire-fighting equipment for the commercial maritime market. LALIZAS products are distributed globally through a network of marine equipment suppliers and ship chandlers, and the brand is recognised within the commercial maritime sector as a supplier of SOLAS-certified safety equipment. The SOLAS/MED approval carried by the LALIZAS SCBA reflects the manufacturer’s engagement with the type approval process under the applicable IMO and EU regulatory frameworks.
Supplied Through Alright Engineering Solutions Pte. Ltd. — Singapore
The LALIZAS SCBA is available through Alright Engineering Solutions Pte. Ltd., a Singapore-based supplier of marine safety equipment, gas detection systems, and personal protective equipment. Alright Engineering Solutions provides procurement support, product documentation, and sourcing assistance for SOLAS-approved safety equipment for vessel operators, ship managers, and marine procurement teams in Singapore and the regional market. Contact our team for SCBA availability, SOLAS/MED documentation, and formal quotation.
Accessories and Variants
Code 71327 — 6L Steel Cylinder Variant
The 6-litre steel cylinder variant provides a robust, impact-resistant cylinder in a complete SCBA system weighing ≤15 kg. Steel cylinder construction offers mechanical durability in demanding storage and handling conditions on board working vessels — suitable for vessels where cylinder handling during emergency use and maintenance cycles involves rougher treatment than composite cylinders can reliably withstand. The 6L cylinder provides rated operational duration suited to standard fire-fighting team entry tasks and emergency escape requirements under SOLAS.
Code 71328 — 9L Carbon Composite Cylinder Variant
The 9-litre carbon composite cylinder variant provides 50% greater air volume than the 6L steel variant — extending operational duration significantly for extended fire-fighting operations, search and rescue tasks, or large-vessel emergency scenarios where longer entry times are required. Despite the larger cylinder, the carbon composite construction results in a total system weight of ≤12 kg — 3 kg lighter than the 6L steel variant. For vessels where fire-fighting team endurance requirements exceed the standard 6L cylinder duration, or where wearer fatigue management is a priority, the 9L carbon composite variant is the appropriate specification.
Code 713271 — Without Cylinder (Accepts 300 Bar G5/8″ Cylinders)
The cylinder-less variant allows vessel operators and fleet managers who maintain their own 300 Bar compressed air cylinder inventory to procure the SCBA apparatus body, harness, regulator, and facemask assembly independently of the cylinder. This configuration is suited to fleet operators standardising on a single cylinder type across multiple SCBA units, vessels managing cylinder inventories through a drydock cylinder exchange programme, or operators who have existing 300 Bar G5/8″ cylinder stock from other breathing apparatus systems.
Spare and Replacement Cylinders
For vessels operating SCBA units from the LALIZAS range, spare and replacement cylinders — both 6L steel and 9L carbon composite at 300 Bar working pressure with EU standard G5/8″ valve — can be sourced to maintain operational cylinder availability alongside the apparatus units. Contact Alright Engineering Solutions for cylinder availability and pricing.
Related Products from Alright Engineering Solutions
Fangzhan Self Contained Breathing Apparatus — Alternative SCBA option with 6L cylinder and 60-minute duration for industrial and marine applications
Emergency Escape Breathing Devices (EEBD) — Short-duration escape apparatus for crew egress under SOLAS Chapter II-2 requirements
Portable Multi-Gas Detectors — Pre-entry atmospheric monitoring for confined space and hazardous area assessment on board vessels
Fixed Gas Detection Systems — Continuous gas monitoring for machinery spaces, cargo holds, and pump rooms on tankers and cargo vessels
Get in Touch
If you need to source the LALIZAS SCBA SOLAS/MED for your vessel’s fire-fighting equipment complement — whether as a replacement for existing units, a new vessel fit-out, or a fleet-wide procurement — contact Alright Engineering Solutions to confirm availability, request SOLAS/MED documentation, and obtain a formal quotation.
Our team can advise on the correct variant for your vessel type and SOLAS complement requirements, and can support procurement documentation for class and flag state survey purposes.
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