he Jo Bird JB15 Lifebuoy Cabinet is a heavy-duty, marine-grade protective storage enclosure. It is engineered to safeguard lifesaving equipment against extreme environmental degradation, guaranteeing rapid access and structural integrity across offshore energy platforms, commercial vessels, and marine environments subject to relentless UV exposure, salt spray, and physical impacts.
Core Dimensions & Fastener Specs External Height: 962 mm (37.87 in) External Width: 966 mm (38.03 in) External Depth: 200 mm (7.87 in) Door Aperture Clearance: 789 mm H x 770 mm W (31.06 x 30.31 in) Internal Storage Depth: 134 mm (5.28 in) Net Nominal Weight: 21.00 kg (46.20 lbs) Storage Capacity Target: Optimized for 1 x 30-inch (762 mm) standard lifebuoy paired with an accompanying throwing line or integrated smoke marker.
Material & Manufacturing Specs Enclosure Composition: Premium Lloyd's Register approved glass-reinforced plastic (GRP) composites featuring nominal 3–4 mm structural wall thickness. Exterior Finish: High-visibility UV-stabilized gelcoat layer to resist atmospheric fading and cracking. Hardware & Fasteners: High-tensile 316 Marine Grade Stainless Steel nuts, bolts, washers, and hinges to prevent salt-water scaling. Handle Assembly: Quick-release, high-durability Nylon rod pull-handle designed for emergency snatch-grip operation. Ingress Sealing: High-integrity continuous EPDM rubber profile surrounding the door aperture to completely seal out ambient moisture.
Equipment & System Compatibility This high-durability marine storage cabinet is standard safety hardware deployed across a vast selection of marine structures and industrial environments: Offshore Energy Sectors: Deployed across oil and gas drilling rigs, semi-submersible units, FPSO production vessels, and offshore wind substation platforms. Commercial Marine Fleets: Integrated into the main deck areas, bridge wings, and survival stations of cargo carriers, ocean-going tugs, and international transit ships. Civic Infrastructure: Fixed onto port authorities, deep-water piers, chemical marine terminals, and localized coastal safety zones. Mounting Integration: Adaptable for direct bulkhead surface flush mounting or structural post/railing clamping groups using specialized optional rail kits.
Part Cross-References Alternative Part Names: Lifebuoy Storage Box, GRP Lifebuoy Housing, Firebird Lifebuoy Cabinet, Emergency Ring Buoy Cabinet. Alternative Part Numbers / Configurations: JB15, JB15.400, VIKING Part 1009080, Ross Safety Part JB15. Compliance Certifications: Fully certified under Lloyd's Register Type Test Approved and American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) product validation schemes.
