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| Definition |
50 Newton Buoyancy Aid
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100 Newton Life Jacket
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150 Newton Life Jacket
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275 Newton Life Jacket
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SOLAS / M.E.D. MSC 200 (80) / 2010
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| Description |
- Only suitable for use by capable swimmers and should only be used at or on sheltered waters where help is rapidly available.
- Not safe in case of unconsciousness.
- NOT A LIFEJACKET!
- For users of 30 kg and over.
- 50N buoyancy aid is suited to situations demanding extensive freedom of movement, for example canoing, jet skiing, sailing.
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- Suitable for use at or on inland and sheltered waters.
- Offers limited safety in case of unconsciousness and when wearing waterproof clothing.
- Suitable for children and adults at or on inland and sheltered waters during normal weather conditions and wearing light clothing.
- Offers good protection for both swimmers and non-swimmers.
- The 100N lifejackets are designed to turn an unconscious user onto his/her back to keep the airways clear of water.
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- For swimmers and non-swimmers. Suitable for use at or on open and coastal waters.
- Offers limited safety in case of unconsciousness when wearing heavy waterproof clothing.
- Suitable for children and adults at or on open and coastal waters in heavy weather conditions and wearing light (rain) clothing.
- The 150N lifejackets are designed to turn an unconscious user onto his/her back to keep the airways clear of water.
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- Ideal for use with heavy, waterproof clothing at or on the sea in extremely heavy weather conditions.
- Safe for use in the case of unconsciousness under almost all conditions.
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- SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) 74 / 96.
- IMO (International Maritime Organization) Res. MSC.48 (66) & Res. MSC.54 (66).
- IMO Res. A689 (17) Recommendation on testing of Lifesaving Appliances. L.S.A code (life saving appliance code)
- SOLAS 74, as amended, Regulation III/4 and 34.
- The LSA code, Regulations 1/1.2 and II/2.2
- IMO Resolution MSC.81 (70), part 1, MSC 200 (80), MSC 207 (81))
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| Usage |
Coastal sailing, beach / shore activities. Suitable for good swimmers.
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Sheltered waters, inshore and coastal sailing.
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Open sea / blue water sailing.
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Open sea / blue water sailing. Extreme Conditions and professional use.
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Open sea / blue water sailing. Extreme Conditions and professional use.
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| Type of Vessel |
Canoe-kayak, windsurf, dinghy, water ski, jet ski, kitesurf, stand up paddle.
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Sail and power crafts.
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Sail and power crafts.
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Sail and power crafts, Commercial and passenger vessels (SOLAS), drilling platformes.
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Sail and power crafts, Commercial and passenger vessels (SOLAS), drilling platformes.
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| Performance |
Not self-righting. Keeps the airway out of the water, wearer being conscious.
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Self-righting: Turns wearer safely on his back within 10 seconds.
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Self-righting: Turns wearer safely on his back within 5 seconds.
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Self-righting: Turns wearer safely on his back within 5 seconds, user wearing heavy protective clothing. Recomended for use with clothing that may trap air.
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Self-righting: Turns wearer safely on his back within 5 seconds, user wearing heavy protective clothing. Recomended for use with clothing that may trap air.
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| Color |
One or several
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Bright colour imposed
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Bright colour imposed
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Bright colour imposed
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Bright colour imposed
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| Reflecting Material |
Not required
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100 cm²
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300 cm²
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300 cm²
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400 cm²
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| Whistle |
Not required
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Required
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Required
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Required
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Required
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| Grab Handle |
Not required
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Required
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Required
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Required
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Required
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| Crutch Strap |
Not required
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Recommended
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Recommended
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Recommended
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Recommended
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