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Definition | 50 Newton Buoyancy Aid | 100 Newton Life Jacket | 150 Newton Life Jacket | 275 Newton Life Jacket | SOLAS / M.E.D. MSC 200 (80) / 2010 |
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Usage | Coastal sailing, beach / shore activities. Suitable for good swimmers. | Sheltered waters, inshore and coastal sailing. | Open sea / blue water sailing. | Open sea / blue water sailing. Extreme Conditions and professional use. | Open sea / blue water sailing. Extreme Conditions and professional use. |
Type of Vessel | Canoe-kayak, windsurf, dinghy, water ski, jet ski, kitesurf, stand up paddle. | Sail and power crafts. | Sail and power crafts. | Sail and power crafts, Commercial and passenger vessels (SOLAS), drilling platformes. | Sail and power crafts, Commercial and passenger vessels (SOLAS), drilling platformes. |
Performance | Not self-righting. Keeps the airway out of the water, wearer being conscious. | Self-righting: Turns wearer safely on his back within 10 seconds. | Self-righting: Turns wearer safely on his back within 5 seconds. | 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. | 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. |
Color | One or several | Bright colour imposed | Bright colour imposed | Bright colour imposed | Bright colour imposed |
Reflecting Material | Not required | 100 cm² | 300 cm² | 300 cm² | 400 cm² |
Whistle | Not required | Required | Required | Required | Required |
Grab Handle | Not required | Required | Required | Required | Required |
Crutch Strap | Not required | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended |