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
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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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))
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