27 March 2024
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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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Use | Coastal sailing, beach/coastal activities. Suitable for good swimmers. | Sheltered waters, coastal and coastal sailing. | Ocean/blue water sailing. | Ocean/blue water sailing. Extreme conditions and professional use. | Ocean/blue water sailing. Extreme conditions and professional use. |
Ship type | Canoe-kayak, windsurfing, dinghy, water skiing, jet skiing, kite surfing, stand up paddle. | Sailing and motor boats. | Sailing and motor boats. | Sailing and motor boats, commercial and passenger ships (SOLAS), oil rigs. | Sailing and motor boats, commercial and passenger ships (SOLAS), oil rigs. |
Performance | No self-correction. Keeps the airway out of the water with the wearer conscious. | Self-righting: Safely turns the wearer onto their back within 10 seconds. | Self-righting: Safely turns the wearer onto their back within 5 seconds. | Self-righting: Safely turns the wearer onto their back within 5 seconds when wearing heavy protective clothing. Recommended for use with clothing that can trap air. | Self-righting: Safely turns the wearer onto their back within 5 seconds when wearing heavy protective clothing. Recommended for use with clothing that can trap air. |
Color | One or more | Bright color imposed | Bright color imposed | Bright color imposed | Bright color imposed |
Reflective material | Not required | 100 cm² | 300 cm² | 300 cm² | 400 cm² |
Whistle | Not required | Necessary | Necessary | Necessary | Necessary |
Grab handle | Not required | Necessary | Necessary | Necessary | Necessary |
Crutch straps | Not required | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended |