Coast Guard Safety Alert:
This safety alert reminds all inflatable life jacket users of the importance of performing periodic maintenance on their equipment. Instances of fatal accidents where inflatable life jackets failed to properly inflate have been documented. When a life jacket fails to inflate properly, the results can be life threatening. Unknown bladder leaks may exist, fabric degradation or an improperly installed CO2 cylinder is all it takes to render an inflatable life jacket ineffective by preventing its inflation or ability to stay inflated.
The failure rate of life jackets can be alarmingly high without proper attention
In the early 1970s, a new method of categorizing life jackets was introduced by the Coast Guard and Underwriter’s Lab
Harness & Tether Requirements
- Every crew member must have a ha
To be safe, all harnesses, whether integral with a PFD or not, should fit properly.
Lifejacket /Personal Flotation Device (PFD) Requirements