Safety Equipment
In the Shock Mitigation Directory this category is separated into sub-categories including Lifejackets & PFD.
Lifejackets & PFD
Lifejackets are designed to support an unconscious person and are usually automatically activated with a manual option. A PFD is a Personal Floatation Device.
Different parts of the world have different compliance standards including EU Directives in Europe, US Coastguard approval and the international SOLAS (Safety Of Life At Sea).
Distress Flares & Signalling Equipment
Distress flares are carried by all vessels and depending on type can be used by day or night. Types include handheld flare, rocket flare, smoke signals and dye markers.
Other means of distress signalling are strobe lights, SARTs (Search & Rescue Transponders) and EPIRBs (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons).
Man Overboard Alarms
Sonar, radio frequency & GPS (Global Positioning System) technologies are being used to develop crew safety systems that sound an alarm during a man overboard emergency.
An effective approach to crew safety is to combine a man overboard alarm system with a PLB (Personal Locator Beacon) carried by crew members.
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Lifejackets & PFD
Lifejackets are designed to support an unconscious person. A lifejacket can be activated automatically by contact with water or manually by a 'pull to inflate' option. A PFD is a Personal Floatation Device. There are various compliance standards around the world including EC Directives in Europe, US Coastguard approval and the international SOLAS (Safety Of Life At Sea).
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