Open Waters

Open waters
There are two types of lifejacket available for open waters:


Type 401 - inflatable
  • Achieves buoyancy by either a:
    • water-activated switch
    • manual pull cord
  • May include a mouthpiece
  • Designed to keep the wearer vertical during unconsciousness
  • Comfortable and convenient to wear at all times
  • Must provide 150 newtons of buoyancy
     
Inshore waters



Type 402
  • Must have a buoyant collar
  • Not designed to keep an unconscious person’s face above water
  • Provides at least 71 newtons of buoyancy (adult size)
  • Comfortable and convenient to wear at all times
  • Compatible with a crotch strap
  • Not suitable for rough conditions
National and international standards* that substantially comply with type 402: ANSI/UL 1123
Specialist lifejackets and personal flotation devices
 

24 Jul 2024