What are the requirements of Anti- Exposure Suit as per SOLAS?

Definition:

Anti-exposure suit is a protective suit designed for use by rescue    boat crews and marine evacuation system parties.

Colour:

Internationally orange in colour, highly visible4

Made:

The anti-exposure suit shall be constructed with waterproof materials that does not sustain burning or continue melting after being totally enveloped in a fire for a period of 2 seconds

It shall be so constructed such that it:

  • provides inherent buoyancy of at least 70 N;
  • is made of material which reduces the risk of heat stress during rescue and evacuation operations;
  • covers the whole body with the exception of the head and hands and, where the Administration so permits, feet; gloves and a hood shall be provided in such a manner as to remain available for use with the anti-exposure suits;
  • can be unpacked and donned without assistance within 2 min;
  • does not sustain burning or continue melting after being totally enveloped in a fire for a period of 2 seconds;
  • is equipped with a pocket for a portable VHF telephone;
  • has a lateral field of vision of at least 120°.

An anti-exposure suit which also complies with the requirements of life-jackets may be classified as a life-jacket.