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 visible
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.