What is Buoyancy Requirements of Lifejacket as per SOLAS ?

  • It shall not sustain burning or continue melting after being totally enveloped in a fire for a period of 2 seconds
  • After demonstration, a person can correctly done it within a period of 1 minute without assistance.
  • It is capable of being worn inside-out or is clearly capable of being worn in only one way and, as far as possible cannot be done incorrectly.
  • Metal fastening when used shall be of a size and strength consistent with the fastening tapes and of corrosion resistant materials.
  • It shall allow the Wearer to jump a vertical distance of 4.5 meters into the water without injury and without dislodging the lifejacket.

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