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RIB gilet de sauvetage hybride, de chez BALTIC

Un gilet de sauvetage hybride pour les conditions extrêmes. La flottabilité est assurée à la fois par de la mousse à cellules fermées et une vessie gonflable. Le Rib est équipé d’un harnais de sécurité intégré homologué EN ISO 12401, d’un harnais de levage et de deux sangles pour le soulèvement . Il comprend également un écran de pulvérisation intégré, un support VHF/Epirb, une fenêtre d’inspection de l’état du système de gonflage automatique ainsi que des points de fixation pour […]

Gilet de sauvetage INDUSTRIAL 150 ARGUS, BALTIC

Developed for the professional fisherman or for use when an extra -durable lifejacket with automatic inflation is needed. The Industrial 150 comes with a durable soft PVC outer cover, providing very high resistance to fish oil, industrial oil, mould, UV-light, heavy -abrasion etc. Easy re-closing by a way of a Delrin zip. Other features are retro reflective patches, lifting becket, detachable crutch strap and four toggles to attach this lifejacket to a jacket and to attach a sprayhood. Automatic cartridge […]

SAFE BOATING WEEK – HYPOTHERMIA 101

Hypothermia. Say it out loud and it’s an unpleasant sounding word. But it has a simple meaning. It’s when the core of your body drops to abnormally low body temperatures and if it goes too low and for too long eventually your heart can stop. Many Canadian boaters are aware of hypothermia but most are not aware that it is the ‘final stage’ your body reaches after being in cold water. Many people die during the first few minutes of […]

Comment choisir un équipement individuel de flottaison (EIF) ?

Le choix d’un Équipement individuel de flottaison (EIF), est issu du résultat de l’analyse des risques entre l’élément aquatique, le support de travail et la tâche à effectuer. L’EIF doit permettre de protéger la personne qui tombe à l’eau, en maintenant ses voies respiratoires hors de l’eau et en facilitant son repérage de jour comme de nuit et  d’assurer son retournement si elle est inconsciente. Les EIF peuvent être à flottabilité permanente de 50N, 100N, 150N ou à flottabilité gonflable […]

New Helicopter Transportation Suits | atlanticcanadaoffshore.ca

Helicopter Transportation Suits When traveling offshore by helicopter, workers wear helicopter passenger transportation suits designed to protect them in an emergency evacuation at sea. As part of continuous improvement efforts, offshore operators in Atlantic Canada are working collectively to complete a new suit, aiming for an expected introduction in 2015. Although helicopter transportation suits currently in use offshore are still approved for use and meet previous standard requirements, the new suit’s development follows an extensive review of the Canadian General […]

Gilet gonflable EVO 165 Hydrostatique Hammar, PLASTIMO

Caractéristiques techniques du gilet gonflable PLASTIMO EVO 165  Hydrostatique Hammar  : Flottabilité : Catégorie 150N, flottabilité réelle 165N (gonflage par bouteille 33 g CO2) Housse extérieure : Coupe courte et et forme ergonomique arrondie. Simple, confortable et pratique a enfiler. Patch de confort frontal en mousse, intégré à la sangle. Tissu souple et resistant. Sangle dorsale pour une meilleure tenue (polypropylène larg. 40mm) Double sous-cutale (en Y) Visibilité du gilet gonflé : Chambre à air jaune + 300 cm² de bandes […]

Survitec create industry first with custom-designed working at height lifejacket

The first lifejacket custom-designed specifically for offshore personnel carrying out rope access or work at height has been developed by Survitec Group, the provider of survival and safety equipment to the offshore industry. The jacket, which has been designed in conjunction with leading offshore operators, incorporates a number of safety features which include minimising the risk of accidental deployment. Trialled successfully both on and offshore to work in conjunction with a fall arrest harness, it has already been recognised as […]

World Fishing & Aquaculture – Ocean Safety launches new Wipe Clean Lifejacket

Ocean Safety has introduced the new Kru Wipe Clean lifejacket for situations when a durable easy clean lifejacket is needed. The new addition features a 3D tailored collar, which increases neck comfort for constant wear, whilst the fabric makes the jacket easier to maintain when working in harsh environments. Kru Wipe Clean is part of a new Workwear range of lifejackets which Ocean Safety has added to its portfolio of lifejacket choices for both the commercial and leisure industry. Kru […]

Géo-risques, connaître les risques près de chez soi.

Sur GéoRisques, vous trouverez de l’information pour tous les publics sur les risques naturels (inondations, séisme, mouvement de terrain, argiles, avalanches…) et technologiques (usines à risques, nucléaire, sols pollués…) : – Sur GéoRisques, vous trouverez de l’information pour tous les publics sur les risques naturels (inondations, séisme, mouvement de terrain, argiles, avalanches…) et technologiques (usines à risques, nucléaire, sols pollués…) : – des interfaces spécifiques permettant d’identifier facilement les risques près de chez vous, ou bien, de naviguer sur une […]

New arctic immersion suit triumphs over extreme temperatures

A long-time favourite of mariners facing arctic survival risks, VIKING’s PS5002 immersion suit has been upgraded and independently tested at temperatures as low as -62.6 °C. Rigorous sub-zero testing Marine and fire safety equipment leader VIKING Life-Saving Equipment has released the latest model of its popular polar-conditions immersion suit, the VIKING PS5002. The suit’s launch was preceded by one of the most rigorous sub-zero tests ever conducted on this type of personal protection equipment (PPE). “The PS5002 is a very […]

VIKING’s PS5002, new arctic immersion suit triumphs over extreme temperatures

A long-time favourite of mariners facing arctic survival risks, VIKING’s PS5002 immersion suit has been upgraded and independently tested at temperatures as low as -62.6 °C. Rigorous sub-zero testing Marine and fire safety equipment leader VIKING Life-Saving Equipment has released the latest model of its popular polar-conditions immersion suit, the VIKING PS5002. The suit’s launch was preceded by one of the most rigorous sub-zero tests ever conducted on this type of personal protection equipment (PPE). “The PS5002 is a very […]

Survitec – MK50 Sentinel Life Preserver

MK50 Sentinel Life Preserver Developed in direct response to CAA CAP 1034 Category ‘A’ performance guidelines and meeting the requirements of ETSO-2C504 and ETSOC13F the new MK50 Sentinel Lifejacket features an integrated Emergency Breathing System (EBS). Constructed from a flame retardant material, the unique modular design allows full customisation for operating requirements, whilst the slim and ergonomic design allows for maximum comfort and manoeuvrability. The jacket features a twin inflatable chamber with a buoyancy of 275 Newtons. The modular design […]

New VIKING ETSO transport suit tough to beat

“When it comes to passenger suits for helicopter transfer, there are a number of commonly used materials and features that are well-suited to the task,” says Jens Peter Kruse, Vice President, PPE at leading maritime and fire safety equipment manufacturer and service provider VIKING Life-Saving Equipment. “We’ve taken this into account with our new suit, and we’ve made a tremendous number of comfort and safety improvements, too.” Jens Peter is referring to VIKING’s latest addition to what is already the […]

Mersey lifejacket manufacturer to launch new product that will aid rescue missions

Marine inflatable lifejackets manufacturer, International Safety Products (ISP), is launching a series of new products fitted with self-alerting systems to aid rescue missions. Bootle-based ISP has partnered with engineering and maritime communications specialist, Ocean Signal, to integrate the rescueME MOB1 device into three models of lifejackets. The rescueME MOB1 is the world’s smallest automatic identification system and activates when a lifejacket is inflated. communicating with vessels within a five-mile radius and also linking to a rescue satellite network, helping to […]

Gilet Wairgo, la dernière innovation Tribord

Aujourd’hui  il n’existe pas de réelle aide à la flottabilité pour les adeptes du surf, du stand up paddle ou du kite surf. Les gilets de sauvetage en mousse, par leur épaisseur, sont gênants dans la pratique. Tribord a imaginé un nouveau concept de gilet pour pratiquer en toute liberté de mouvements et sécurité la plupart des sports d’eau. Le gilet Wairgo est un produit normé, confortable et sécurisant. Il dispose d’un double système de gonflage. En cas de besoin, […]

SEARESCUE HYBRID 225 N par REGATTA

Le REGATTA SeaRescue Hybrid a été développée spécialement pour les utilisateurs professionnels dans les environnements de travail exigeants tels que sur le pont d’un navire, les installations offshore, les fermes marines, les bateaux RIB, etc Une solution hybride associant flottabilité permanante et flottabilité gonflable: matériau de flottabilité 55N + poumon gonflable 170N pour plus de sécurité et de flottabilité. Contient: un support radio,des poches,un porte-couteau,une sangle d’entrejambe ,une fenêtre d’inspection. Homologation: ISO12402-3 150N .           Taille : 50/70, […]

Gilet de sauvetage, SECUMAR GOLF 275 FR AC

Ce nouveau gilet de sauvetage SECUMAR de la catégorie de la famille GOLF 275N dispose de caractéristiques ignifuge et antistatique (DIN EN 1149-3 / DIN EN ISO 14116 Index 1) pour tous types d’usages professionnel près de l’eau et sur le pont dans des zones à risque d’explosion tels que pétroliers, raffineries, citernes, et entreprises pétrochimique. Une housse de protection de couleur jaune sécurité avec bandes réfléchissantes améliore la visibilité du porteur.   De forme compacte avec une housse de […]

Integrated Breathing Apparatus Training Will Change Industry Standards

Written by Carroll McCormick Occupants of helicopters that ditch into water have a good chance of surviving the impact with only minor injuries. They also stand a good chance, sadly, of drowning before they can escape the wreckage, according to accident research. Helicopter underwater emergency breathing apparatuses (HUEBA) give passengers extra time to escape, but only if training prepares them to act correctly and quickly in such unusual and highly stressful conditions. Buoyed by the conclusions of a study carried out […]

EVOLUTION 250N LIFEJACKET by CREWSAVER

EVOLUTION 250N  LIFEJACKET . A hybrid, general purpose, waistcoat style lifejacket designed for operating in an  environment where frequent water immersion is probable. Moving on from our traditional lifejacket the ‘Harvester’, the Evolution 250N provides a more modern design giving the user additional buoyancy, comfort and manoeuvrability. Constructed with 60N of inherently buoyant foam and 190N quick turn inflation chamber  provides the user with the benefits of a buoyancy aid and the increased safety solution  of a lifejacket. Manual options […]

Prévention des risques de noyade des marins, décret de 2007

Dans le cadre de la prévention des risques professionnels maritimes et au bien-être des gens de mer, un décret de 2007 a rendu obligatoire le port d’un équipement de protection individuelle destiné à prévenir les risques de noyade . Cet équipement, qui répond à des normes de sécurité (NF EN ISO 12402) est obligatoire en cas d’exposition au risque de chute à la mer et notamment dans les circonstances suivantes : lors des opérations de pêche ; en cas de travail de […]