Lifejackets
Ouest Sécurité Marine offers a complete range of lifejackets for recreational and professional use
Regulations governing PPE against drowning
What is PPE against drowning
PPE against drowning is equipment intended to be worn by mariners when exposed, in the course of their activity, to the risk of falling into the sea and drowning. This equipment must make it possible to bring exhausted or unconscious persons in distress at sea to the surface, as quickly as possible, without danger to their health, and support them in a position allowing them to breathe while awaiting rescue. It may have full or partial intrinsic buoyancy, or it may be inflated by means of an automatically or manually released gas, or by mouth
Mandatory annual check
PPE against drowning shall be submitted to a mandatory annual check carried out by a qualified expert (approved contractor or trained personnel). This inspection is mainly carried out to check the condition of the outer lining, the tightness of the inflatable chamber and the condition of the gas cartridge. Once the checks are completed, the next inspection date is written on the equipment and a certificate is issued. This procedure must be recorded in the ship safety register by the employer.
What are the obligations for professional mariners?
Since 2007, it is compulsory for mariners to wear PPE against drowning when exposed to the risk of falling overboard, in particular: during fishing operations, when working at night, in the absence of visibility or in adverse weather conditions, and when travelling in dinghies or other light craft. It is also compulsory to wear this PPE in all circumstances when justified, or deemed necessary by the ship master.
Obligations for employers
As with any other PPE (gloves, helmets, safety boots, etc.), the employer must provide free PPE against drowning (approved) to mariners, adapted to the work to be carried out and for personal use. The ship master must also train and inform mariners on the conditions of use and maintenance of their equipment. In turn, mariners are required to observe these requirements
Mandatory since 2007
Since 2007, lifejackets are part of the compulsory maritime safety equipment. As for any PPE, the rules for the provision and use thereof on board are governed by regulations.
Approved for your safety
PPE is intended to prevent drowning, therefore lifejackets (and all PFDs) are subject to the European standards ISO 12402-1 to 10 defining comfort and buoyancy criteria.
A wide range of brands
Ouest Sécurité Marine distributes and services lifejackets of the following brands: Crewsaver, Marine Pool, Mullion, Ocean Safety, Plastimo.
Our lifejacket models
How to choose a lifejacket?
Ouest Sécurité Marine distributes and services the following brands of waistcoats.
Check out our products available for on-line purchase at osm.comptoirdelamer.fr
If you need personal advice:
Crewsaver
Marine Pool
Plastimo
Ocean Safety
Mullion
How to choose it?
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Guaranteed safety in case of emergency
Although maritime accidents have been steadily decreasing over the last 20 years, the prevention effort must always continue. It is our duty to offer quality equipment to prevent any possible risks.
Adjustment and control of equipment
The adjustment, control and maintenance of water safety equipment is an integral part of the basic safety principles for navigation at sea.
At Ouest Sécurité Marine, we also offer a wide range of services to ensure your safety.