Wilhelmsen Ships Service launches lifejacket suited to offshore service
WILHELMSEN Ships Service (WSS), provider of products and services to the shipping industry, has launched a lifejacket specially designed to safeguard workers in the harshest offshore environments.
The Unitor Inflatable Lifejacket features class leading buoyancy, a Hammar automatic hydrostatic release system, and a design that is rugged, yet also light and comfortable to wear when performing demanding offshore tasks.
"There's no shortage of lifejackets on the market, but few that are created to match the unique requirements of working offshore," said Western Australia manager Philip Gatland.
"The Unitor Inflatable Lifejacket is very light, easy to put on and easy to wear, allowing both free movement and optimal protection. It features a patented interlocking lobe bladder that inflates automatically and self-rights the user in less than five seconds, even when unconscious.
"It is high visibility, heavy duty and compliant with ISO 12402-3 regulations. The life jacket forms an effective wave barrier. This ensures that, regardless of whether the wearer is conscious or not, water is not channelled towards his face, protecting airflows.
In addition, its 170N buoyancy rating compares favourably to the industry standard 150N, providing extra safety for larger operators or those carrying tools" said the WSS statement.
WILHELMSEN Ships Service (WSS), provider of products and services to the shipping industry, has launched a lifejacket specially designed to safeguard workers in the harshest offshore environments.
The Unitor Inflatable Lifejacket features class leading buoyancy, a Hammar automatic hydrostatic release system, and a design that is rugged, yet also light and comfortable to wear when performing demanding offshore tasks.
"There's no shortage of lifejackets on the market, but few that are created to match the unique requirements of working offshore," said Western Australia manager Philip Gatland.
"The Unitor Inflatable Lifejacket is very light, easy to put on and easy to wear, allowing both free movement and optimal protection. It features a patented interlocking lobe bladder that inflates automatically and self-rights the user in less than five seconds, even when unconscious.
"It is high visibility, heavy duty and compliant with ISO 12402-3 regulations. The life jacket forms an effective wave barrier. This ensures that, regardless of whether the wearer is conscious or not, water is not channelled towards his face, protecting airflows.
In addition, its 170N buoyancy rating compares favourably to the industry standard 150N, providing extra safety for larger operators or those carrying tools" said the WSS statement.