General Service Life Preserver

Trustworthy Abandonment Solution for Naval Forces

The General Service Lifejacket (GS) is designed for rapid response-driven maritime encounters. This compact, waist-worn pouch ensures naval forces are prepared for action stations, damage control, and tight space manoeuvres. Built for easy deployment, the GS lifejacket sits snug, ready for immediate use with a simple pull-over action.

Performance

When underwater emergencies occur, a trusted, proven partner is essential. Our submarine escape and abandonment systems are engineered for precision, speed, and survivability, delivering reliable performance under extreme pressure and time-critical conditions. From deep escape scenarios to surface evacuation, they enable rapid, controlled responses when it matters most.

Innovation

We are continually advancing our submarine escape and abandonment capabilities to meet the evolving demands of naval operations. Through new material sciences, technological innovation and strategic partnerships, we push the boundaries of survivability — developing solutions that set new standards in performance, integration and reliability beneath the surface.

Protection

Sub-surface emergencies demand absolute confidence in protective systems. Our escape and abandonment solutions are designed to safeguard submariners from depth to recovery, delivering thermal insulation, flotation, and life-support performance under the harshest conditions. Proven through rigorous testing, they provide the protection needed when submariner survival is the priority.

Product Benefits

Compact and Convenient:
The waist-worn design ensures minimal interference during naval operations.

Durable and Reliable:
Manufactured from high-strength materials, offering long-lasting protection in demanding conditions.

Ready for Rescue:
The built-in lifting harness and spray hood provide enhanced survivability in water rescue scenarios.

Key Features

Durable Waist-Worn Pouch:
Compact and soft for comfort, worn on a super-strong webbing belt.

Low Profile Design:
Designed to aid compartment escape during high-risk situations.

Manual Inflation:
Orally inflated lifejacket for quick and easy activation.

Maximum Durability:
Manufactured from butyl-proofed nylon, providing impact protection when entering the water.

Spray Hood with Visor:
Equipped with a spray hood with a transparent visor for added protection.

Survivor Rescue Features:
Integrated lifting harness for swift water rescue operations.

Technical Specification

Buoyancy:	150N buoyancy
Inflation:	Manual oral inflation
Material:	Butyl-proofed nylon for impact resistance
Rescue Features:	Integrated lifting harness for water rescue
Weight:	1.3 kg (with pouch and belt)
Inflation Mechanism:	Oral tube with a rapid manual inflation system
Visibility:	High-visibility spray hood with transparent visor

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