Hazardous Duty Life Preserver

Trusted Protection for High-Risk Maritime Operations

The Hazardous Duty Life Preserver is designed to protect those serving in the most perilous maritime environments. Approved by the UK Ministry of Defence, this lifejacket ensures safety on deck, the bridge, or during ship-to-ship transfers. Lightweight and durable, it is simple to don and service, featuring automatic inflation upon water impact, ensuring swift protection in critical situations. Ideal for hazardous conditions, the life preserver combines ease of use with uncompromising reliability.

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

Immediate Inflation:
Ensures quick inflation upon water impact, offering fast protection in hazardous situations.

Durable for Extreme Conditions:
Built to last with tough, impact-resistant materials.

Rescue-Ready:
Features a recovery loop, enhancing the efficiency of rescue efforts.

Platform Compatibility:
The Hazardous Duty Life Preserver is suitable for a wide range of maritime platforms, making it ideal for use on ships, rescue crafts, and during bridge-to-ship transfers.

Key Features

Quick Response Inflation:
Automatic inflation upon water contact for immediate protection.

Manual Top-Up:
Equipped with an oral inflation tube for manual adjustments or deflation.

Maximum Durability:
Constructed from butyl-proofed nylon for enhanced protection against impact upon water entry.

Spray Hood:
Integrated with a large transparent visor for optimal protection against spray and splashes.

Safety Tested & Approved:
Rigorously tested, including a drop test as per UK MOD standards.

Aids Rescue:
A recovery loop attached to the waist belt assists in rescue operations.

Technical Specification

Weight:	1 kg
Buoyancy:	18 kg (approx. 39.7 lbs)
Inflation System:	40g CO2 cylinder, disposable
Material:	Heavy-duty stole, 2-ply butyl-proofed nylon
Part Number:	A389800A00
NSN:	4220-99-867-9558

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