RS, 4.3 KG LIFEBUOY, C/W: REFLECTIVE TAPE, EC APPROVED

• Outside material : HDPE
• Inside material : Hard PU

2.5 kg life buoys are fit for all kinds of vessels and aquatic equipments, used by the seaman and passengers for life‐saving.
Lifebuoys of more than 4.0 kg are used to release the self‐activated smoke signal, supplying lifebuoy for the rescues and research direction for the rescuers.

In accordance with SOLAS 1974/1996, the International Life‐saving Appliance Code and MSC.81 (70).

Lifebuoy can be inspected by;

• Ensuring that the foam is well coated, and the plug covering the mouth of the filler is tucked under the reflective tapes.
• Ensure that the lifebuoy ring is not damaged
• Ensure that it is well-positioned and can be dropped instantly if needed.
• Ensure that the health of the lifebuoy ring has not deteriorated and would perform the same way as new if thrown in the water.

15. Do Lifebuoy Rings Expire?

There is no exact date for the expiry of lifebuoy rings. They can be inspected with respect to these points.

• Ensure the plastic on the ring has been not deter by being exposed to the sun.
• Ensure the grab line is not damaged; it should be securely attached to the ring.
• Ensure that water hasn’t ingress the lifebuoy ring and resulting in exceeding the weight limit.