What is immersion suit ?
What is immersion suit ?
An immersion suit is a body covering suit that is worn specifically for the purpose of remaining afloat and surviving during emergencies in high seas. This suit is therefore also known as a survival suit or a rescue suit
Definition:
Immersion suit is a protective suit which reduces the body heat loss of a person wearing it in cold water
General requirements:
it can be unpacked and donned without assistance within 2 min, taking into account any associated clothing, and a lifejacket if the immersion suit is to be worn in conjunction with a lifejacket;
it will cover the whole body with the exception of the face. Hands shall also be covered unless permanently attached gloves are provided;
it is provided with arrangements to minimize or reduce free air in the legs of the suit;
It allows to climb up and down a vertical ladder at least 5 m in length;
It allows to perform normal duties associated with abandonment;
It allows to jump from a height of not less than 4.5 m into the water without damaging or dislodging the immersion suit, or being injured;
It allows to swim a short distance through the water and board a survival craft.
marked with instructions that it must be worn in conjunction with warm clothing;
so constructed that, when worn in conjunction with warm clothing, it gives thermal protection such that, the wearer's body core temperature does not fall more than 2°C for a period of 1h in calm circulating water at a temperature of 5°C
An immersion suit made of material with inherent insulation
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