Lifejacket

A lifejacket is a vest with a collar at the neck to prevent drowning. This turns a (unconscious) person onto his or her back so that the mouth and nose stay above the water. Lifejackets are also available for small babies a few months.

Buoyancy aids

There are also buoyancy aids, which used to be called swimming vests. Do not confuse a lifejacket with a swimming vest. Swimming vests are not able to turn people onto their backs. Wear a swimming vest only if you know how to swim or on enclosed water where help is quickly available. If you take a child with you on a boat, ensure that he or she wears a lifejacket.

There are vests available in various buoyancy categories. The vest that you buy depends on the sort of water, what you are going to do, and what clothing you are wearing. Buoyancy is expressed in N (Newtons). The larger the coefficient, the more buoyancy the vest has and the better it is able to keep your head above the water.

Work vests

Approved by the Dutch Shipping Inspectorate for use onboard sea-going vessels. For use onboard ships subject to the Ships Act and to be worn in situations when falling overboard cannot be discounted and where a great freedom of movement is needed.
Work vests can/may not replace Solas approved Lifejackets.
Go to the product list

Based on the conditions, choose which category of vest is most suitable and then look at our product list to see which weight class suits you.