SOLAS Approved 24" Orange Life Ring - 2.5kg Weight with Certified SOLAS Tape and Rescue Lines - UK SOLAS-Compliant 2.5kg Lifebuoy with Retro-reflective Tape
A 24" / 62cm SOLAS & MED compliant orange 2.5kg lifebuoy complete with retro reflective tape and grablines. 2.5kg SOLAS & MED Ships Wheel Compliant / Approved 24 inch liferings are used for various commercial and leisure applications. Suitable for use on Docks, Piers, Harbours, Marinas and when additional buoyancy is needed.
Key Features & Equipment Benefits:
Size: The lifebuoy has a diameter of 24" or 62cm, which makes it suitable for various applications.
Compliance: It meets the SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) and MED (Marine Equipment Directive) regulations. These standards ensure that the lifebuoy meets the required safety criteria for use on ships, docks, piers, harbours, and marinas.
Colour: The lifebuoy is orange in colour, which is highly visible in marine environments and aids in quick identification and retrieval during emergencies.
Retro-reflective tape: The lifebuoy is equipped with retro-reflective tape. This tape reflects light back to its source, making the lifebuoy more visible in low-light or nighttime conditions. It helps rescuers locate the lifebuoy more easily.
Grablines: The lifebuoy is equipped with grablines, which are typically attached to the outer circumference of the lifebuoy. These lines allow individuals in the water to be pulled to the rescuer, and for the casualty to hold on to the lifebuoy securely while awaiting rescue.
For use in either fresh or salt water.
Ideal for deployment near rivers, canals and lakes.
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