What is immersion suit ? How to wear in

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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