An immersion
suit (or survival
suit, or immersion
survival suit),
is a special type of waterproof
dry suit that
protects a person from hypothermia
when immersed in cold waters, usually after
abandoning a sinking or capsized vessel. The
way actually an immersion suit works, is to
maintain the body heat within the suit and
keeping the user dry from the cold water. An
immersion suit is designed to have a bright
color in order to be highly visible from a
long distance and to provide comfortable
movement to the user in order to abandon
safely the vessel. This type of immersion
suits are worn in emergencies and every crew
member needs to own one in the appropriate
size. Furthermore, emergency drills need to
occur often within the vessel in order the
crew members to be agile and get in their
immersion suits quickly.
Immersion suit insulated Neptune:
FOS LED 12 Poppa 135ο
It is well known
that a person’s chances of survival when immersed in water
are improved only by the ability to remain dry and maintain
the body temperature at a comfortable level. LALIZAS has
designed it’s Immersion suit to protect you in situations
where the danger of hypothermia is great, thereby greatly
increasing your chances of survival.
The LALIZAS Immersion suit is made of reinforced
neoprene and incorporates a face seal and flap, 3 fingered
gloves, front waterproof zipper, ankle cuffs, neoprene
pocket and retro-reflective tape. All these features have
been designed to protect you against cold, without
diminishing the freedom of movement.
Exceeding the latest SOLAS specifications for
hypothermia protection, it is ideal use on board ferries,
offshore drilling rigs, rescue boats, man-overboard boats
and for general commercial use.
Thermal Protective:
Thermal Protective Aid Alusafe -T - LSA Code
One of the most
developed designs in the field of thermal protection, the
Lalizas «Alusafe-T» suit is constructed with aluminum film
coated fabric, so as to protect the wearer from hypothermia,
which may be caused by prolonged exposure in liferaft and rescue
boats.
The low thermal conductivity of aluminum reduces both the
convective and evaporative heat loss from the user’s body and
preserves stable temperature. Survivor’s protection from wind
and cold is warranted, as it covers the fully clad body wearing
even a lifejacket. Moreover, «Alusafe-T» suit meets the ‘LSA
Code’ requirements.
ADVISOR - Immersion Suit::
This immersion suit is to be worn with
a lifejacket.
COLOR: Red
SIZES:
Universal Adult
WEIGHT: 55-95 Kg
HEIGHT: 160 - 190 cm
Xlarge
Adult
WEIGHT: 85 - 130 Kg
HEIGHT: max 205 cm
Immersion Suit main Parts
·
Neoprene Fabric, 5 mm
width with insulating properties
·
Water proof Zipper
·
Retro - reflective tapes
made by 3M , MED approved
·
Rubber or neoprene gloves
·
Light pocket for an
approved solas light
·
Non - skid Sole
·
Bag
INSPECTION TIMING of Immersion Suits
Monthly inspections are suggested to be
carried out by ship’s crew according to SOLAS regulation ΙΙΙ / 20.7.
Every six months, the hanging of the immersion suit on a broad
hanger is recommended for at least 48 hours. This is to enable any
moisture inside the suit to dry out. The zippers should also be
lubricated at least once a year or whenever the chain feels dry and
the sliding force is up. For frequently used suit, lubrication
should be repeated apx. every 10 uses.
DONNING
In an emergency there is no time to learn how
equipment works. Therefore it would be sensible that the user
practices beforehand, in order to become familiar with the use and
features of the Immersion suit. Monthly practice should reduce the
donning time from minutes to seconds.
Enter water feet first while protecting your
airways with your hands.
AUTHORIZED SERVICE STATION
Lalizas recommends that all immersion suits be
fully and thoroughly inspected by a Lalizas authorized service
station at intervals of not exceeding three years, or more
frequently for suits over ten years of age. Contact your Flag
Administration for further advice.
Please contact
LALIZAS for
a list of authorized service stations.
