Do you know the difference?

It should be recognised that Lifejackets and Buoyancy Aids fulfil different functions. There are four types of buoyancy garments, each intended to be suitable for different activities in different risk situations. These are:

The 275N Crewfit, 275N Crewfit PLUS and 275N Voyager are high performance devices for offshore and severe conditions when maximum protection is required or where heavy waterproof clothing is being worn. The 275N Lifejacket gives improved assurance of safety from drowning to people who are not able to help themselves. Whilst it cannot be guaranteed to self-right an unconscious user wearing heavy waterproofs, the additional buoyancy it provides should ensure it will in a great majority of cases.

The 150N Crewfit, Crewfit PLUS, Short Adult Crewfit, Junior Crewfit, 150N Voyager and 150N Freedom are suitable for swimmers and non-swimmers, for use in all but the most severe conditions. They will give reasonable assurance of safety from drowning to people who are not able to help themselves. They may not immediately self-right an unconscious user wearing heavy waterproof clothing.

Suitable for people who can swim, for use in sheltered waters. It gives a reasonable assurance of safety from drowning to a person in relatively calm waters. They may not immediately self-right an unconscious user.

Only suitable for competent swimmers, for use in sheltered waters where help is close at hand. A 50N Buoyancy Aid only provides support to conscious persons who can help themselves. It is inferior in performance to a Lifejacket.