Open waters
There are two types of lifejacket available for open waters:


Type 401 - inflatable

• Achieves buoyancy by either a:
  • water-activated switch
  • manual pull cord
• May include a mouthpiece
• Designed to keep the wearer vertical during unconsciousness
• Comfortable and convenient to wear at all times
• Must provide 150 newtons of buoyancy
   

Inshore waters



Type 402

• Must have a buoyant collar
• Not designed to keep an unconscious person’s face above water
• Provides at least 71 newtons of buoyancy (adult size)
• Comfortable and convenient to wear at all times
• Compatible with a crotch strap
• Not suitable for rough conditions

National and international standards* that substantially comply with type 402: ANSI/UL 1123
Specialist lifejackets and personal flotation devices