A lifebuoy is the simplest piece of lifesaving equipment on board, yet its certification story is anything but simple. Sea Keepers supplies SOLAS-MED approved lifebuoys in 2.5 kg and 4.3 kg variants, tested at temperatures down to −62°C.
Cold testing matters because materials behave differently at extremes: foams can become brittle, shells can crack on impact, and retroreflective tape can delaminate. Certification to −62°C means the buoy will survive being deployed from a vessel trading in severe cold and warm-water routes alike.
The weight variants serve different functions — 2.5 kg buoys for general man-overboard stations, and 4.3 kg buoys where quick-release arrangements with self-igniting lights and smoke signals are required near the bridge wings.
Matching SOLAS-MED lifebuoy lights, tested to the same low-temperature standard, complete the station. Both are available through our lifesaving equipment catalogue with guidance on quantities per vessel length and class notation.
For the business buyer
Confirm the intended vessel or facility, operating environment, quantity and required approval before requesting a quotation. Capacity, coverage and service interval should be matched to the risk rather than selected by headline price.
For technical experts
Verify the delivered model against the maker reference, rating, dimensions, materials, operating limits and certification scope. Record the serial or batch number and retain the manufacturer datasheet, declaration, test report and maintenance instructions in the vessel file.
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