We recieved the following from our Classification Society (Lloyds):
[B]WITH EFFECT FROM 1ST JULY 2010
ALL VESSELS ARE TO BE PROVIDED WITH
A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF SUITABLE
ACCESSORIES FOR LIFEJACKETS WHICH
HAVE NOT BEEN DESIGNED TO FIT PERSONS
UP TO 140KG AND WITH A CHEST GIRTH OF
1,750MM, TO ALLOW THE LIFEJACKETS TO
BE SECURED TO SUCH PERSONS.
TO BE VERIFIED AT NEXT ATTENDANCE [/B]
Does this mean we need to purchase extensions for the lifejacket straps? Does anyone know where to buy these or have the manufacturer part numbers handy?
We are just purchasing 1 jacket setup as we don’t expect to have someone that size, but do need to meet the requirement. I have found only one extender made by Mustang - [SIZE=2]Pfd Belt Extender [/SIZE]Model # 10801652 , but it only fits lifejackets with the same type buckle. The only life jacket I have found that matched the extender is Kent Type I Foam Life Jacket, both can be found at West Marine. I am attaching link’s to take you to the 2 products.