A petition in the UK is looking to make wearing a lifejacket compulsory for those aged under 16. Marine Industry News explores the debate looking at responsibility, consequences and attitudes. According to Alistair Hackett, managing director of Ocean Safety, the marine industry has seen a massive increase in lifejacket use in the UK. He puts […]
Baltic Lifejackets will be showcasing its new products at the Metstrade show (METS) in November including a newly developed range designed for stand up paddleboarders. The first new launch of lifejackets will be the Multisport range: The Slim Pro and Slim Reflective, the Multisport – GT Retro and the Multisport X4. The Slim Pro and […]
Swedish company, Baltic Lifejackets, has released its new Baltic Extreme buoyancy aid. The Baltic Extreme is a 50N buoyancy vest. Equipped for all types of sailing, it has primarily been designed with the competitive dinghy and keelboat sailor in mind. The buoyancy aid is fully adjustable with an intended snug fit, to move with the […]