Immersion Suit Explained: How It Works & Why You Need It

Why are immersion suits so important, and what role do they play in survival in harsh marine conditions to avoid hypotermia? In this video, we will thoroughly explore how immersion suits work and why they are considered a critical element of rescue at sea. Learn how these suits protect against icy water and why their use is so important. We will examine situations where the use of immersion suits could have saved many lives but was unavailable for certain reasons, leading to significant tragedies. Why is it crucial to monitor the condition of immersion suits? How should you properly check the condition of immersion suits according to international SOLAS Regulations? What could happen if your suits are found to be non-compliant with required standards? We will discuss all of this in the video. https://youtube.com/shorts/qga0vVc5rrw?feature=share Timelink: ~ Intro: 00:00 - Intro 00:25 - Number of Losses 01:04 - Hypothermia at sea 01:40 - Why immersion suits are required? 02:37 - Immersion suits main advantages 03:23 - Types of Immersion Suits 03:56 - Immersion suits buoyancy explained 04:21 - Immersion Suits real-life failures 05:56 - Immersion Suits Onboard Locations 06:13 - Immersion Suits Inspections and Maintenance 07:50 - Immersion Suits Air Pressure Test 08:37 - Outro ______________________________________________________ Source of Information: ~ LSA CODE ( International Life Saving Appliance Code ) ~~ CHAPTER 2 - PERSONAL LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCE ~~~ 2.3 - IMMERSION SUITS ______________________________________________________ IMO Circulars - Maintenance and Inspections of SOLAS Immersion Suits ~ MSC.1-Circ.1047 - Guidelines For Monthly Shipboard Inspection Of Immersion Suits And Anti-Exposure Suits By Ships Crew (Secretariat) ~ MSC.1-Circ.1114 - Guidelines For Periodic Testing Of Immersion Suit And Anti-Exposure Suit Seams And Closure. ______________________________________________________ ~ Republic of the Marshall Islands - MARINE SAFETY ADVISORY No. 09-21 ~ Republic of the Marshall Islands - MARINE SAFETY ADVISORY NO. 18-19 ______________________________________________________