Japanese shipping giant, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL), in a bid to reduce the number of deaths caused by "man overboard incidents", announced that it is issuing life jackets fitted out with radar reflectors. MOL stressed that the new life jacket integrates a compact, lightweight and portable radar reflector that ensures faster detection of sailors overboard and adrift on the high seas. An improved micro prism reflective material offers six times the reflective performance set by international standards.
MOL said this U.S.-developed material also improves safety and visibility when seafarers are working on deck and in case they are swept overboard by huge waves.
The company said life jacket has a detachable protective cover that is easy to replace in case of damage or deterioration.
MOL said their latest life jackets were developed in cooperation with major life jacket manufacturer Koa Kako Co., Ltd.
It also stated that reinforced life jacket protective cover is made of nylon instead of polyurethane to improve resistance to abrasion or tear.
MOL said this part of their program aims to improve their operational safety for their crewmembers.
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Source: hellenicshippingnews.com
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