SOS MARINE DEVELOP LIFE JACKET FOR COAST GUARD
This PFD1 Vest is purposely designed for the requirements of the Australian
Volunteer Coast Guard Association. The vest is housed in an around neck
collar valise which is attached to the mesh vest. The vest has a zipper
fastening at the front and is then tightly secured to the body with an adjustable
waist 
belt. The
Buckle is a metal interlocking style. Pockets have been provided in the
vest to house the company's radios, personal items and a rear pocket for
the S.O.S Hydrapac drinking system as is modelled on the version used by
Customs.
The jacket is fitted with a manual inflation system, which is inflated via
a CO2 gas inflator on the bottom right-hand side. The wearer may also inflate
the buoyancy vest via the oral tube on the left-hand side. A pea-less whistle
is provided for use in water. A Solas light has been fitted and is located
on the front chest area. It is activated upon immersion in water and if
necessary can be turned off during daylight. Solas grade reflective tape
is located in a minimum of 6 places 
on
the upper side of the buoyancy chamber. The manual inflation model was selected
in case of being trapped inside a cabin with automatic inflation.