The Republic of the Marshall Islands warned of potential damage on immersion suits which could render them unusable and advised all interested parties to ensure that all immersion suits are properly fitting, well-maintained, and ready for use in an emergency.
This warning came after a recent case aboard a Marshall Islands-flagged vessel, where the damage to the zipper closures on multiple immersion suits was apparently the direct result of the crew’s efforts to maintain them.
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https://safety4sea.com/rmi-warns-of-immersion-suits-deficiencies/