Report reveals major safety flaws in children's lifejackets, with most failing to self-right adequately.

Maritime NSW's unpublished report reveals serious flaws in children's lifejackets, with two out of eight failing to self-right 80% of the time. The best-performing jacket only passed 65% of the time, compared to generally good performance in adult lifejackets. Despite being new and certified, these failures pose significant safety concerns for non-swimmers and injured children. Maritime NSW stresses the importance of wearing lifejackets on recreational vessels despite these issues.

November 18, 2024
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