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Immersion Suit for Alaskan Commercial Fishermen
WHAT ARE IMMERSION SUITS?
Immersion suits are survival equipment designed to protect people who work near water by providing thermal insulation, flotation, and visibility.
Currently, the US Coast Guard madates that every person on board a commercial fishing vessel in Alaskan waters must have an immersion suit. They must also be made of 5mm neoprene and be made in colors ‘International Red or Orange”
WHY IMMERSION SUITS MATTER
Alaska produces 60% of wild caught seafood in U.S.
Over 31,000 fishermen are employed yearly
Being a fishermen has a 28x higher fatality rate than national average
In an emergency fishermen must don their suits within 120 seconds
Immersion suits can provide up to 6 hours of protection when used properly