Types of buoys on ships
A life jacket is a device designed to help the user, consciously or subconsciously, stay afloat with the mouth and nose on the surface of the water or while in the water. Devices designed and approved by the authorities in this case the Indonesian classification bureau for use by civilians in recreational sailing, sailors, kayaks, canoes, etc.). Different life jackets are designed for use by passengers and crew from (helicopters, airplanes) and commercial vessels (tugs, passenger ships, ferries, ships). Devices used by the military (air force, special forces, marines, navy, coast guard) and police.
Steriofoam foam
Is the simplest form of life jacket , made of steriofoam foam wrapped in a life jacket. Widely used as a safety device for ships, water buses, boats. Usually use orange to facilitate the evacuation process in the event of a disaster. Usually equipped with lights that live when the battery is submerged in water and a whistle.
Air balloon buoys
The balloon hull is placed inside a life jacket developed by pulling on the air trigger (CO2 tube) which will fill the space inside the life jacket and is usually equipped with a manual blower when the CO2 tube does not function. Is a standard aircraft equipment.
The types and types of buoys, safety in sports related to water must be really also considered, one of the safety devices for sports or activities related to water is Life Jacket or Life Jacket or also can be called a float.
Under this there are 5 types of Personal Flotation Devices , life jackets for water for individuals as seen from their shape.
1. Offshore Life Jacket
These types are indeed designed for open water conditions, condition the facial area to remain on top because of the support of 20 pounds of floating sponge. In remote situations that can be assured that assistance will be slow in coming, this jacket is designed to be durable.
2. Near-Shore Vest
Classic type, usually can be for adults and children. Designed for calm and non-current water situations. We recommend that help come soon.
3. Flotation Aid
This type is often and widely used by people, the shape is very comfortable, lots of variety, shape and type. This standard type is also for rescue in calm waters.
4. Throwable Device
A pillow or life ring designed to be thrown at someone in trouble. They are not for hours in the waters, can not swim or are unconscious.
Boat passengers are sometimes reluctant to use buoys for reasons of convenience. In fact, a buoy is very important to maintain safety. There are a number of forms of buoy that are commonly used in the ocean. Its function is to help the user, either consciously or subconsciously, to stay afloat with the mouth and nose on the surface of the water or while in the water. In Indonesia, this device must be approved by the Indonesian Classification Bureau (BKI).
Life jackets are designed differently between passengers / crew (helicopters / airplanes) and ships (ships, passenger ships, ferries). For life jacket, generally use styrofoam foam material.
The Styrofoam foam is wrapped in a life jacket. Usually used for safety of ships, water buses and boats. Orange in color, to facilitate the evacuation process in the event of an accident. Equipped with a whistle and lights that live when the battery is submerged in water.
Difference between Life Jacket and Airplane
Buoys for ships and planes differ from the material inside. For aircraft buoys, air balloon buoys are usually used. Air balloons are placed in life jackets. The user can pull the air trigger (CO2 tube) and will fill the space inside the float. Also equipped with a manual blower, if the CO2 tube does not work.
Life jackets on planes are generally always available under each passenger seat, and are always informed by the aircraft’s guide, location, method of use and use, each will make a flight.
Then, what type of buoy is used by the Zahro Express Ship? It is not known for certain because all of it has been burned. But the coil took pictures of the buoys used at KMP Zahro, another ship operating at Muara Angke.
Safety Equipment on board and its functions
1. Lifeboat (life boat)
Safety Equipment Above the first ship Lifeboat (life boat), the point is to save so many people in danger. Lifeboats in the form of small boats located on the right and left of the ship or rather on the deck of the lifeboat. On average ships have two lifeboats, while on passenger or cruise ships in accordance with the size of the ship or small. Lifeboats generally number 12. These lifeboats are made of metal, wood or fibers. The fleet of ships in the lifeboats on average has provided life safety equipment such as food, drinks, medicines and aids to seek assistance to other ships.
2. Ring Life Buoys
Life buoys and life jackets / life jackets, are useful for floating people on water. Life buoys are shaped like car tires. This buoy will be thrown into the sea if there is one passenger who falls into the sea. This buoy must have a striking color to be easily recognized.
3. Life Jackets
Life jackets are shaped like clothes. This life jacket is used by passengers to float on the sea during an emergency. Helper jackets must also have a striking color so that they are easy to see. This jacket must be equipped with a whistle attached to the rope to attract the attention of a helper.
4. Inflatable Liferaft
Assist rafts are of two types, the first is a rigid raft and the second is an inflatable raft. The second type is used if it does not succeed in lowering the lifeboat. Assistance rafts must be equipped with a cover that serves to protect passengers. The color of this raft is strikingly average, like orange for easy viewing.
Now the developed raft is shaped like a capsule with a large capacity and is equipped with a long opening strap. Its use by throwing into the sea and then pulled the rope. After the rope is pulled, the raft will automatically swell. Inside there are life-saving equipment such as food, drinks, and medicines. The capacity of the raft can carry up to 25 people.
5. Line Throwing Apparatus
Safety Equipment Above the next ship Rocket throwing rope (line throwing appliances), the point which is the first interface between survivors and helpers who simplify the approach process, can also be used for other purposes. This rope throwing device must be able to throw the closest rope as far as 230 meters.
6. Survival suit and Immersion suit
Use as a protector and prevent body temperature down due to cold sea water.
7. Thermal protective media
The point is also as a protective body, reducing heat loss.
8. Smoke Cues (Pyrotechnis)
The point is as a sign of danger when the survivor sees a rescue ship. This signal can only be seen by the eyes during the day by using buoyant smoke signal. At night you can use a hand torch (red hand flare) or parachute signal (parachute signal).
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