Safety Marine Australia: Manufacturers & Suppliers of Quality Australian-made Marine & Aviation Lifejackets, Liferafts and PFDs

ROARING FORTIES™ SMA2000 series dual buoyancy inflatable life jackets are approved by Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA - ATSO C13F).

There are many versions of SMA2000 aviation lifejackets. However they all operate with the same system ie with two 18g disposable co2 cylinders.It has an oral tube,whistle & water activated light.the lifejacket has a buoyancy of 195 Newtons ( 44lb or 19.95kg) after 24 hours.It takes 3 seconds to right an unconscious individual to an altitude of at least 30 degrees to the vertical with the mouth & nose well clear of the water. SMA 2000 has good rear & lateral support & is stable in either direction.

The lifejacket bladder is welded with a 6mm bar die & the bladder has the ability to withstand 10 psi of pressure.

It is available packaged in various forms - a choice of:

ROARING FORTIES™ SMA2158 ( CASA approved) inflatable twin chamber jacket has a spray hood attached.  This is popular with aviation pilots and their crews . Apart from commercial users, Australian Maritime Safety Authority Search and Rescue Wing personnel also prefers the use of this jacket.  It is operated with 2 x 18gm CO2 cylinders and has a buoyancy of greater than 195 Newtons( 44lb or 19.95kg) after 24 hours. The lifejacket will take only 3 seconds to right a person to an altitude of at least 30 degrees to the vertical with mouth & nose well clear of the water.This jacket will provide good rear and lateral support and is stable in either direction.

The lifejacket bladder is welded with a 6mm bar die & the bladder has the ability to withstand 10 psi of pressure.