LED Lifejacket Rescue Light with Lithium Battery (SOLAS Approved)

This LED emergency light for lifejackets is designed to activate automatically when the wearer falls into the water. The compact device attaches securely to the lifejacket, and upon immersion, its water sensor triggers a bright flashing light. The intense strobing white LED immediately draws attention in darkness or low-visibility conditions, greatly increasing the chances that a person in the water will be quickly spotted by rescue teams.

The light is powered by a built-in lithium battery with a 5-year shelf life (when unused). Once activated, it will flash continuously for over 8 hours, exceeding SOLAS requirements (which mandate at least 8 hours of operation). This ensures that even during a prolonged night search-and-rescue operation, the survivor remains illuminated for an adequate duration. The LED’s brightness and flash frequency are optimized to be highly conspicuous to the human eye at night.

The unit also offers manual control. It features an off switch that the survivor or crew can use after rescue to conserve battery power. There is also a manual activation option – useful for testing the light before use or during drills. The design is compact, and the sturdy clip/strap system makes it easy to attach the light to a lifejacket strap without interfering with the wearer’s comfort or mobility. The device is lightweight and unobtrusive when attached, so it won’t hinder movement.

This product complies with international life-saving appliance standards – it is SOLAS LSA Code certified and MED (Marine Equipment Directive 96/98/EC) approved. This certification verifies that the light meets strict criteria for brightness, flash duration, and reliability. Such lifejacket lights are mandatory on passenger and commercial ships (one is fitted to every lifejacket and immersion suit on board). For all other recreational boats and yachts, having them is strongly recommended as part of the safety gear. The presence of an automatic lifejacket light greatly improves the odds of recovering a man overboard at night or in poor visibility.

• Universal Use: Suitable for all standard foam-filled and inflatable lifejackets, as well as immersion suits. It attaches easily and stays secure on virtually any lifejacket design, typically clipping onto the shoulder area.
• Applications: Deployed on commercial ships, passenger ferries, offshore oil/gas platforms, and by recreational boaters and sailors for personal safety. It is indispensable in man-overboard scenarios during nighttime.
• Mounting: Comes with a clip or buckle for mounting – typically placed on the shoulder or high on the lifejacket. Ensure the light is unobstructed and will make contact with water upon entry. Installation is simple and the light stays out of the way until needed.
• Recommendation: Equip every lifejacket on board with a SOLAS-approved LED light. In an overboard emergency at night, this small device can be lifesaving by making the person in the water visible to rescuers from afar.