Ocean Safety appointed distributor of Hansen Protection immersion suits
Ocean Safety has been appointed by Hansen Protection to distribute its range of emergency immersion suits, work suits and thermal protection suits in UK and Ireland.
Hansen Protection has over 140 years of experience in manufacturing items in waterproof textiles, producing the first survival suit products for use in harsh environments and cold water areas back in 1976.
The emergency immersion suits includes:
- The E-307 III Immersion Suit, a six-hour immersion suit that’s waterproof and flame-retardant, keeping the wearer dry and warm in the correct flotation position.
- The SeaPass Passenger Suit, an uninsulated IMO SOLAS immersion suit, to be used with a lifejacket and approved for one hour thermal protection in water temperature below 5°C. It can be vacuum packed to take up minimal space on board.
- The six-hour SeaArctic features a certified, integral self-righting device even if the wearer is unconscious. The user can also manually inflate the bladder in the hood for increased water tightness around the face, improved flotation and freeboard. It can be used without a lifejacket.
- The SeaWork, a durable and flexible next-generation immersion and anti-exposure suit designed to be comfortable when working in exposed areas on board ships and offshore installations. The suit is multi-certified and available in a number of options.
“Hansen Protection has been looking at alternatives to strengthen our presence in the British market,” says Fredrik J. Eriksen, Head of Personal Protection. “We have chosen to work with Ocean Safety and we look forward to developing the market together. With its focus in the shipping market, complementary products and presence across the UK, Ocean Safety are a good match for us.”
“With our many years of experience in the supply of safety and survival equipment for all maritime sectors, we recognise the quality and capability of the Hansen products,” says Alistair Hackett, Managing Director of Ocean Safety. “Hansen will especially complement the Offshore market which we service through our Aberdeen branch. We are delighted to be selected as a UK distributor.” For more information about the Hansen range available from Ocean Safety, please visit www.oceansafety.com.
