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What is the difference between a 30″ commercial lifering and a S.O.L.A.S. lifering?

April 26, 2017Commercial difference lifering

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What is the difference between a 30″ commercial lifering and a S.O.L.A.S. lifering?

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Both liferings are approved by the United States Coast Guard. The S.O.L.A.S. lifering is manufactured to conform to the S.O.L.A.S. international convention with an added specification of having reflective tape, while the commercial lifering only meets United States Coast Guard regulations. Both rings are approved by the United States Coast Guard, however, most offshore uses, require a S.O.L.A.S. life ring.