Inflatable Life Jacket Servicing
All inflatable lifejackets in Australia must be serviced as per the instructions that came with the lifejacket. This keeps the lifejacket compliant with Australian state maritime safety laws.
Service requirements vary depending on which version of the AS 4758.1 Standard that your lifejacket was built for.
Look for the AS 4758.1 Standard written on your lifejacket and find the year that is written after it. e.g 2022 or 2015.
2022 is the lastest version of the Standard. Download the correct instructions for your Watersnake inflatable lifejacket below:
If you have an older Watersnake inflatable lifejacket that uses breakaway green indicator clips, use these self inspection instructions instead.
View and download instructions for pre-wear checks and maintenance after each use.
Watersnake-Accredited Agent for three-yearly inspections of 2022 Standard inflatable lifejackets:
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Please refer to your particular State or Territory body for up-to-date regulations in your region.
| State | Government Body | Website |
|---|---|---|
| New South Wales | NSW Roads & Maritime Services | https://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/maritime/safety-rules/education-program/lifejacket-clinics.html |
| Queensland | Maritime Safety QLD | https://www.msq.qld.gov.au/Safety/Life-jackets.aspx |
| Victoria | Maritime Safety Victoria | https://www.wearalifejacket.vic.gov.au |
| South Australia | South Australian Government | https://dpti.sa.gov.au/ondeck/news?a=551172 |
| Western Australia | Department of Transport WA | https://www.transport.wa.gov.au/imarine/life-jackets.asp |
| Northern Territory | Northern Territory Government | https://nt.gov.au/marine/marine-safety/guides-and-notices/marine-safety-guide |