Approved Devices

There are a number of man overboard, PLB and MOB AIS devices marketed as being able to integrate into a lifejacket, with some automatically activated by the lifejacket inflating.


Whilst a user can choose to use and fit any PLB and MOB AIS device with their lifejacket, the integration of an EPIRB-PLB or AIS device with a Deckvest lifejacket is at the owner's liability. Spinlock accepts no responsibility for the performance of any EPIRP-PLB or AIS fitted into a Deckvest lifejacket or for any damage caused to the Deckvest lifejacket as a result of having fitted an EPIRB-PLB or AIS unit to a Deckvest.


Some PLB and AIS have been tested to integrate with Spinlock Lifejackets. This testing involves a ‘Shock Tumble Test’ by the ISO12402 notified body to ensure the integration of the device does not affect the performance of the lifejacket and equally the lifejacket not affect the performance of the integrated device.


The following devices have been tested and approved with the following Spinlock flotation products.


DURO SOLAS 275N and DURO SOLAS+ 275N

ACR RescueLink PLB

ACR ResQlink 450

Ocean Signal MOB1

Ocean Signal MOB2

Ocean Signal M100

Ocean Signal PLB 3

sMRT V300

sMRT V300-X1

Weatherdock Easy2


DURO 170N and DURO 275N

Ocean Signal MOB1

Ocean Signal MOB2


DURO+ 275N

Ocean Signal MOB1

Ocean Signal MOB2

Ocean Signal PLB 3

sMRT V300

sMRT V300-X1


Deckvest 6D 170N and Deckvest 6D 275N

Ocean Signal MOB1

Ocean Signal MOB2

Ocean Signal PLB 3


Deckvest VITO 170N and Deckvest VITO 275N

Ocean Signal MOB1

Ocean Signal MOB2

Ocean Signal PLB 3


Deckvest LITE 170N

Ocean Signal MOB1

Ocean Signal MOB2


Deckvest LITE+ 170N and Deckvest LITE+ 275N

Ocean Signal MOB1

Ocean Signal MOB2


Deckvest CENTO 100N (Junior Lifejacket)

Ocean Signal MOB1

Ocean Signal MOB2

EPIRB-PLB and AIS devices have decreased in size and price over recent years, making them increasingly popular with sailors, recreational water uses and those working on or close to water.


The Deckvest range features attachment points for the Chest Pack, specifically designed for keeping essentials such as an EPIRB-PLB or AIS close to hand. The Essentials Pack range also includes the Belt Pack and Side Pack, which can be attached to the belt of any Deckvest or other manufacturer's lifejackets.

A number of AIS devices are marketed as being able to integrate into a lifejacket, with some automatically activated by the lifejacket inflating.*  The Kannad R10 AIS device has been tested to integrate with a Deckvest lifejacket and Kannad have published a document on their own website detailing fitting of a Kannad R10 AIS device into a Deckvest lifejacket. This document can be downloaded here.

The Ocean Signal AIS MOB1 unit has been designed with fitting to the Deckvest Lifejacket in mind and can be fitted to an existing Deckvest or purchased already fitted within the product. 

*Please note that the integration of an EPIRB-PLB or AIS device with a Deckvest lifejacket is at the owner's liability. Spinlock accept no responsibility for the performance of any EPIRP-PLB or AIS fitted into a Deckvest lifejacket or for any damage caused to the Deckvest lifejacket as a result of having fitted an EPIRB-PLB or AIS unit to a Deckvest. 




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