Children and lifejackets
All children should wear a lifejacket, when they are in any open area of a vessel. During an incident you may not have the opportunity to help children.
It should not be worn when a child is within a deck-house, cabin or secure enclosed space as it could stop them from making a safe exit.
A lifejacket must be securely zipped and clipped at all times to be effective. If not appropriately fitted, a child may slip out of the lifejacket when in the water, or may be forced into a dangerous face-down position when in the water.
From 1 January 2025, lifejackets must meet Australian Standard (AS) 4758. Lifejackets that meet older standards including AS 1512, AS 1499 and AS 2260 will no longer be acceptable in South Australia.