Commercial Shark Fishery Observer Program
Observer Training
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Immersion Suits
Safety training includes immersion suit donning and a timed test © FLMNH
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Immersion suits are critical in the event of catastrophic events at sea leading to people entering the
water for extended periods of time. Coast Guard-approved immersion suits (also referred to as exposure
or survival suits) are required for marine waters:
- On all documented vessels operating beyond the Boundary Line and north of 32°N latitude or south
of 32°S latitude (boundary lines follow the trend of the shoreline and are used in the application of
various shipping regulations as described in 46 CFR part 7; and
- On all vessels, documented or state registered, operating beyond coastal waters (three miles
and beyond) in a designated "cold water" area where the normal monthly average water temperature
is 59°F or less.
Important documents regarding the use of immersion suits:
Immersion suit pool session
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