Mk-1 life preserver updates and the M.O.B.I. are coming. From: Fathom | Date: April 1, 2003 | COPYRIGHT 2003 U.S. Navy Safety Center. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

In a message to type commanders, Naval Sea Systems Command 170530Z March 03 (NOTAL) announced changes to the Mk-1 life preserver to improve crew safety in response to Commander, Naval Air Forces, recommendations. The NavSea message states they will:

* Add the sea-dye marker to the Mk-1 allowance equipage list (AEL). However, funds to re-outfit existing Mk-1 preservers with sea-dye markers are not available from NavSea.

* Develop plans for fleet-wide introducti...