Lifebuoy cheap, durable

After 6 months of research, Mr. Vo Van Hoang Minh, Head of Charity Department of Ho Chi Minh City Plastic Association and his colleagues, launched a life buoy just worn on the hand, or tied to the leg.

Mr. Vo Van Hoang Minh introduced how to use buoys - (Photo: Thai Ngoc)

The buoy is rectangular, with two ear handles and a tie. The outer shell of the float is made of PEHD plastic and has an extra UV protection (UV), inside it is foam-resistant, impact-resistant and buoyant.

This new type of life buoy has the advantage of not needing to wear on people like ordinary life jackets, just need to tighten the ankles, wrists or anywhere . When falling into the water, the buoys will automatically tie tightly. and lift people up. The operation of buoying takes place from 1-2 seconds.

After a year of practical testing at boats, boats, Ho Chi Minh City Department of Transport has agreed to use this type of buoy to ensure safety in rivers and water. Earlier, the Southern Water Traffic Police Department, commented, 'this float is convenient, durable and easy to use . ' Dr. Huynh Van Hoang, Phuong Nam Institute of Science (Ho Chi Minh City) commented: 'This is a life jacket that is very convenient for students, people, people who often travel on the river'.

Buoy can lift people up to 80kg, life expectancy at least two years. The price for each buoy is 80,000 VND (only half the life jacket). There are currently 6,000 hand-worn life buoys equipped for Ho Chi Minh City, Dong Thap and An Giang provinces .