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Updated:03. nov 2026
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Regatta and its parent company, Aalesund Protective Wear (AAPW), have supplied life jackets through a contract with Meyer Turku. The Finnish shipyard has built some of the world's most advanced cruise ships, including Legend of the Seas.
"Not many people know that Regatta develops life jackets for passenger vessels, but you'll find our products on board everything from small local ferries to large ships sailing the Caribbean," says Lill Tømmerdal, Key Account Manager at AAPW.
Lill Tømmerdal.
Lill has worked with Regatta for over 25 years and is the Key Account Manager responsible for international clients.
"We have supplied life jackets to a couple of the ships Meyer Turku has built, and most of them carry the Kon-Tiki Mini on board."
The life jacket meets all required SOLAS standards and is one of the most compact life jackets on the market. And it is precisely its small size that makes the Kon-Tiki Min life jacket such a popular choice.
"The life jacket's design allows it to be stacked closely together, taking up to 50% less space than other life jackets. This frees up room for passenger cabins or other communal areas," Lill explains.
For Legend of the Seas, Regatta has supplied Kon-Tiki Mini life jackets for both guest and crew — in yellow and orange respectively — as well as DAN W4 water-activated lights from Daniamant.
Alongside the Kon-Tiki Mini, Regatta offers several other life jackets in its range that are frequently sold to cruise and passenger vessel operators.
"It's remarkable that life jackets from a small brand based in the Sunnmøre region can compete in the international market. And it’s not just one product. Several large ships have the Kon-Tiki Mini on board, while ferries operating in colder climates often carry the Thermo Cruise life jacket. We have also supplied floatation suits and inflatable life jackets to expedition ships and similar vessels," Lill concludes.
In addition, many shipyards also purchase buoyancy aids or life jackets for crew members working on deck, such as the Workvest 50N or Workvest 100N.
Lill is happy to answer any questions you may have regarding Regatta's product range. Drop her an email, and she'll get back to you as soon as possible.