Safety
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You can't force the issue
There’s definitely two camps on the subject of legislation. Many of the life-aid manufacturers have a large commercial presence – and this is a world that is governed by legislation. 20 Feb 2012 - Boating Business
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Trick or treat?
As soon as you release anything new into the market place you are waiting for the Asian copies coming back on the return tide, writes Stevie Knight. 20 Feb 2012 - Boating Business
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AIS goes wireless
Paul Sumpner of Digital Yacht firmly places the new generation of wifi AIS applications for iPad and iPhone within the safety category – bringing the lovely iPad even further from its ‘tech toy’ beginnings. 21 Feb 2011 - Boating Business
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Inside the envelope
Cathy Millien of Plastimo also takes issue with the ‘cheaper’ and often Asian-manufactured life-rafts, explaining that the company has taken on the challenge by offering all the latest innovative features on a tight budget. 21 Feb 2011 - Boating Business
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Signalling additions
There has been another part to this ongoing technological safety revolution. Some lifejackets now come with the ability to have a safety signalling device inserted or attached. 21 Feb 2011 - Boating Business
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Staying afloat - the lifejacket evolution
Lifejacket and safety aid manufacturers have been paddling hard to stay on top of a wave of change. However, Stevie Knight finds that some developments have arrived with hefty design implications... 21 Feb 2011 - Boating Business
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Will the new liferaft standard sink without trace?
When you read the Marine Accident Investigation Bureau (MAIB) report into the collision between Blythe Spirit, a light GRP fishing boat, and the much heavier gil netter, Lady Hamilton of Helford, that resulted in the heavier boat going to the bottom, one thing hits the reader. 05 Feb 2010 - Boating Business
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Ocean Safety offers latest ACR EIRB
The new ACR GlobalFix iPRO 406 GPS EPIRB, emergency position indicating radio beacon, is now available from Ocean Safety. 01 Mar 2009 - Boating Business
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Waypoint wants a proactive approach
Waypoint Liferafts actually wants its customers to take a proactive approach to buying safety equipment, since it believes if you are in the market for an Offshore or ISO 9650-1 liferaft, you will then be able to appreciate 'what separates Waypoint liferafts from the rest of the market'. 01 Mar 2009 - Boating Business
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New Secumar offers a complete package
After listening to the requirements of sailors, the RNLI's recommendations and their own research, German lifejacket manufacturer Secumar has created the new Ultra AX range in fashionable black using its 'Flat-Pack' folding system. 01 Mar 2009 - Boating Business
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MCA in distress over flares
The use of flares to signal distress, a warning or your position has recently come under a great deal of scrutiny, writes Peter Nash. 01 Mar 2009 - Boating Business
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Fast Find PLBs approved for EU and US sales
APPROVAL: McMurdo's new Fast Find compact personal location beacon (PLB), has been approved for sale throughout the European Union and the USA. The EU approval was given following an independent assessment by the British Approvals Board of Telecommunications (BABT). 23 Feb 2009 - Boating Business
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One of the smallest 406 EPIRBs
ACR' s ResQfix is one of the smallest 406 EPIRBs on the market today. 01 Mar 2008 - Boating Business
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GME introduces AccuSat
The world’ s smallest and lightest 406MHz Personal Locator Beacons with breakthrough technology and a price to match. 01 Mar 2008 - Boating Business
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Radar reflectors and detection
Firdell has first hand knowledge of the hazards associated with maritime activities. The company was formed after a near miss with a coaster in fog more than 30 years ago. 01 Mar 2008 - Boating Business
