Safety – Page 10
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NewsMcMurdo and Elcome agreement
EXPANSION: McMurdo has announced a new agreement with Elcome International to expand its reach in the global commercial marine market.
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AIS alarm box from Ocean Signal
Ocean Signal will introduce its waterproof AIS alarm box at the show. For use in the event of a man overboard incident, the device has been designed to provide visual and audible indication the moment a AIS-MOB or AIS-SART signal is received.
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McMurdo clinches US Coastguard contract
COASTGUARD CONTRACT: McMurdo, the emergency response expert, has been awarded a US$3 million contract with the United States Coast Guard (USCG).
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‘Unprecedented’ testing for lifejacket
Spinlock has created what it claims is the world''s most technologically advanced lifejacket for the Land Rover BAR America''s Cup team.
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New children’s lifejacket from Crewsaver
Crewsaver has launched a new lifejacket designed specifically for children.
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Alarm box goes global
ALARM BOX: Ocean Signal has started shipping its new AIS Alarm Box to customers across the world following successful uptake on the market.
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Ocean Signal develops its range
Earlier this year Ocean Signal confirmed two new additions to its European distributor network, Marinplus AB in Sweden and Ocean Safety in the UK.
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Users need to take more responsibility for safety
Legislation and education are key drivers for safety products, however users do need to take responsibility...
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2m Euro investment for Pains Wessex
For Pains Wessex, the latest investment in the shape of around 2m Euro has come in the shape of an automated red hand held flare line.
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Compliance regulations should be dovetailed
Compliance is an ever increasing cost for businesses with more pieces of paper and more government bodies laying down regulations, writes Katina Read.
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Oceanair puts safety procedures in place
At least one child a week suffers injury or worse caused through strangulation by the cords on domestic blinds, writes Katina Read.
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Lifejackets are useless unless worn
Crewsaver has taken on a challenge to reduce the number of people who do not wear lifejackets.
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Flares have a purpose
Contrary to may people’s beliefs, flares don’t spit hot metal and have to comply with strict criteria ensuring consistency and accuracy, so says Chris Feibusch, head of global marketing at Drew Marine Signal and Safety, parent company to Pains Wessex.
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New lifejackets from Plastimo
The RNLI’s lifejacket guide states there must be enough lifejackets on board to suit all shapes and sizes, including children and pets, writes Katina Read.
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Garmin helps crews deal with emergency situations
In an emergency situation, very few people manage to think straight - so says Garmin’s Nigel Craine.
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Even smaller and lighter products
The quest for smaller, more integrated products continues with Ocean Signal launching what it claims is the world’s most compact Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon.
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Spinlock expands its collection
Spinlock has launched a new category of 50N personal flotation devices as part of its expanding deckware collection.
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Boaters are becoming increasingly safety conscious
Boaters are becoming increasingly safety conscious, with initiatives such as the RYA’s new annual Safety Advisory Notice launched at the London Boat Show providing additional advice, writes Katina Read.
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Plastimo is reintroduced to the UK
Last year saw the reintroduction of the full range of Plastimo safety products, now available through Bainbridge Marine, writes Katina Read.
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Implementation of regulations prevents sub-standard products
The implementation of ISO12402 standard in 2009 has limited the importation of sub standard products. And for reputable manufacturers such as Spinlock, distributed by Marathon Leisure, this is seen as very much in the public''s interest and safety, writes Katina Read.
