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NewsWheel Mark accreditation for McMurdo’s AIS
McMurdo’s SmartFind G8 AIS – the world’s first AIS EPIRB - received Wheel Mark accreditation in November 2017 and is now available throughout Europe.
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Ocean Safety’s new lifejackets are AIS ready
Ocean Safety’s revamped Kru lifejackets will be available to order in February. All jackets are AIS ready with a VHF radio/personal PLB1 clip and a newly-shaped scoop neck design designed to provide freedom of movement with no chafing.
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Correct equipment should be purchased
2018 will see continued expansion of Crewsaver’s safety equipment range, harnessing the power of Survitec to champion its research and development.
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12 new products to be launched in 2018
Baltic is one of the largest manufacturers of lifejackets and buoyancy aids in Europe with a continual rolling programme of research and development with a dozen new products due to be released this year.
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AIS does not guarantee a vessel will be seen
Echomax’s range comprises 180mm - 500mm passive cylindrical radar reflectors, in one, two or three stack arrangements, the Active-X and Active-XS dual band Radar Target Enhancers (RTE) and 33-1600mm Trihedral target corner reflectors.
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New unit has a faster reporting rate and higher output
Ocean Signal has launched its latest Class B AIS transponder with a faster reporting rate and higher output than standard units.
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New boating survival kits make life easier and safer for boaters
ACR Electronics has released two new all-in-one boating survival kits designed to make life easier and safer for boat owners.
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New liferaft is available from Ocean Safety
The Aero Compact liferaft is one of the latest safety products from Ocean Safety.
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Ocean Signal expands European distributor network
Ocean Signal has expanded its European reach with the addition of new distributors in Germany and Norway.
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Spinlock wins Safety at Sea award
Spinlock has won the ‘Best Safety Product of the Year’ category at the Safety at Sea Awards 2017.
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Weems & Plath to manufacture and distribute CrewWatcher
Weems & Plath is to manufacture and distribute PanPan’s CrewWatcher Overboard System.
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Marine pyrotechnics business rebrands in a move designed to see it operate into the future
Drew Marine Signal and Safety has rebranded as WesCom Signal and Rescue.
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Intensive safety preparation is led by Ocean Safety
Some of the biggest names in racing have undergone intensive safety training in preparation for the Volvo Ocean Race which starts mid-October.
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E2S Warning Signals now MED compliant
E2S has extended its range of marine equipment directive (MED) compliant products to include selected E2S warning signals equipment.
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Ocean Signal equipment bolsters Atlantic crossing attempt
Rowers aiming to be the first carbon neutral team to cross the Atlantic will be assisted by Ocean Signal equipment.
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Round the World kudos for McMurdo AIS EPIRB
McMurdo’s SmartFind G8 AIS beacon has received type approval for use on the Cospas Sarsat satellite system being used by the round the world sailor Alex Alley.
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Lifejacket inflating system and lights company is acquired in undisclosed deal
Safety and survival technology company ACR Electronics has acquired United Moulders (UML).
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Boaters urged to combat carbon monoxide
Boaters are being advised to fit carbon monoxide (CO) detectors to their vessels following an investigation into a fatal poisoning.
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New liferafts promise to save weight and enhance boat performance
Weight saving and an increase in speed are promised from a new line of liferafts.
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Vesper Marine app enhances safety
New Zealand-based Vesper Marine’s new deckWatch app relays AIS alerts and vessel data to provide users with critical safety information instantly and anywhere on a boat.
