CO2 Monitor Designed to Save Lives

01 Feb 2002

The potentially lethal consequences of a leak from CO₂ bottle stores has been identified by ship owners and regulatory bodies as a major cause for concern. As well as CO₂ bottle stores, a new danger has been identified with dry ice systems used in theatrical productions on board cruise ships. 

Seaweather Marine Services Acquires Strentex

01 Feb 2002

Seaweather Marine Services Ltd has expanded its UK based safety and survival equipment operation with the acquisition of Strentex Immersion Suits from Vernon Carus Ltd. 

10 Year Cover for EPIRBs

01 Feb 2002

Surrey UK-based Sartech Engineering, specialists in the supply of EPIRBs and other emergency equipment, make the tempting offer of extending the warranty up to 10 years for equipment supplied directly by themselves. 

DFDS Cruise to Safety at Tyneside

01 Feb 2002

South Tyneside College's Marine Safety Training has established a unique training relationship with DFDS Seaways. The Danish cruise ferry operator, which operates a regular service from the Tyne, approached the College (STC) last October regarding fire fighting training. Crew members were required to undertake breathing apparatus exercises in a smoke and fire environment.