Effective crew communication at Seawork
Savox Communications, which specialises in the provision of professional communication solutions which improve the effectiveness of individuals working in hazardous environments, will make its first appearance at Seawork this year.
Savox was selected late last year by the UK’s Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) to supply the new generation of advanced communications systems for the new FCB2 vessel currently under development. The York UK based company focuses on designing and manufacturing audio and data communications solutions for the maritime sector and sees this as a significant new partnership.
One of the critical components of the new lifeboat is improved audio communications. The RNLI’s volunteer crews and vessels often operate in an extreme environment that includes adverse sea and weather conditions and poor visibility. Effective crew communication is essential to the success of their service.
Savox will provide the ImP based communications backbone in the craft which provides full IP radio network control of the boat’s voice communications. The new system will integrate with the boat’s IP command and control system, providing greater flexibility and allowing remote wireless user operation.
With the new craft being designed with many innovations, and extensive use of advanced communications systems, Savox is proud to be associated with the programme.
Savox general manager Carl Morse said, “Savox has a long tradition of supplying ruggedized professional radio communications. The ImP based system perfectly matches the requirements of the RNLI for modular, configurable communications that can be used in the most extreme environments.”
