A unique twin-harness MOB rescue and recovery system, has been further developed, tested and improved, recently gaining type approval.
With upgrades in fire resistance, increases in lifting capability and even better casualty security among the changes, the Quiksling has now met Lloyds demands as a Means of Man Overboard Recovery.
Utilising a unique capture system integrated within an easily entered, lightweight and throwable floating frame, Quiksling was designed to ensure the casualty not only had the best possibility of rescue, but also the often trickier task of recovery to the vessel. Using up to 80m of helicopter rescue standard line, Quiksling can be effective from the highest freeboards, can be deployed as quickly as a traditional life ring and stored on deck in about the same space.
Already found on board north sea trawlers, deep sea diving support ships, ferries and superyachts in its MK1 format, Quiksling is suitable for vessels from 20 to 200 metres, ensures compliance with SOLAS 111/17-1 and provides assurance that in the most traumatic of maritime circumstances there is a certified rescue system on board.
By Jake Frith
