Safety, Survival & Training
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Wireless kill cord for everyone aboard
28/11/2019A new wireless engine kill switch for fast boats acts as a virtual ‘kill cord’ that will stop a boat’s engine within two seconds of any person going overboard writes Dag Pike. READ more
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Quay cranes safety guidance updated
25/11/2019Three industry bodies have published a revised safety guidance document for quay container cranes. READ more
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Drone test for search and rescue operations
15/11/2019A collaborative project has been testing the limits of offshore drone helicopter operations in a new approach to search and rescue in the North Sea. READ more
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€12m project tackles ro-ro ship fire safety
07/11/2019A €12m EU-funded project that aims to improve ro-ro ship fire safety will try to develop cost-efficient solutions with innovative technologies, operations and applications to account for current and future challenges. READ more
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Polar Code survival training
22/10/2019The adoption by the IMO of the International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters (Polar Code) makes it mandatory for ships sailing into Arctic or Antarctic waters to demonstrate that extra precautions have been taken in relation to safety, READ more
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Lifeboat crews in Europe swap places
18/10/2019The International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF) has held its eighth European Lifeboat Crew Exchange Programme, with 72 maritime search and rescue (SAR) professionals from 14 countries across Europe taking part. READ more
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Safety award for dredging pipe connection system
18/10/2019A new system that removes manpower from the risky task of joining sections of dredging pipe has won a dredging industry safety award. READ more
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Full Lloyds type approval for twin harness recovery system
15/10/2019A unique twin-harness MOB rescue and recovery system, has been further developed, tested and improved, recently gaining type approval. READ more
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Immersion suits distributor
14/10/2019Norway’s Hansen Protection has appointed a UK and Ireland distributor for its range of emergency immersion suits, work suits and thermal protection suits. READ more
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Safety benefits of stable crewing explored
07/10/2019Stable crewing can improve safety, well-being and financial outcomes, according to a new report led by researchers from a British university. READ more
