Safety, Survival & Training
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Compact EPIRB built for quick response
17/06/2020A new Emergency Position Indicating Rescue Beacon (EPIRB) features a 30% reduction in size compared to other EPIRBs and a 10-year battery life. READ more
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Second SAR boat for Faroes
17/06/2020Irish boatbuilder Safehaven Marine has signed contracts with the Faroe Islands Rescue Service for an Interceptor 48 foot self-righting search and rescue craft. READ more
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Rescue line container launched
10/06/2020A dedicated rescue line container has been launched as the easing of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown has seen a wave of people visiting the seaside. READ more
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Safety Critical courses back on track
10/06/2020Maritime safety critical courses for key workers are back on offer with the reopening of a training business. READ more
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Integrated safety communication system for Greece
04/06/2020The Hellenic Coast Guard has selected Frequentis and Space Hellas to provide an integrated communication system to enhance search and rescue and maritime safety for the Greek coastline. READ more
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Could LADAR be transformative in maritime SAR?
27/05/2020Laser-based remote sensing could have big potential in the maritime domain. But what is LADAR, who’s it for and what are the key benefits? READ more
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Testing emergency beacons
22/05/2020Phil Evans, Business Line Manager for Telecoms at TÜV SÜD, a global product testing and certification organisation gives an insight into the world of SAR beacon testing. READ more
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Protecting maritime SAR professionals from PTSD
21/05/2020International non-governmental organisation, IMRF has recently launched a forum to gather information on post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) which it believes is too often unrecognised among maritime SAR professionals. READ more
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Solar technology for improved port safety
15/05/2020An off-grid solar module manufacturer is expanding its commitment to the use of solar technology. READ more
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Maritime training courses moving online
12/05/2020The Covid-19 pandemic has precipitated many ongoing trends in the maritime economy, not least the move of many training courses onto online platforms. READ more
