Ocean Safety expands Jon Buoy range of MOB solutions
Marine safety specialist Ocean Safety is launching an addition to its MOB Jon Buoy range. The new Jon Buoy Recovery Module MK 6 Valise will be on display at the SMM commercial trade show in Germany, which takes place from 3-6 September 2024 in Hamburg.
The Jon Buoy Recovery Module MK 6 – Valise is a full-man overboard solution that enables the deployment of a device that can locate, support, and recover a MOB (man overboard).
Designed for bulkhead stowage, the valise version allows the Jon Buoy Recovery Module to be fitted to vessels where an over-water fitting option is not possible. Ocean Safety says it can be added to pilot boats, port control work boats and other commercial vessels. In addition, the Jon Buoy can now be mounted on a bridge wing of a larger vessel for easy deployment with the MOB light-smoke signal.
The latest version incorporates the new bulkhead mounting solution and allows the Jon Buoy to be manually deployed for MOB recovery. On impact with water, the module inflates automatically, immediately becoming highly visible.
The MOB is also recovered horizontally, which is particularly important with a possible hypothermic casualty, reducing the chance of complications or cardiac arrest during recovery.
Additional key features include intuitive boarding assistance, tailored buoyancy design, integrated water stability system, and lifting harness. The valise is available in orange or white.
“We are delighted to unveil the Jon Buoy Recovery Module MK 6 Valise at SMM 2024,” says Alistair Hackett, managing director at Ocean Safety. “This revolutionary addition to our MOB recovery range is designed for optimal bulkhead stowage, enhancing safety and convenience on board.”
Ocean Safety will also display a range of its eponymous commercial marine safety equipment at SMM, including its Ocean SOLAS Throw-Over Ellipse Liferaft.
Designed and manufactured to meet the needs of vessels complying with the SOLAS/MED requirements, the Ocean SOLAS Throw-Over Ellipse Liferaft is also now available as an MER (Red Ensign) approved liferaft to support UK-flagged commercial vessels.
The liferaft’s cylindrical container is universally sized and has been designed to fit specifically into the existing cradles and mountings onboard most commercial vessels, offering ferries, crew transfer vessels, tugs and superyachts the option to be equipped with the Ocean SOLAS throw-over liferafts without needing to upgrade their onboard stowage.
In addition, Ocean Safety will also be exhibiting its latest Ocean SOLAS Compact Liferaft; its range of MOB recovery equipment and collection of lifejackets; as well as a broad range of commercial safety products from its core suppliers AquaSpec and Ocean Signal during SMM. The show attracts over 40,000 visitors from 120 countries.
“We are looking forward to showcasing our extensive array of marine safety products to the wider commercial market and illustrate Ocean Safety’s commitment to the maritime commercial sector,” says Ocean Safety sales director Mark Acaster. “SMM provides an exclusive opportunity for us to connect, exchange ideas and demonstrate our commitment to advancing marine safety.”
