MAIB highlights systemic safety failures in fatal pilot transfer incident
“Pilot transfers are challenging and potentially hazardous,” says MAIB’s chief inspector of marine accidents, Andrew Moll. His comment comes...
Marine safety
The latest news about marine safety and safety equipment including companies who are pushing product developments, tech innovations and legislation to make it safer for all those at sea.
Life jackets, man overboard recovery systems, locator beacons, life rafts, buoyancy aids and more. Includes companies such as Ocean Safety, Baltic, Typhoon International, Survitec and Daniamant.
Trapped, flooded and on fire – Finnish solo rower rescued
“Water started pouring into the cabin at high speed . . . the batteries got wet and caught fire...
Lithium isn’t the real fire risk on yachts, says Fireboy
Lithium batteries have become the headline villain in yacht fire conversations, but according to Fireboy chief operations officer Robert...
New senior appointment to drive Typhoon International’s commercial growth
Typhoon International has announced the appointment of Helen Dunn as commercial accounts manager. Dunn joins the senior leadership team...
New SOS data pushes Garmin to upgrade its smallest satellite communicator
Maritime safety remains one of the biggest drivers of SOS call-outs on Garmin’s inReach devices, and the company is...
RYA to close SafeTrx vessel-tracking and safety app
RYA SafeTrx, a vessel-tracking, safety, and communications app, will close on 31 December 2025 in the UK. RYA SafeTrx...
“Hot topic this year”: Fireboy launches mist system for battery rooms
US-based fire-suppression specialist Fireboy has introduced a low‑pressure water mist system for battery rooms and machinery spaces. The launch...
Watchit targets OEM growth with autonomous hazard-detection inspired by car tech
MIN sits down with Watchit’s CEO, Tal Duvdevany, at Metstrade to hear about the Watchit Eye and why the...
Ocean Signal introduces handheld VHF for emergency and routine use at Metstrade
Ocean Signal has introduced the Safe Sea V200 GMDSS survival radio, a fully certified handheld VHF designed to meet...
Ocean Safety expands Jon Buoy range of MOB solutions at Metstrade
Marine safety specialist Ocean Safety has revealed two additions to its Jon Buoy range: the Jon Buoy EVAC and...
Metstrade: Charter Guest app debuts safety feature developed after Bayesian sinking
Superyacht Operating Systems (SOS), founded by yacht captain David Clarke, will present its Charter Guest app at Metstrade and...
