Stark warning about fire safety on methanol-powered vessels
A new fire safety study by Survitec (survival technology) indicates that commonly used existing fire-fighting methods are inadequate when...
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RNLI turns 200 and celebrates over 146,000 lives saved
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is marking its 200th anniversary today. The lifesaving charity has released new figures...
Daniamant launches lifejacket light for Arctic waters
Marine safety equipment manufacturer Daniamant has launched its latest lifejacket light, the Dan W3 Polar, designed specifically for Arctic...
Biggest port in Wales trials Zelim MOB recovery system
The Port of Milford Haven – the biggest port in Wales and largest energy port in the UK –...
In Focus: Preventing death by accidental drowning in marinas, what’s the answer?
Earlier in April 2023, a woman’s body was pulled out from Thames and Kennet Marina. Officers recovered her body...
In Focus: Survitec doubles operations in Florida to support cruise sector
Survival technology provider, Survitec, has opened a new customer service centre in Miami, Florida. The new 371sqm facility doubles the...
AIS-enabled personal locator beacon and new SOLAS EPIRB launches
Communication and safety at sea specialist, Ocean Signal is launching its latest and most technologically advanced safety beacons to...
11 Amazon lifejackets recalled, owners urged to stop using products ‘immediately’
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has issued a product recall for 11 models of lifejackets, including...
MAIB warns about modifications, and liferafts, as two investigations published
“Modifications, unless properly planned, can significantly erode a vessel’s margin of stability,” says Andrew Moll, chief inspector of marine...
VIDEO: Shocking rogue wave takes down fisherman
A fishing vessel owner has released a shocking video to show the lifesaving ability of PFDs and safety equipment....
Fisherman issues stark warning after overboard brush with death
A commercial fisherman has issued a simple but life-saving message to his fellow crewmen after he fell overboard: “A...
