The latest news about marine safety including companies who are pushing product developments, tech innovations and legislation to make it safer for all those at sea.
A new fire safety study by Survitec (survival technology) indicates that commonly used existing fire-fighting methods are inadequate when dealing with methanol-based fires. “We are seeing a significant uptake in orders for methanol-fuelled vessels, with 2023 being the breakout year for this alternative marine fuel. With more methanol-powered ships being built every year, the industry […]
Marine Fire Safety, a specialist in firefighting and lifesaving equipment for the marine industry, has opened up a new distribution and service centre in Bodmin, Cornwall. The new site is set to increase support for the Marine Fire Safety team in the south west of England. It will provide a greater stock holding of products […]
A boat owner caught on Falmouth Harbour’s CCTV system, operating at almost three times the six knot inner harbour limit during a busy summer’s day, has been ordered to pay £3,061 in fines and costs by magistrates sitting in Truro. Not only was evidence provided that the vessel was speeding through the inner harbour, it […]
Maritime security eLearning platform Virsec has launched a new course focused on lithium-ion battery safety awareness for superyachts. The new course, created in partnership with Seascope France, is available online and designed to standardise safety and mitigate risks within the superyacht industry. Developed in collaboration with industry experts, the course focuses on training yacht crew, […]
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has celebrated the 100th anniversary of the first broadcast of the Shipping Forecast. Quintessentially British and symbolic of a nation steeped in maritime tradition, it was on 1 January 1924 that the very first clipped, British tones were heard delivering a weather bulletin called Weather Shipping. In the UK, the […]
Ocean Safety will highlight the importance of marine safety and the provision of onboard safety equipment with an extensive selection of its innovative lifesaving products at boot Düsseldorf, 20-28 January 2024. Hosted by its German leisure distributor, Sostechnic, in Hall 11 (E59), on display will be the complete range of the Jon Buoy Man Overboard (MOB) […]
Survitec lifejacket brand Crewsaver has announced its partnership with Sea Angling Classic as the official safety partner for the upcoming 2024 season. Revealed during a drinks reception at METSTRADE, the partnership between Crewsaver and the catch and release fishing competition will comprise the provision of Crewsaver’s survival technology, with expertise and guidance on the care […]
Marine safety specialist, Ocean Safety has unveiled a new brand identity at METSTRADE 2023. The company says the brand refresh represents its commitment to ensuring its brand identity reflects the high quality of its extensive portfolio of innovative lifesaving equipment. “As the experts in marine safety, we want our brand to visually reinforce our mission to provide […]
Survival technology solutions provider Survitec has won the Safety4Sea Technology Award for its SMARR-TI (Safety Management and Rapid Response Technology Interface), an interactive safety management solution that allows crew to monitor and control their onboard fire safety systems within one integrated and easy-to-use solution. This accolade follows Survitec’s win in 2022 for its with Seahaven Advanced […]
Following its launch in Scotland 18 months ago, Marine Fire Safety (Scotland), has relocated into a new MCA approved service station. The 1,300sqft facility which is the only MCA approved service station in Fraserburgh, is a much larger and dedicated space, enabling the team to now service liferafts, lifejackets and immersion suits on site. It […]
Water safety and rescue equipment manufacturer ThrowRaft® has launched its Neutral Buoyancy Life Jacket at the recent National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) 2023 Conference in Denver, CO, USA. The company says its innovative life-saving device is designed to meet the specific needs of law enforcement and first responders operating in aquatic environments to […]