A fantastic example of the importance of having an Emergency Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) on board if you are travelling offshore – coupled with an AIS signal this lucky yachtsman was rescued after a brilliant response from various international and military rescue agencies.
There are hundreds of different Life jackets and Buoyancy Aids on the market and it can be difficult to know which his best for you and the on water activities that you do.
The Boat Safety Scheme provides tips and advice on how to protect your boat and crew from fire, and what to do if a fire breaks out.
Covering a wide range of topics: Fire, Life jackets, Emergency Equipment, MOB – If you set to sea the right knowledge and equipment might just save your life! Want to know more? You can sign up either for our interactive one day Sea Survival Course, our half day […]
What emergency distress alerting equipment should you carry on board a pleasure vessel under 13.7m?
A leaflet published by the Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) explaining the range of personal emergency radio devices that offer both Alerting Technology (typically using GMDSS) and Locating Technology (using AIS and/or GNSS)