The Adventures of Fred: The Tale of a Missing Manikin

by Katie Angilletta | Jun 28, 2023 | Coastguard, Lifeguard & Water Rescue, Navy, Offshore & Wind, Shipping & Maritime, Water Rescue

In the world of maritime training, safety is paramount. Training exercises involving manikins play a crucial role in preparing teams for emergency situations, ensuring they are well-equipped to respond efficiently. One such manikin is our Man Overboard manikin;...

Spotlight on water rescue during Maritime Safety Week

by mic | Jul 5, 2022 | Coastguard, Lifeguard & Water Rescue, Lifeguards, Navy, Offshore & Wind, Shipping & Maritime, Water Rescue

Did you know that 4th-8th July is Maritime Safety Week in the UK? It is an opportunity to highlight the good work being carried out by organisations and individuals across the country and look at ways that we can improve safety through effective and meaningful...

4 reasons to use thermal imaging for water rescue

by mic | Oct 1, 2021 | Advanced Water Rescue, Coastguard, Fire Service, Lifeguard & Water Rescue, Lifeguards, Military, Rescue & Safety, Navy, Search & Rescue, Shipping & Maritime, Water Rescue

Originally developed during the Korean War for use by the military, thermal imaging cameras have now found their place in new sectors, everything from emergency response and medical diagnostics to architecture analysis and environmental control. You’ll now be able to...

New statistics on drowning – and the importance of water rescue training

by mic | Jun 13, 2017 | Advanced Water Rescue, Coastguard, Fire Service, Lifeguard & Water Rescue, Lifeguards, Navy, Shipping & Maritime, Water Rescue

Provisional figures published by the National Water Safety Forum (NWSF)* in May, revealed that in 2016, 300 people lost their lives in accidental drownings. The statistics also showed that a large percentage of these people did not intend to enter the water, with 77...

Man Overboard put to good use by Global Fire & Rescue Partnership

by mic | Apr 5, 2017 | Advanced Water Rescue, Coastguard, Lifeguard & Water Rescue, Lifeguards, Navy, Shipping & Maritime, Water Rescue

In the UK, we have a fantastic Fire and Rescue Service, where regular training helps to keep firefighters well-equipped mentally and physically to deal with the range of emergencies they might face. It’s shocking to hear of the difficulties faced by some foreign...