New Advances in Personal Rescue Beacons
Non-emergency communication with personal satellite transmitters augments essential SOS functions.
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Non-emergency communication with personal satellite transmitters augments essential SOS functions.
They go by a few names: survival suits, quick-donning immersion suits or gumby suits. You need them on board, and Mario Vittone explains why.
The best life jackets have pockets for a reason – Mario Vittone explains what to keep in them in case of an emergency.
Learn about electrical hazards near the water, and help prevent tragedies.
Boating safety expert Mario Vittone explains why you need to know how to use a throwable life ring.
A reminder from the U.S. Coast Guard to use your VHF radio—not your cellphone—to call for help when you’re in distress on the water.
Increase your odds of being rescued at sea by increasing your visibility.
What to do before and during a helicopter rescue hoist.
What to consider before making the decision to abandon ship.
Increase your chances of being rescued with the proper preparations.
Staying out of the water is key.
Take stock of your rescue tools now for safety and peace of mind when fishing.
Non-emergency communication with personal satellite transmitters augments essential SOS functions.
They go by a few names: survival suits, quick-donning immersion suits or gumby suits. You need them on board, and Mario Vittone explains why.
The best life jackets have pockets for a reason – Mario Vittone explains what to keep in them in case of an emergency.
Learn about electrical hazards near the water, and help prevent tragedies.
Boating safety expert Mario Vittone explains why you need to know how to use a throwable life ring.
A reminder from the U.S. Coast Guard to use your VHF radio—not your cellphone—to call for help when you’re in distress on the water.
Increase your odds of being rescued at sea by increasing your visibility.
What to do before and during a helicopter rescue hoist.
What to consider before making the decision to abandon ship.
Increase your chances of being rescued with the proper preparations.
Staying out of the water is key.
Take stock of your rescue tools now for safety and peace of mind when fishing.
