mets trade new marine safety gear

New marine safety devices, electronics and wearable safety gear At this years METS trade show we picked out some of the best new marine safety gear to show you, available…

This life-saving device is thrown to the immersed person, who flips the sling over their head. The rescuer activates it with a sharp rope tug, enabling the MOB to adopt…

The comfortable ergonomic design of this jacket allows for a snug fit. The height of the neck/back can be adjusted so you can decide on the most comfortable position for…

A great idea to keep on board for emergencies. These clever composite repair packs from Dr Sails can be used to repair carbon or fibreglass, there is even a pack…

The Aurora Sky-lite red distress flare can propel two red stars up to 60m by hand held launcher. It’s ideal for smaller boats and is small enough to throw in…

When his 41ft steel fishing boat sank in seconds, leaving Australian boater Scott Smiles and his crew no time to grab safety kit, he knew there had to be a…

Unusually for a head torch, the RAW Pro is waterproof and shockproof – ideal for a life on board. The strap is comfortable to wear and there’s no need for…

Quite simply, the MOB Lifesaver is a spliced loop of Dyneema with a triangle in one end. You attach the other end to the lifting strop of the lifejacket and…

Sold as the world’s most compact electronic distress flare, the rescueME EDF1 from Ocean Signal Ltd allows for 360-degree visibility with a seven-mile range. It offers four modes of operation,…

These tiny LED lights are self-adhesive patches which can be attached to any lifejacket – where the bladder is separate from the case. When the LEDs lights illuminate, the whole…