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What's Popular in Safety




Compressor Buoyancy Vest

Compressor Buoyancy Vest


This personal buoyancy aid or flotation device PFD, neoprene vest has shaped panels to hug the body in a low profile. The compressor vest is for the performance sailor to improve maneuverability witho...
Learn more about Compressor Buoyancy Vest

Find similar products here:  Safety:Lifejacket, Harness, Tethers 


Foldaway Ladder

Foldaway Ladder


See how the folded ladder fits neatly between stanchions and level with the lifelines. The attachment points can be the rail track if you have one or you can choose from a variety of other attachment ...
Learn more about Foldaway Ladder

Find similar products here:  On Deck:Boarding Ladders 


Activ Echo

Activ Echo


In the Open 60 ft and 40 ft classes most of the Singlehanded competitors are using an active radar reflector. Of those 90% used ACTIVECHO, the others used SeaMe. Singlehanders more than anyone need to...
Learn more about Activ Echo

Find similar products here:  Electronics:Radar, AIS 


RescueMax

RescueMax


Professional use for MOB canon fired line can carry inflatable or hook or other items....
Learn more about RescueMax

Find similar products here:  Safety:Medical  Safety:MOB; throwable, floatation, steps 


Spot Satellite messenger

Spot Satellite messenger


Spot inc is a subsidiary of Globalstar. Spot is a more than a tracker it allows messages other than distress to be sent. Spot uses the simplex side of the Globalstar network so may not be influenced b...
Learn more about Spot Satellite messenger

Find similar products here:  Electronics:Boat Tracking; Charter & Race, 

What's New in Safety




Total Flooding Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Syst

Total Flooding Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Syst


Most fires on boats occur in the engine room. Fireboy fire extinguishers protect your engine room 24/7. The temperature sensor located in the engine room automatically discharges once the temperature ...
Learn more about Total Flooding Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Syst

Find similar products here:  Safety:Fire fumes 


Boarding Ladders "Boat US findings"

Boarding Ladders "Boat US findings"


Boat US do many good things for the boating public including these findings from the foundation. Falling overboard or just going swimming getting back onboard is much more challenging that you think. ...
Learn more about Boarding Ladders "Boat US findings"

Find similar products here:  Safety:Medical  Safety:MOB; throwable, floatation, steps 


Talking First Aid Kits

Talking First Aid Kits


First Aid while you are onboard, cruising the world or just out on the water for the day, is a skill most of us do not have, due to a lack of Medical training. This talking medical kit is a novel appr...
Learn more about Talking First Aid Kits

Find similar products here:  Safety:Medical  Safety:MOB; throwable, floatation, steps 


FastFind Max PLB (personal locator beacon)

FastFind Max PLB (personal locator beacon)


A few months ago McMurdo launched the personal locator beacon, FastFind MAX & FastFind MAX G with 12 channel GPS. The FCC has given approval for the FastFind MAX allowing the use of the PLB in the USA...
Learn more about FastFind Max PLB (personal locator beacon)

Find similar products here:  Safety:Distress signals; EPIRB, PLB 


New LED Mega Beam

New LED Mega Beam


HellaMarine is well known for their robust and leading edge lights. This LED search light was honored by the Freeman Pittman award editors who chose the deck Floodlight for the systems category. LED M...
Learn more about New LED Mega Beam

Find similar products here:  Electrical:lightening, lights 

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