PLB adopted from port to port

date of article: 01 / 03 / 2009

PLB adopted from port to port

SeaSafe Systems report that ports all down the east and south coast have now adopted Sea Marshall MOB Alert and Locate Systems. They include the ports of Felixstowe, Harwich, London, Sheerness, Dover, Shoreham, Portsmouth and Southampton.
Jeremy Dale, Managing Director of SeaSafe Systems, comments, "So far, every port authority we have introduced the Sea Marshall MOB Alert and Locate Systems to has adopted it.

"We believe this is because these systems have an incomparable range of benefits that include ATEX – intrinsically safe – approved, continuous monitoring of crew, immediate alerting of man overboard and full integration with coastguard search and rescue.

"The very small size of the PLB unit is also popular, along with the fact that the system is easily expandable – with no limit to crew size.

"Such is the appeal of the Sea Marshall system we are confident the majority of UK port authorities will ultimately adopt the equipment".

Crew members can either wear the PLB on a lanyard around the neck or in a coat pocket. Should a crew member fall overboard an alarm will sound at the on-board base station and receiver; this will immediately locate and track the MOB. Search and Rescue (SAR) teams can also track the PLB signal on their own equipment. The PLB signal is set to 121.5MHz: the agreed international homing frequency. SARs worldwide are equipped with compatible receivers to monitor and track this signal.

SeaSafe, best known for their combination foul weather coats with integrated lifejackets, are exclusive 'port and harbour' distributor for the Sea Marshall range. For more information visit the SeaSafe website at www.seasafe.co.uk or telephone them on +44 (0)1983 282388.