Boating offers a unique freedom on the water, but also harbours risks that should not be underestimated. To minimise these, it is important to take preventative action. Not only should all the safety equipment on board be ready for use, but the crew should also be prepared for various scenarios. In this detailed safety special, we have therefore summarised the most important topics - for a successful and safe 2024 season!
The topics in this security special:
In view of the large number of potentially avoidable emergencies at sea, it is definitely worth the effort to check everything thoroughly once again: from life jackets to strategies and aids to the entire emergency equipment. Charter skippers should even keep a close eye on the chartered boat before every trip and possibly purchase their own safety equipment. Especially at the start of the season, it is also worth attending training courses for emergencies at sea.
Life insurance: lifejacket, lifebelt and emergency transmitter
If the lifejacket is needed for safety, it is a matter of life and death and there is no room for compromise. We have 24 examples of the 150-Newton and 275-Newton-class. In addition to the detailed test results with some surprising results, we explain the differences between the two classes and explain what to look out for in lifejackets.
However, even with the best lifejacket, a person overboard is always an extremely serious emergency. If you have also experienced how quickly a person who has gone overboard gets out of sight and how difficult it is to find them again, the question of technical aids arises. We explain how the various emergency transmitters work and which systems also help to find people who have fallen overboard - everything about AIS-MOB, PBL or Epirb and co.
Preparedness: rehearse for emergencies, check emergency equipment regularly
Whether it's a fire, a leak or a crew member overboard - how it all ends also depends on how the emergency equipment is organised to ensure the necessary safety on board. Because in the long run, the power of the elements does not leave even the strongest equipment unscathed. Contact with salt water spray, intense UV radiation or extreme temperature changes are just some of the reasons why the maintenance intervals specified by the manufacturers of lifejackets and life rafts in particular must be meticulously adhered to. The most important tips for the safety check and maintenance of emergency equipment in one article.
