Seguridad marítima
El referente internacional de Veranes
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- Published on Monday, 30 June 2014 16:03
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El referente internacional de Veranes
30.06.2014 | 04:14
R. G. / J. M. C.Con poco más de dos décadas de historia el Centro de Seguridad Marítima Integral Jovellanos, de Veranes, distinguido ayer con la Medalla de Plata de Gijón, ha conseguido convertirse en todo un referente internacional en lo que a formación ante emergencias en el mar se refiere. Pero aún tiene retos por delante. "Somos conscientes del trabajo que queda por hacer y de que debemos lograr una formación integral y mejorar en investigación y en transferencia del conocimiento", apuntaba ayer, tras recoger la
El Gobierno permite a los capitanes marítimos eximir a la bajura de llevar balsa salvavidas
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- Published on Monday, 30 June 2014 08:34
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Los pesqueros tendrán que incorporar a cambio un sistema homologado contra las caídas al mar como el S2S desarrollado por una firma coruñesa con ayuda de Inditex
lui costas | a coruña 30.06.2014 | 01:46
Enrique Montero y Pablo Bermúdez n Director y consejero delegado de Scio IT
El sistema patentado por la empresa tecnológica coruñesa Scio Innovation Technologies que permite alertar a Salvamento Marítimo de la caída de un marinero al agua, mantenerlo a flote y localizarlo por GPS hasta su rescate ha llevado a Marina Mercante a permitir a los capitanes marítimos de toda España que eximan
New Class of PFDs Target Improved Safety
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- Published on Wednesday, 25 June 2014 15:46
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“Out of the Water in 60 Seconds”: Innovative Survivor+ Personal Overboard Survival System is new class of PFD with potential to significantly improve safety
Many people are still drowning unnecessarily at sea. Preparation, training and equipment undoubtedly save many lives, but the key questions remain: why are so many people still drowning and what solution exists today that may significantly reduce fatalities? For anyone travelling by sea, whether a passenger on a ferry or a maritime worker, being in the water after falling overboard, abandoning a vessel or being involved in a helicopter ditching is a dangerous situation. Survivors face a greater risk
No 30-minute run-dry time required for new government helicopters
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- Published on Wednesday, 25 June 2014 16:08
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Published on June 24, 2014
Brother of Cougar Helicopters Flight 491 victim surprised at lack of safety feature
Danny Breen wondered Monday what the Canadian government is thinking when he heard media reports the new Sikorsky helicopters the government is purchasing to replace the aging Sea Kings will not have a 30-minute main gearbox run-dry standard.
Chalecos salvavidas. Coast Guard USA
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- Published on Friday, 20 June 2014 05:46
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United States Coast Guard
PFD Selection, Use, Wear & Care
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Selection Guidance:
PFD Information on Wear and Care
PFD Selection for Children
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
- What's the best PFD?
- What's the best PFD for infants?
- Are there PFDs for persons with chests larger than 130-cm (52 inches)?
Status of Cork and Balsa Wood Life Preservers
PFD Definitions
COLD WATER SURVIVAL
COMMERCIAL PFD SELECTION:
TYPE I PFDS / OFF-SHORE LIFE JACKETS: Best for all waters, open ocean, rough seas, or remote water, where rescue may be slow coming. Abandon-ship lifejacket for commercial vessels and all vessels carrying passengers for hire: