Marcel Tremblay, pictured trimming the spinnaker during this year’s SoCal 300 ocean race on Prevail (a SANTA Cruz 52), was wearing an Ocean Signal rescueME MOB1 when he fell overboard The importance of wearing his Ocean Signal rescueME MOB1 was demonstrated beyond doubt to experienced sailor Marcel Tremblay this spring when he fell overboard in […]
When a guard rail gave way, plunging a 54-year-old sailor into the cold spring waters of the Solent in April, the rapid automatic activation of his Ocean Signal rescueME MOB1 sounded an alarm aboard his boat, alerting fellow crew members, while the display of his position on a chartplotter aided a speedy recovery. Ironically, the […]
406Day on April 6th raises awareness about the benefits of owning emergency 406 MHz beacons, such as ELTs, PLBs and EPIRBs ACR, ARTEX and Ocean Signal are highlighting the immense value of emergency beacons to boaters, outdoor enthusiasts and aviators this April 6th – #406Day19 Fort Lauderdale, FL on April 4th, 2019 – Safety specialists […]
ACR Electronics, Inc. has confirmed two key leadership appointments for its brands Ocean Signal and United Moulders Limited (UML) to support the continued globalization and integration of the businesses. James Hewitt, previously Director of Sales for ACR and Ocean Signal products in the EMEA and APAC regions, has been promoted to General Manager, Ocean Signal […]
Expert team behind Ocean Signal-sponsored athlete grows in force ahead of world-record row attempt from Japan to San Francisco in March 2020 Acclaimed boat builders James Betts Enterprises will build the Antrim-designed ocean rowboat for Lia Ditton’s historic bid to become the first person to row solo across the North Pacific Ocean from land to […]
All Sat Communications has sponsored the crew of Tattersall Cup contender ‘Celestial’ with 14 Ocean Signal rescueME MOB1s for the 2018 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. Significantly improving the safety of everyone on board the TP 52 racing yacht, the award-winning personal man overboard device is automatically triggered in the event of a man overboard […]
METSTRADE 2018, 13th to 15th November, Stand 03.131 Ocean Signal’s new high-performance SOTDMA ATB1 AIS transponder has received Type Approval for distribution throughout Europe, with FCC authorisation* anticipated by early 2019, offering boat owners around the world access to one of the most advanced Class B solutions for increased visibility and navigational safety. The […]
Electronic distress flare proves crucial in directing emergency services to exact location of casualty in challenging Force 5 conditions The volunteer RNLI crew on Loch Ness has highlighted the value of including an LED flare in any boat or personal watersports safety kit after they were successfully guided to an endurance paddleboarder stranded without his […]
Two lucky winners left Southampton Boat Show better equipped to stay safe at sea with new Ocean Signal devices after success in the RNLI’s ‘Crack the Code Safe’ giveaway. Communication and safety at sea specialist Ocean Signal supported the RNLI at this year’s show with the donation of two of its life-saving products – the […]
Compact, easy-to-use devices such as the rescueME MOB1 provide the best chance of rescue in a man overboard emergency TheYachtMarket.com Southampton Boat Show, 14th to 23rd Septembe See Ocean Signal at Marine Super Store Stand: F006; Cactus Stand: J417 and Force 4 Chandlery Stands: B017/J227 As sailors prepare for the 2019 season, safety at sea […]