Footage captured the dramatic rescue of a solo sailor moments before his yacht sank in the Bristol Channel. RNLI crews from Porthcawl and The Mumbles responded to an alert, navigating challenging conditions. The sailor’s red flare was crucial in locating him, leading to a swift evacuation just in time.
PredictWind has launched the Man Overboard app, enhancing offshore safety for DataHub Pro users. This innovative tool passively monitors crew members’ smartphones or smartwatches. If a device disconnects, it triggers escalating alerts, ensuring swift responses to man overboard incidents, significantly improving recovery chances without relying on traditional beacons.
The crew of the Australia-flagged vessel Tai Tam faced peril after colliding with a whale, leading them to abandon ship. They activated their EPIRB, prompting a rescue operation by Maritime New Zealand. A nearby containership, Sofrana Surville, responded, ultimately saving the sailors after a cold night in a life raft.
