iPIRB: Accuracy in Locating Casualties at Sea
Scottish company develops vital new level of accuracy for locating casualties at sea. The new iPIRB, launched by MarineMTS and Telemar UK Limited locates and identifies marine casualties fast so that every effort can be concentrated on rescue and saving life. The technology was showcased (Friday 16 November) at a launch hosted by the Maritime Rescue Institute at Stonehaven, and attended by marine industry operators including Taqa Bratani, Shell, Nexen, Marathon and Total, as well as Grampian Police.
Aberdeen Coast Guard Alerted to Stolen Vessel
Grampian Police reported to Aberdeen Coastguard that three youths were shouting for help after leaving Cove Harbour, 2 miles south of Aberdeen, in a rowing boat. Aberdeen Inshore and all weather RNLI lifeboats were requested to launch. of the youths on the boat had made it to shore and had raised the alarm. taken back to Aberdeen by lifeboat. All youths were wet but un-harmed. more than oars. The Incident was closed by 1:00 a.m. this morning. "This was potentially a very serious incident. all were taken at all. the youths had fallen in. says David Robertson of Aberdeen Coastguard.
