Innovative new marine safety products launched at METS

20/11/2023

Wescom Group has launched a host of innovative new marine safety products at the METS marine trade show in Amsterdam. Our new products include:

* The sMRT range of personal distress beacons

* Marine medical solutions from AMP Pharma

* Wescom Group Emergency Food Rations and Drinking Water

Wescom Group has stood out as the exclusive marine market manufacturer offering the complete emergency pack of mandated lifesaving equipment installed in life-rafts and lifeboats at METSTRADE. Our showcased products garnered immense interest, assuring customers of substantial savings in procurement and working capital, all seamlessly supplied from one vendor. Thank you for making  METSTRADE a success!

Here are more details about the new products:

The sMRT range of personal distress beacons

sMRT ALERT – The sMRT ALERT AIS DSC Manoverboard combines VHF DSC and AIS Technology to enhance and accelerate localised Manoverboard recovery.

sMRT SHIELD – The sMRT SHIELD is a compact PLB with 406 MHz SAR capability, Return Link Technology, and mobile app connectivity for modern global alerting. sMRT SHIELD +

sMRT SHIELD + This offers dual distress and location frequencies, combined with two-way reassurance acknowledgements for total peace of mind.

Marine medical solutions

Cat C First Aid Kit – Designed to meet the stringent maritime regulations, set by the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) MSN 1905, the ANP MCA Category C First Aid Kit is a must-have for all lifeboats and liferafts. Fully compliant with MCA medical requirements, this kit will be a reliable and trusted companion for commercial liferafts and small commercial vessels.

SOLAS first aid kit – The SOLAS-approved liferaft/lifeboat first aid kit is designed to address minor first aid needs while aboard a ship. It contains essential supplies such as dressings, bandages, adhesive plasters, and more.

Emergency rations and water

Pains Wessex Emergency Rations – High-energy food for emergency survival and be approved worldwide for use on board lifeboats and liferafts. Our compact emergency rations have been developed to offer the highest quality rations manufactured under stringent German quality control standards.

Pains Wessex Emergency Water – Superior quality drinking water for emergency survival and approved worldwide for use on board lifeboats and liferafts. Manufactured under stringent German hygiene quality control standards, it will be globally approved to meet ISO standard 18813:2022 and Directive (EU) 2020/2184.

Comet Emergency Rations – High-energy food for emergency survival and be approved worldwide for use on board lifeboats and liferafts. Our compact emergency rations have been developed to offer the highest quality rations manufactured under stringent German quality control standards.  |

Comet Emergency Water – Superior quality drinking water for emergency survival and approved worldwide for use on board lifeboats and liferafts. Manufactured under stringent German hygiene quality control standards, it will be globally approved to meet ISO standard 18813:2022 and Directive (EU) 2020/2184. |

Wescom Signal and Rescue UK Ltd is a company registered in England & Wales with Company Number 02937952 | VAT NO GB 866 7980 54

PW Defence Ltd is a company registered in England & Wales with Company Number 00464142 | VAT NO GB 126 4693 59

Wescom Signal & Rescue Germany GmbH: is a company registered in the District Court of Bremen Germany with Company Number HRB 5666 BHV | VAT NO VAT DE279360915

Eflare Corp Pty Ltd is a Company registered in Australia. Registered office: Emtech Holdings Pty Ltd. Registered number A.C.N-079 177 552

ANP Pharma Ltd is a company registered in England & Wales No. 06111337 Vat No. GB 918 7124 14

Marine Rescue Technologies Limited is a company registered in England and Wales with Number 04202403. VAT Number GB 772782395

Wescom Signal & Rescue Spain, S.L.  is a company with registration in the commercial registry of Navarra: Volume 157, 13 Section 2, Folio 231 and Sheet 2,137| CIF B31013428

Wescom Signal & Rescue Australia Pty Ltd is a company registered in Victoria: ABN 36 158 528 726

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