sMRT ALERT wins Equipment Innovation of the Year title at the British Yachting Awards 2024
05/12/2024
Wescom Group are delighted to announce that the sMRT ALERT AIS and DSC Man Overboard (MOB) device has been awarded the prestigious Equipment Innovation of the Year title at the British Yachting Awards 2024. This accolade celebrates the device’s innovative technology and its contribution to advancing marine safety.
The Class M-compliant sMRT ALERT integrates Automatic Identification System (AIS) and Digital Selective Calling (DSC) in a compact and highly functional design. Designed to activate automatically upon immersion in water, it provides both audible and visual alerts, offering rapid response and reassurance during man-overboard incidents. The device’s quick and easy integration with life jackets, and easy to use sMRT Beacon Management Mobile application, make it a valuable safety tool for sailors and marine professionals.
As a manufacturer dedicated to life-saving innovations, sMRT put the person in the water at the forefront of all their decisions. This award underscores the company’s ongoing commitment to enhancing marine safety through innovation.
Thank you to the British Yachting Awards for this recognition and to all contributors who played a role in the development and success of the sMRT ALERT. This achievement reinforces sMRT’s mission to push the boundaries of maritime safety innovation.
Visit the sMRT website to learn more about the sMRT ALERT and the range of AIS and DSC man overboard beacons.
