Man-overboard alarms

Article Abstract:

Modern technology has enabled the development of man-overboard locator systems, many of which are multifunctional in response and include transmitter/radio-direction finding equipment to speed up the recovery of a crew member.

Author: Biewenga, Bill
Equipment and supplies

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No way out

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A personal account of a sailing accident on Lake Erie is presented. The causes and effects of the accident are described and the safety measures which would have prevented such a situation from occurring are listed.

Author: Wein, Steve
Aids to navigation, Navigation aids

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Wife overboard

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A personal account of a sailing accident on Lake Erie is presented. The causes and effects of the incident are described and instructions on "rapid-recovery" man overboard techniques are offered.

Author: Steck, John
Global Positioning System, Drowning

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Subjects list: Usage, Sailing, Life-saving apparatus, Lifesaving equipment, Prevention, Accidents, Study and teaching, Seamanship, Marine accidents
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