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Flares bring about rapid rescue of capsized boat crew
Three men set off red flares to quickly summon help after their boat capsized off the Cape Town coast, in South Africa. National Sea Rescue…
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Boat with engine problems signals with flare
Two men on board a boat with engine problems in the Caribbean signalled for help with a flare before being rescued by the Coast Guard.…
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Flare used in Scotland mountain rescue
A flare helped Scotland mountain rescuers find four climbers lost in the Cairngorms. Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team was alerted one December afternoon when heavy snow…
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New Wescom Group marine and product videos launched
Wescom Group has launched two new marine videos showcasing our company, services, people and products. They are available on our website and our YouTube channel.…
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Sailors’ Society nets €4,000 from awards night
Around €4,000 has been raised for maritime welfare charity Sailors’ Society at a media awards ceremony in the Netherlands. Sailors’ Society was the Supported Charity…
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Flares enable rapid rescue of capsized boaters
Three men used flares to ensure a rapid rescue by Coast Guard crew after their boat capsized in South Carolina, USA. A Coast Guard Sector…
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Trans-Atlantic racer in raft signals with flares after yacht fire
A French sailor who abandoned a burning boat for a rescue raft during a trans-Atlantic race has been saved after using flares. French solo yachtsman…
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Parachute flares light up water in search for people
Parachute flares have been used to light the water in a nighttime search for two people in the waters of the Isle of Wight. Coastguard…
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RNLI crew members rescue colleagues thanks to flare
Two RNLI crew members have been rescued by colleagues off the Cornwall coast after firing a red flare following the sinking of their fishing boat.…
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Wescom Group celebrate product Preview at METSTRADE 2022
Press Release Raising their status as global leaders in the survival solutions industry following the acquisition of MRT, Wescom Group will enjoy a significant presence…
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