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Crew of sinking vessel rescued after firing flare
Two Mexicans on board a sinking boat have been recused off San Diego by US Coast Guards after firing a flare. Joint Harbor Command Center…
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Illuminating flare used in rescue
Aran Islands RNLI saw a flare and rescued three people from a dinghy, which was taking on water in the Atlantic. Following a 999 call,…
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‘Miracle’ rescue thanks to flare
Seven fishermen have been involved in a ‘miracle’ rescue by a Canadian search and rescuers who spotted their last flare. The crew of the Elite…
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USCG says boaters should keep flares on board
Boaters should be aware of marine distress signals and have them on board, advises a US Coast Guard. Operations Petty Officer and 1st Lieutenant Brian Rodrigues…
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Benefit of flares to Round the Island race competitors
Carrying flares helps Round the Island Race competitors to be found and rescued more quickly if they get into trouble. So says Lymington RNLI volunteer…
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Flares help RNLI rescuers save Devon fishermen
Flares have helped RNLI rescuers save three fishermen in Devon after their boat sank. Coastguards received a Mayday call from the fishermen near Berry Head,…
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Wescom Group’s new sMRT V300 Class M Man Overboard Now Available
Wescom Group’s new sMRT V300 Class M Man Overboard emergency distress beacon is now available worldwide. Its first public viewing will be at the Navalia…
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Wescom Group Marine Solutions at Navalia 24
Wescom Group Marine Solutions at Navalia 24 Wescom Group will be exhibiting our full range of marine safety and survival solutions at this year’s Navalia Exhibition…
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Missing rented boat and occupants located thanks to flare
A missing rented boat and four occupants were found on Lake Erie by a Canadian Coast Guard helicopter after it spotted a flare. The 16-foot…
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Illuminating flares used in missing person search
RNLI teams used illuminating flares to search for a person in the water in Cornwall, one night in April. Newquay RNLI Lifeboat crew were called…
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