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Wescom Group acquires detection company KeTech Defence Ltd UK
World-leading survival solutions manufacturer Wescom Group has expanded its presence in the defence market by acquiring Nottingham based, chemical detection technology company KeTech Defence Ltd,…
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Flare leads to missing boat rescue
A Canadian Air Force helicopter crew found a missing rented boat on Lake Erie after spotting flares. Coast Guard rescue boats joined a Canadian Forces…
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Flares used in mountain rescue
After being stranded overnight on a mountain in British Columbia, Canada, in thick fog, a missing climber was rescued by a team who used flares.…
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Sailors’ Society launches Christmas Appeal for separated seafarers
International mariners’ charity Sailors’ Society has launched its Christmas appeal for seafarers who are separated from their loved ones. Sailors’ Society – which is supported…
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Reunion 43 years after flare led to rescue
A sailor who was rescued by an airman after setting off a flare has been reunited with him after 43 years. Yves Le Cornec left…
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sMRT ALERT earns DAME special mention at METS
Exciting News! Wescom Group is proud to share that our latest innovation, the sMRT ALERT DSC AIS MOB, has earned a ‘special mention’ at the prestigious DAME Design Awards during METSTRADE 2023.…
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Sailors’ Society launch new-look Wellness at Sea Awareness Campaign
Maritime welfare charity Sailors’ Society, which is supported by Wescom Group, has launched a new-look Wellness at Sea Awareness Campaign for seafarers, their families and…
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New helm takes charge of rescue using flares
A new helm at North Berwick RNLI has taken charge of his first call out where flares were used to illuminate the search area. Fraser…
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Brave co-pilot who spotted flare honoured
The U.S. Coast Guard Academy has honoured a brave co-pilot who spotted a flare and distinguished himself during the rescue of survivors from a Northwest…
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Wescom Group launches Dame nominated sMRT ALERT at METSTRADE Stand 03.321
The New DSC AIS Man Overboard device enhances localised recovery with simplified fitting, faster activation and wearer acknowledgments. The sMRT ALERT represents the digitisation of…
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