Tag: PainsWessex
Rescue after helicopter crew spot flare
Two people in a boat that ran aground have been rescued near New Orleans, USA, after using a flare to signal to a helicopter rescue…
Parachute flares used in night sea search
Parachute flares featured in a multi-agency nighttime sea search off the Isle of Wight. The August search for a person believed to be in the…
Wescom Group to exhibit at SMM Hamburg 2022
6th - 9th September 2022
SMM Hamburg
Wescom Group are delighted to be inviting our partners, customers and colleagues to meet us at SMM Hamburg, to be held at Hamburg Messe und Congress…
Sail2help raises awareness in Channel Islands of its vital work
The Sail2help charity, which helps young people at risk from suicide and mental health issues, and is supported by Wescom Group, has visited the Channel…
Flares play a key part in three UK rescues involving children
In a nighttime rescue of two adults, two young children and their dog on a disabled sailing boat at Fowey, RNLI crew used parachute flares…
French sailor rescued after 16 hours thanks to flare
A French sailor, who survived for 16 hours in a small air pocket under his capsized boat, has been rescued after firing a flare. Laurent…
Flares lead to rescue of New South Wales boaters
Boaters in New South Wales, Australia, have been rescued after their craft overturned and flares summoned help from a nearby charter vessel. Two men in…
Team Albatross thanks Wescom Group for security of flares
GB Row Challenge winner Team Albatross has reinforced the importance of marine flares and other safety equipment after it was among three boats rescued in…
Important for boaters to carry flares, says RNLI
It is important for boaters to carry flares to attract attention in an emergency, says the RNLI. The comments came after two occupants of a…
Flares training part of safe fishing event
Flares training has been a key part of a safe fishing event for commercial fishermen in the United States. Key takeaways from the free Fisherman’s…
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