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Illuminating flare leads to vital decision in sea rescue
An illuminating flare helped coastguards make an important decision in a rescue of a woman trapped by a rising tide in Cornwall on Boxing Day.…
Flare helps superyacht crew rescue catamaran sailors in the Atlantic
The crew of the 85-metre superyacht Victorious did indeed triumph in an 18-hour search and rescue of five sailors whose catamaran capsized in the Atlantic,…
Flare signals rescue of father and son divers in South Africa
A red flare signalled the rescue of a father and son who went missing while diving off the South African coast. National Sea Rescue Institute…
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.…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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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