When commercial vessels are already required to carry an array of advanced modern alerting and locating systems, Chris Hoffman, director of technology strategy at ACR Electronics, outlines the evidence behind growing industry
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When commercial vessels are already required to carry an array of advanced modern alerting and locating systems, Chris Hoffman, director of technology strategy at ACR Electronics, outlines the evidence behind growing industry pressure calling for recognition of eVDSDs as the safer, cleaner and longer-lasting alternative to pyrotechnic flares.
For decades, pyrotechnic flares have been the accepted standard for commercial vessels.
In a distress situation, a crew member has risked injury or damage to the liferaft when fumbling for a flare pack, removing the cap, pulling the string to ignite the flare while moving hands quickly out of the way, and holding the flare overboard, ensuring it is downwind.
However, today there are alternatives that offer an easier, less dangerous, toxic and outdated solution in an age bristling with reliable electronic safety equipment which will locate
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