24 EQUIPMENT REVIEW


Rescue line container T


he easing of lockdown has seen a wave of people visiting coastal and inland marinas to take advantage


of the freedom brought by access to water and the pursuit of marine activities. Never has it been more important to have readily-accessible


rescue equipment close at hand for anyone getting into difficulty. Available now, the SOS603 from


award-winning Jo Bird is a dedicated rescue line container, developed in conjunction with Hillside design, to complement its well-established range of lifebuoy housings.


The new model has a number of


advantages. It has been designed to fit around the most popular rescue lines on the market, but is still compact and features a very robust design with the body and door made in impact-resistant, UV-stabilised polyethylene, with metal fixings in


The SOS5603T rescue line and fire extinguisher post.


316 stainless steel. The door hinges down to release


Complete Pump-Out Range For Every Application


the rescue line and the lid catch can be fitted with an anti-tamper seal or a combination padlock. The latter is becoming more popular as it means a potential rescuer can phone the emergency services, quote the location reference on the front of the container and will be given the four-digit access code to open the door. This is a very effective way of ensuring it is only opened in an emergency and will serve as a deterrent to the curious. The SOS603 can be installed in


Simple Operation


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a variety of ways. It can be bolted to a wall, fitted on to a beach safety sign or mounted on a railing; alternatively, Jo Bird can provide a durable GRP post kit to enable it to be free-standing. There is also a taller version, designated SOS603T, with a fire extinguisher cabinet for use on jetties in marinas. Jo Bird


nick.atkins@jobird.co.uk www.jobird.co.uk


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