NEW PRODUCTS
Wireless kill switch launched by Olas Guardian
A new wireless engine kill switch for fast boats acts as a virtual ‘kill cord’ that will stop a boat’s engine within two seconds of any person going overboard.
For smaller workboat operators and for RIB crews the wearing of a kill cord is becoming mandatory but the standard mechanical cord type means that the driver has to be physically attached to the boat and the kill cord only operates if the driver leaves the helm. With the Olas Guardian system it means that both the driver and the crew are protected if they become separated from the boat with the boat stopping in an instant should the skipper or a crew member go overboard.
The Exposure Olas Guardian works by wirelessly logging up to 15 crew members to the engine kill switch attachment via small, wearable transmitters. If one of these wearable transmitters is submerged, or it becomes separated by distance from the helm, it instantly breaks the connection, cuts the engine and triggers an inbuilt 85 decibel alarm and, if connected, an alarm signal to a mobile phone. The system allows the engine to be restarted after a five second delay so that a rescue can be effected.
The system allows crew to move around the boat without the need to constantly remember to disconnect and reconnect a physical cord. It can be particularly suited to RIB ride and thrill ride boats with all passengers tagged.
immersion or separation from the vessel. The free app, for both IoS and Android, is also compatible with third-party fitness trackers and smartwatches.
The solar- powered
wristband is equipped with a smart water sensor and shows vital information on the screens of connected phones. Once charged the device will run for two days even in complete darkness. Recharging is possible with any light source; even a lamp will suffice.
The device connects through Bluetooth 4.2 LE-smartphones and Bluetooth 5 for longer ranges. It interfaces with onboard systems of NMEA-Standard and when activated both an acoustic and optimal alarm are triggered.
New Pod launched by Seafloatech
Seafloatech has launched its latest innovation, named the Seafloatech Pod®. The system is said to have a low ecological footprint and be totally reversible.
It has previously won the ‘MARIN HIGH-TECH Trophy for Innovation 2019’ and ‘Coup de Coeur Trophy’ at the Paris Boat Show 2019. It’s connected to sea, lake and riverbeds using an ecological system (anchors, screws, sealing) and consists of a mast articulated at its base, which pistons in its upper part to minimise the effects of the tide.
The Seafloatech Pod allows the construction of floating structures as collective moorings, artificial beaches, restaurants and housing.
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