At Emerald Marine Products, we’re proud that our marine rescue equipment impacts the peace of mind and efficiency of ship captains, crew members, vessel passengers, law enforcement officials, and more. From our dependable ALERT man-overboard signals to our affordable OSCAR water rescue training dummies and other marine retrieval products, we love sharing company updates and new product information. From the launch of brand-new marine rescue equipment to the many ways our man-overboard signals can alert a vessel if someone falls overboard, you’ll find our latest company news and updates here.
Press Releases
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NEW PORTABLE MOB ALARM SYSTEM HAS DIY INSTALLATION
"I knew a month into COVID-19 that work conditions would change drastically," said Robert Linder, Emerald Marine Products president. "I was already concerned about the lack of fall-overboard alarms. A reliable solution was needed that would make it incredibly fast and easy for companies to protect their employees. People are filled with uncertainty and worry; a fall overboard doesn't have to be one of those concerns."
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Even before the implementation of Subchapter M requirements, Vancouver, Washington-based Tidewater Transportation & Terminals had developed a strong culture of workplace safety. Within its overall plan is using and regularly testing Emerald Marine Products' ALERT Man-Overboard System.
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Prepare for Dangers of Falling Into Cold Water
[caption id="attachment_3307" align="alignleft" width="72"] Cold water compounds Man-Overboard situations[/caption] Whether on deck or shoreside, frigid weather is fatiguing and increases
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ALERT MOB System Offers Wide Range of Notification Options
[caption id="attachment_3289" align="alignleft" width="300"] Man-Overboard alert on Rosepoint Softwware.[/caption] The ability to instantly notify coworkers that someone has fallen into
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Emerald Marine Launches New MOB Receiver
[caption id="attachment_3250" align="alignnone" width="300"] Emerald Marine Products announces a significant advancement in MOB protection: the state-of-the-art ALERT418® Man-Overboard Receiver. Integrating
Press Coverage
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The Seattle Times
Lessons the Seattle sailing community learned
Across the sailing community, the consensus is that there needs to be more emphasis on practicing safety protocols regularly. Sailing is a popular sport in the Seattle area thanks to the abundance of water, but as with any sport, it comes with risks. Understanding the risks and knowing what to do in the event of an emergency, however, can make the difference in a life being saved.
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National Fisherman
MOB system install goes DIY: Emerald Marine Products rolls out walk-on alert system
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Australian government Department of Defense
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SAIL Magazine February, 2019
Questions about Man-Overboard (MOB) Technology
Another type of MOB locating system that has been around for some years is a “proximity automatic alert beacon”, a system specifically tied to into My man-overboard receiver aboard your boat.
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Marine Electronics
Emerald Marine Launches New MOB Receiver
Emerald Marine Products has announced a significant advancement in MOB protection: the state-of-the-art ALERT418 Man-Overboard Receiver. Integrating fully with current and first-generation ALERT transmitters, it's ideal for commercial applications such as workboats, gas and oil platforms, ports and marine terminals, and shoreside construction sites.