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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EMERALD MARINE PRODUCTS’ AFFORDABLE MOB PROTECTION
[caption id="attachment_3235" align="alignnone" width="200"] ALERT protecting workers with quick fall overboard awareness.[/caption] It's not easy putting a price on safety.
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Solo Fisherman Prepares for Man-Overboard Situation
[caption id="attachment_3229" align="alignnone" width="200"] F/V Destiny and the ALERT Overboard Alarm[/caption] The cold, shark-infested waters off the Farallon Islands are
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Instructors Agree on OSCAR Water-Rescue Training Dummy
Recovering someone who has fallen into the water is no easy task, especially if the victim is unconscious or lethargic due to cold temperatures. Training is essential to prepare potential rescuers for how difficult it can actually be. The OSCAR Water-Rescue Training Dummy™ from Emerald Marine Products is used by safety instructors across North America for teaching people what it's like to retrieve a lifeless, 180 lb. adult.
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University Readies Its Ships Against MOB Incident
Safety is important on any boat, even more so when scientists and inexperienced students are working on deck. The School of Oceanography at the University of Washington protects those on board its two research vessels with Emerald Marine Products' ALERT Man-Overboard (MOB) Alarm Systems™. If someone should fall overboard, an alarm instantly sounds, providing critical extra time for a successful recovery in the cold Pacific Northwest waters and points beyond. The university purchased ALERT2 systems for its 274' R/V Thomas G. Thompson and 66' R/V Clifford A. Barnes.
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MOB Transmitter Ideal for Shoreside Workers
Employers who invest in an ALERT418™ Man-Overboard Alarm System from Emerald Marine Products demonstrate a firm commitment to safety for their employees. Workers at marine terminals and construction sites are protected when working around water, especially when out of sight of each other.
Press Coverage
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The Maritime Executive
Emerald Marine Launches New MOB Receiver
What separates the ALERT system from AIS is its immediacy. It uses a radio signal, so there's no satellite lag or waiting for an open channel. With a moving vessel, or river or tidal flow, an MOB victim can be swept out of sight quickly. The ALERT418 Man-Overboard Receiver provides the added seconds needed to keep a simple fall from becoming a fatality.
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Pontoon and Deck Boat Magazine
Here’s an intriguing advancement in man-overboard (MOB) protection: the release of Emerald Marine Products’ ALERT418 Man-Overboard Receiver. This receiver is engineered to deliver instant notification when an MOB occurs, which gives pontooners critical extra seconds that can separate a simple fall from a more serious tragedy.
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The Waterway's Journal
Brennan Marine Installs ALERT2 MOB Alarms On Six Vessels
Brennan Marine installs ALERT2 MOB Alarms on six vessels. "Seconds mean everything in a man overboard situation," said Adam Binsfeld, Brennan Marine COO. "We took it a step further and set it up to alert our dispatchers, who can then mobilize additional support if needed. It really quickens our overall response"
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MarineLink
Meet OSCAR, the Water Rescue Training Dummy
Recovering someone who has fallen into the water is no easy task, especially if the victim is unconscious or lethargic due to cold temperatures. Training is essential to prepare potential rescuers for how difficult it can actually be. The OSCAR Water-Rescue Training Dummy from Emerald Marine Products is used by safety instructors across North America for teaching people what it's like to retrieve a lifeless, 180 lb. adult.
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The Maritime Executive
University Readies Its Ships Against MOB Incident
Safety is important on any boat, even more so when scientists and inexperienced students are working on deck. The School of Oceanography at the University of Washington protects those on board its two research vessels with Emerald Marine Products' ALERT Man-Overboard (MOB) Alarm Systems™. "We chose the ALERT system because of its simplicity and affordability—it's a good value," said Capt. Douglas Russell, manager of marine operations. "And, we received great customer care during the purchase process."