Man overboard
Recovering crewmen lost overboard is a particularly hazardous
operation requiring a high level of seamanship. So get the marine
survival gear that will make your job easier and safer. Every man
overboard product distributed by RFD is chosen to meet stringent
requirements in terms of safety, function and design.
Plastimo Inflatable Dan Buoy
An Inflatable Dan Buoy is the all-in-one solution that means you
can do away with the need for a drogue and lifebuoy light.
- YNZ Cat I and ISAF compliant
- Packed in compact 49 x 13 cm container
- Self-activating light and retro-reflective tape
- Yellow polyurethane-coated nylon inflatable Dan buoy
- Height above water is 1.80m
Plastimo Rescue Sling
This
rescue sling lets you float and hoist sailors back on board (with
help from a lifting tackle or halyard winch if required). The
coiled retrieval line means no tangling or fouling, and makes this
rescue sling the most efficient man overboard recovery gear.
- 10 kg buoyancy of flotation belt
- 40 m of floating line
- Weighs only 1.7 kg
- Breaking strain of line 400 kg
- Breaking strain of flotation belt 700 kg
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Plastimo 30" Lifebuoy
75cm- SOLAS MED approved
- 4 retro-reflective tapes
- Stowage height up to 30m above waterline
- 3m grabline
- Available in standard (no throwing line) and heavy (4kg model
without throwing line to be used with a specific lifebuoy light and
designed for commercial vessels) versions
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Man overboard module (SOLAS compliant)
- For cruise liners and commercial ships
- An electric light combined with an orange smoke signaling
device
- Attaches to the lifebuoys located on both bridge wings
- Smoke duration: 15 minutes
- Light duration: 2 hours at 2 candela
Refer to Pyrotechnic section.
RFD Horseshoe Lifebuoy
- Suitable for yachts and powerboats
- YNZ compliant
- Stowage pocket
- Retro reflective tape
- Safety whistle
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Daniamant L90 Lifebuoy Light
Formally supplied by Comet as their Lifebuoy Light 9120500, the
L90 is automatically activated after release.
- Minimum 2 candela light output
- Minimum 2-hour light duration
- Fully approved to MED standards
ENQUIRIES
Talk to an RFD expert in your area
Auckland: John Roberts, Tel: 09 373 2019
> Email
Wellington: Olivia Harding, Tel: 04 499
9179 > Email
Nelson: Paul Scholfield, Tel: 03 548 2996
> Email
Christchurch: Jamin Parker, Tel: 03 389
2117 > Email
Rest of South Island: Dave Chapman, Tel: 03 539
1373 > Email