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Drones, the new lifesaving tool within the marine space.

Public safety officials along with lifeguards and rescue crews around the globe are beginning to incorporate drones into their tactical and quick r...

Making a Life Vest, Checking it Not Twice but 7 Times!

Every day, people depend worldwide on our survival products in the most demanding conditions, from Mach speeds at 30,000 feet to the open seas duri...

CAP1034 Testing

Drowning is the primary cause of death in helicopter water impact accidents.  In recent years, the UK Civilian Aviation Authority (CAA) has passed ...

Dissecting the Life Jacket

With a majority of the “living space” on Earth covered by water, what can we do to avoid exploring the oceanic crust?  The idea of a life preserver...