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Metstrade 2025: Everything you might have missed

We take a look at some of the announcements that took place during this year’s Metstrade 2025, to make sure you are up-to-date.

Metstrade 2025: Everything you might have missed from this year’s show

Ocean Safety has recently launched a new Kru Lifejacket website which features the latest ISO regulated lifejackets. The website also offers a detail overview and description of the entire range split into adult, child and accessory ranges. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/134565/image/large-6b77fd2021834093cbdb4fadf45ec7cd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/134565">For each individual lifejacket there are easy reference charts that highlight approvals in the leisure, professional, commercial and industrial sectors, that includes approval buoyancy and actual buoyancy levels. The website offers the option to select the size type and colour of lifejacket and different inflation options are also available. Ocean Safety +44 (0) 23 8072 0800 <a target="_blank" href="http://www.krulifejackets.com">www.krulifejackets.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.oceansafety.com">www.oceansafety.com</a>

Ocean Safety launches New Kru Lifejacket website with new ISO Range 

The latest addition to the performance Ocean UltraLite range of ISO 9650 liferafts is the even lighter valise version. The capacity of the raft ranges from 6 to 12 persons, allowing one liferaft for a complete crew, or alternatively two smaller valise packed rafts stowed either side. With a weight saving of more than a kilo over the equivalent carbon canister version, the valise packed Ocean UltraLite will undoubtedly prove popular with race crews and customers where weight is critical. Using state of the art sailmaking technology, the valise laminate fabric is strong, durable and flexible. It is manufactured in Kevlar and Technora (an aramid which is used in a variety of applications which require a high degree of strength) sandwiched in a Mylar film, with outer facings of polyester film providing UV resistance and a barrier against any water ingress. The liferaft itself features a light weight carbon fibre gas cylinder, which is wrapped in an aluminium liner with a thin layer of outer grp for added protection. The raft meets current ISAF Offshore Special Regulations, and by adding a grab bag can meet the requirements for MCA Code of Practice or Class XII Regulations. The water ballasting even exceeds the standards laid down by ISO and the range of Ocean UltraLite liferafts have been third party accredited by the RYA to ISO 9650 Type 1 Group A.Ocean Safety +44 (0) 23 8072 0800 <a href="mailto:mail@oceansafety.com?subject=Ocean%20Safety/Safety%20at%20Sea%20%28SuperYachtTimes.com%29">mail@oceansafety.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.oceansafety.com/">www.oceansafety.com</a>

Weight savings in Ocean Safety's Performance Range

Ocean Safety, one the World’s leading marine safety equipment suppliers, has just appointed Safety at Sea in Auckland, New Zealand as a distributor and service outlet. Safety at Sea is already a leading marine safety sales and service company, based in Auckland, and now offers a complete specialist service in one of the largest yachting centres in the World. Greg White, Safety at Sea’s Senior Service Engineer, has already completed the rigorous training for servicing the Ocean Safety product range, and the outlet already holds Maritime New Zealand approval. Jonathan Gravit, Managing Director of Safety at Sea commented, “We are very pleased to be able to offer the Ocean Safety range of products and Kru range of lifejackets in New Zealand. Ocean Safety lead the way in marine safety and it is great that we can now offer quality safety products to our discerning market.” Charlie Mill of Ocean Safety, said, “We are delighted to have Safety at Sea as our distributor in New Zealand to provide for the many enquiries we have received in recent months. Jonathan is ideal for this market, having competed in many thousands of miles of offshore racing, including the Fastnet and the Sydney Hobart races. We welcome his extensive expertise and look forward to a long and prosperous working relationship.”Ocean Safety +44 (0) 23 8072 0800 <a href="mailto:mail@oceansafety.com?subject=Ocean%20Safety/Safety%20at%20Sea%20%28SuperYachtTimes.com%29">mail@oceansafety.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.oceansafety.com">www.oceansafety.com</a>

Ocean Safety expands into the Southern Hemisphere

The RYA has issued the first RYA tickmark logo for safety equipment to a range of liferafts manufactured by Ocean Safety. In issuing the RYA tick mark logo the RYA is satisfied, following a rigorous testing programme as set out by the ISO standard that the liferafts were found to be compliant with ISO 9650. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/126091/image/large-dd5f312048e0a01dc9d13c04654354f5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/126091">The liferafts are from Ocean Safety’s new Ocean ISO 9650 Type 1, Group A liferafts which include 4 man, 6 man, 8 man, 10 man and 12 man liferafts in a combination of valise (soft casing) and canister (hard casing). Ocean Safety will now be able to display the RYA tickmark on those liferafts tested and found to be compliant. Ken Kershaw, RYA Technical Manager “It is essential that safety products on the market today are fit for purpose and not sub standard. Ensuring that they comply with international standards is paramount. The RYA tickmark programme has been running for a number of years for boats and has now been extended to safety equipment. It sets out to provide boaters with a visible assurance that any product displaying the tickmark logo does comply with the requisite international standard.” The tests were conducted by Mike Beggs, RYA Senior Evaluator, and included low and high temperature inflation tests, righting, boarding tests, and all other material tests as required by the standard.

RYA taking steps to maintain standards of safety equipment

Ocean Safety’s involvement in the leisure marine market has grown enormously in recent years and covers a broad base of water use, ranging from ribs through to Round the World ocean racing and cruising yachts and powerboats. The company offers a complete service for marine retail outlets, production boatbuilders and refit yards, sailing schools and charter companies. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/126063/image/large-ad343103eeb787e794a02d93dddcff70.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/125315"> <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/126064/image/large-396cb21dbf963e9aa4feee2fb1392e69.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/125316">Following 5 years of successful sponsorship working with the Royal Ocean Racing Club, Ocean Safety has just increased their commitment by sponsoring the IRC Rating System. They previously sponsored the RORC’s mid-Channel racing mark and their range of specialist safety products and services now makes them a perfect partner for the RORC IRC programme, both in the UK and worldwide. Ocean Safety has worked with competitors and race organisers as technical advisors on both the supply and purchase of compliant safety equipment, for a number of events such as the Volvo Ocean Race, The Vendee Globe, Clipper and RORC regattas. Just ahead of the start of the Volvo Ocean Race, Ocean Safety was contracted by the Volvo race organisers to train all the teams on the compulsory sea survival course, which was tailored to specific demands and issues the crews could expect to encounter. This comprehensive package for the Volvo teams sees the servicing team from Southampton head to Singapore in January to carry out mid-race servicing on the competitor’s liferafts and Jonbuoy recovery modules. Ocean Safety’s own brand, Jonbuoy, continues to grow with the expansion of this inflatable product line. Alongside Jonbuoy, Ocean Safety has further developed the complete Kru range of lifejackets, providing designs to accommodate the requirements of leisure, commercial and military markets. Kru ensures that the lifejackets in the range exceed regulatory requirements in terms of fully inflated buoyancy, at the same time offering a wide range of accessories. Further information can be found at the Kru website <a href="http://www.krulifejackets.com">www.krulifejackets.com</a>. This is a dedicated informative new website, providing technical information on every lifejacket within the range, together with the likely area of use and recommended accessories. Fully qualified and experienced staff at the Ocean Safety branches in Southampton, Plymouth and Glasgow service and repair both leisure and commercial liferafts, lifejackets, survival suits, EPIRBs, SARTs, fire extinguishers and breathing apparatus. The new in house Training Department is currently developing product awareness courses for both commercial operators and leisure yachtsman to offer improved information on marine safety equipment and its operation. Visit Ocean Safety at METS on stand 03.304

Safety equipment by Ocean Safety

Ocean Safety, established since 1989, has recently opened an ‘in-house’ Training Facility. Designed to provide in depth servicing and technical product knowledge to the commercial and leisure marine industry, this new Training Division also aims to give peace of mind to the individual leisure user. The Training Courses offered are tailored to suit each specification, whether it is a full Liferaft Service Course provided for a certified liferaft service station or a Technical Awareness Course to the public or members of the marine industry, requiring enhanced information about marine safety products and their applications. The Division is also able to assist Coding Surveyors, appointed to carry out surveys and inspections under the MCA’s Code of Practice for small Commercial Vessels, to have a greater understanding of a variety of marine safety equipment and its applications. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/125315/image/large-1b9699ff7dd252cd75ab6e2765d56002.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/125315"> <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/125316/image/large-5a5b535737a146aff5066e818044eb6a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/125316">Product Awareness Courses are to be offered to individual families or crews who can then be fully confident in their safety equipment, its application, deployment and general maintenance. Other courses include; • Customised Safety Courses • Technical Courses for Ocean Safety appointed servicing stations • Technical Courses for Product Awareness and Application for the marine trade • Technical Courses for commercial users • Training Courses and advice for marine surveyors, brokers and charter operations • Technical and Product Awareness Courses for professionals at sea • Product Awareness Courses for leisure users Each course can be customised to suit commercial, leisure and individual requirements with information on appropriate products and training for correct use. “As a former SAR helicopter pilot and regular professional yachtsman, one thing in common amongst all casualties is that of shock and surprise. Ocean Safety are providing an excellent service with this new Training Division to all water users whether professional or leisure – I cannot endorse this educational marine safety programme enough.” Mike Broughton – Professional Navigator and weather router Ocean Safety has an ongoing development programme for all their product ranges and is always producing innovative products at the leading edge of the marine safety market, both in the commercial and leisure sectors. The design team in Southampton works with official authorities and development is carried out through vital feedback from commercial and professional users, requiring specialist product for their area of operation and particular conditions. Ocean Safety has already run two Safety Awareness Days in Glasgow and Southampton as well as numerous safety courses, which have proven extremely successful. 2008 is the second consecutive Volvo Ocean Race when Ocean Safety have undertaken the compulsory official training for the competing teams. It is Ocean Safety’s unique perspective, vast customer base and in depth knowledge in both the commercial and leisure sales and service markets that has led them to realise the need for such a training facility. Ocean Safety is proud to be able to offer this vital service for all its customers from cruise liners and Volvo races through to the marine trade, race management teams and the general public.