The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), is regarded as one of the most important treaties concerning maritime safety.

The SOLAS international convention is managed by the IMO (International Maritime Organisation) who recognised that the best way of improving safety at sea was to develop international regulations that are followed by all shipping nations. The main objective of the SOLAS Convention is to specify minimum standards for the construction, equipment and operation of ships, compatible with their safety.

The Fibrelight Cradle is designed to aid the recovery of man overboard casualties from the water.  This innovative new system is attached to the craft at the inboard end, with optional floats attached to the outboard end. The casualty is guided onto the cradle and the outboard end is then hauled in to bring the casualty safely on board in the medically preferred horizontal position. The Fibrelight Cradle is exceptionally strong and durable and can be used as a boarding ladder, scramble net or stretcher.

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5th January 2011