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There are many ways to protect boats and yachts from theft; in addition to mechanical methods, there are now many electronic ways to protect against thieves. A relatively new type of theft protection, which is already used for valuable classic cars and comparable goods, is microdot marking. SeaHelp explains what this is and what the advantages and disadvantages are. What...
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While our last post explained how an Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) works, this post is about PLBs (Personal Locator Beacons), small, portable devices designed to trigger rescue operations for people in remote or dangerous situations. Why are PLBs better suited for emergencies than smartphones, and how do they compare to an EBIRB? A radio beacon to mark the emergency...
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The off-season is always upon us. And experience shows that the date for winterizing and launching in the new year approaches faster than some owners would like. SeaHelp shows what is important. Tip: now is the right time to purchase spare parts and accessories and, if necessary, order new sails! At the end of March/beginning of April, it is that...
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Small, compact water rescue devices are gaining popularity. But how effective are these modern aids now offered by various companies? And who are they suitable for? Throwable rescue devices such as the self-inflating life buoy from Plastimo or the Restube from the company of the same name are modern, compact aids for water rescue. They are designed to enable quick...
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A signal pistol or even rockets may have been effective in the days of the Titanic, writes circumnavigator and author Bobby Schenk in our news from June 16, 2024, but today they can be replaced much more effectively by powerful LED headlights or various radio signals. The most effective and widespread nowadays are distress radio signals from EPIRBS – Emergency...
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Containerverluste auf See sind nicht nur ein finanzielles Risiko für die Schifffahrts-Branche, sondern auch eine Gefahr für die Sicherheit anderer Schiffe. Laut Schätzungen des World Shipping Council (WSC) gingen allein in den letzten drei Jahren fast 7.000 Container verloren. Intelligente (smarte) Container sollen die Gefahr von Kollisionen nun vermeiden helfen. Jeder Segler – und auch viele Motoryacht-Besitzer kennen das US-amerikanisches...
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When sailing on water, danger to the vehicle and crew cannot always be ruled out. With distress signaling devices, it is possible to alert others to your own distress. Sea distress signaling devices also include so-called caliber 4 weapons, or colloquially: signal pistols. SeaHelp lists the requirements for purchasing them and explains how to use them correctly. It is part...
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When sailing in waters, it is not always possible to rule out danger to the vehicle and crew. With distress signaling devices, it is possible to alert others to your own distress. The distress signaling devices also include so-called caliber 4 weapons, or colloquially: signal pistols. On behalf of the (German) Federal Ministry of the Interior, all district or public...
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Life jackets can help save lives. The problem: in Germany and most EU countries there is no uniformly regulated life jacket obligation. SeaHelp explains when and where in the German-speaking countries and the bordering states there is an obligation to wear a life jacket. Life jackets can help save lives. Relevant this becomes especially when the water is cold or...
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