Frequently asked questions

What is required under SOLAS III/17-1 for Retrieval of Persons from the water?

What is required under Subchapter M?

What are the USCG requirements for MOB recovery on inland vs. offshore vessels?

What is Class M?

Which countries does Class-M regulation affect?

What do I need to do to be Class M Compliant?

What is ECC/DEC/(22)02?

Why is the Class M regulation being introduced?

What is the difference between AMRD Group A and AMRD Group B?

What is locally managed Rescue Vs. Assisted Rescue?

What is a PLB?

What are the different types of PLBs?

What is the difference between a PLB and an EPIRB?

What is a 406 MHz PLB?

How Does a Personal Locator Beacon Work?

What are Local Area Systems?

What is a True Water Activating PLB?

What is AIS, VHF and DSC?

What is Galileo and COSPAS – SARSAT?

What are the different types of MOB recovery devices (nets, cradles, ladders, etc.)?

How do I evaluate a rescue net?

What should be included in an MOB recovery Plan?

What’s the best method for recovering unconscious persons from the water?

What are the different levels of buoyancy?

What are the features of a PFD?

Is my life Jacket fit for purpose?