Security

SAFETY AT SEA

It is important to have the proper safety equipment when boating, especially if you are sailing at sea or in remote waters. Here are some common safety items used to protect people on a boat:

• AIS (Automated Navigation Information System): it is a radio navigation system that allows ships to locate and communicate with each other, which can be useful in case of emergency.
• Lifejacket: This is a personal flotation device that allows a person to stay afloat in the event of a fall into the water. It is important to wear a lifejacket when boating, especially if you are far from shore.
• Distress beacon : it is a signal transmitter that allows the rescue services to locate a vessel in distress. It is necessary to have a distress beacon on board your boat in case of emergency beyond a certain distance from the coast
• Liferaft: This is a collective flotation device that can be used to evacuate a vessel in case of need. 
• MOB Equipment: This stands for "Man Overboard". It is a term used to describe a situation in which a person falls into the water from a vessel. There are many pieces of equipment that can be used to protect people on board a vessel and to ensure their safety in the event of a man overboard (locator beacon, automatic circuit breaker, flashlight, buoys).

It is also recommended to have a VHF and a first aid kit on board your boat.