Tag: SAR

17 Mar 2016
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Introducing The InReach SE

We are excited to announce that the Reliance Marine Store is now offering the InReach SE from Delorme. This tracking and location device also allows free text. We have tested the unit on our Atlantic deliveries and found it an invaluable asset for the safety and monitoring of our clients yachts.

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inReach SE: How It Works

inReach SE (Screen Edition) is the satellite communicator from DeLorme that puts amazing functionality in the palm of your hand without having to pair the device:

  • Send and receive free-form, 160-character text messages outside of cell phone range.
  • Trigger an SOS and interact back and forth with GEOS, our 24/7 search and rescue monitoring center.
  • Turn on tracking to share and view GPS coordinates.
  • Color screen and virtual keyboard with predictive text.
  • Intuitive LED indicator for satellite availability.
  • Audible message notifications.
  • Internal, rechargeable lithium battery lasts about 100 hours at continuous operation at 10-minute tracking intervals with a clear view to the sky. Extended tracking mode can extend battery life even more for long-haul trips.
  • Designed for maximum durability in harsh environments (waterproof, dustproof, and impact-resistant).
  • Post to social media.
  • Built on award-winning technology pioneered with our first inReach device.

Pair inReach SE for the Complete Experience

Both inReach models can be used in conjunction with DeLorme’s Earthmate app on a mobile device and our Explore web portal. When paired with your mobile device, the capabilities of either inReach product is enhanced. Previously downloaded map data is only accessible during paired mode. Pairing inReach allows you to use your mobile device to send messages from the Earthmate app.
Earthmate App

Transform your smartphone or tablet into a global satellite communication and navigation tool with our free Earthmate app:

  • Worry-free navigation and journey tracking.
  • Unlimited access to downloadable topographic maps and NOAA charts on your paired mobile device.
  • Automatically syncs with your mobile device’s address book for easy texting.
  • Pairs via Bluetooth.

Explore Web Portal

Prepare and share your journey with family and friends with our Explore web portal:

  • Share your location and trip details with MapShare, including tracking and GPS information.
  • Invite others to “ping” your inReach to see your location, activate tracking and exchange messages.
  • Load preset messages to your inReach.
  • Link to your social media accounts.
  • View all your previous trips and messages.
  • Manage your account and settings, including emergency contacts.
  • Update your inReach firmware.

Use It. Abuse It. But Don’t Lose It.

Prepare and share your journey with family and friends with our Explore web portal:

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06 May 2015
Blog Category, Yacht delivery Nick 0 comment

Cheeki Rafiki MAIB Reports

This is recommended reading to all delivery captains.

The Marine Accident Investigation Branch report into the loss of Cheeki Rafiki is now available to download. I would recommenced that every delivery captain planning an ocean voyage reads it.

Download the MAIB report here

 

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04 Mar 2015
Blog Category, In the News, Yacht delivery Nick 0 comment

Join Hunt for Missing Yacht Online

Source SAPA

2015-03-04 15:54

 The public can help search for a missing South African catamaran crew through an online tool, their families said on Wednesday.

Anthony Murray crew

The families fear for the yachtsmen’s safety, as they last made contact via satellite phone on 18 January and missed their estimated date of arrival.The catamaran, Sunsail RC044-978 set out from Cape Town for a delivery trip to Phucket, Thailand, on 14 December. The delivery was for US-based world maritime leisure business Tui Marine.”The current ‘Lost Catamaran & Crew At Sea’ enables people all over the world to search satellite images that are loaded by Tomnod for this specific campaign,” the families said in a joint statement.The aim of the campaign is to search for the Leopard 44 catamaran that was being delivered to Phuket, Thailand, by Anthony Murray, Reg Robertson and Jaryd Payne.

On the Tomnod website, people are asked to tag objects as either ship or boat, life raft or “other” in images.

Tomnod is run by commercial satellite company DigitalGlobe.

“The crowd sourcing theory operates on the belief that untrained observers who pick the same target can be as accurate as an expert.

“Anyone with access to a computer and the internet can join the online search party.”

On 12 February, Murray’s family reported to the maritime rescue co-ordination centre (MRCC) in Cape Town that the catamaran was overdue after it missed its expected arrival date 10 days before.

The yacht’s emergency position indicating radio beacon (EPIRB) had not been activated.

If a signal from the EPIRB is detected then search and rescue will be activated, the extent of which is dependent on resources available in the area at the time.

The Australian maritime safety authority issued an urgent broadcast to shipping about the missing yacht, which remains in place until the end of the month when it will be reviewed.

Skipper Murray, aged 58, has over 25 years’ experience at sea, including multiple international catamaran and yacht deliveries.

Robertson, aged 59, is also an experienced yachtsman and a member of the Royal Natal Yacht Club. Payne is 20 years old.

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20 May 2014
Blog Category, In the News, Yacht delivery Nick 0 comment

Cheeki Rafiki

In the light of the recent action of the USCG, Reliance Yacht Management has reviewed its operational policies and will be rolling out a programme of including Search and Rescue insurance into future deliveries. Underwritten by Lloyds of London, benefits provides up to $50,000 USD per occurrence in reimbursement for any SAR expenses, including arranging private aircraft/helicopter charter, private search teams—if required.

Search and RescureThe service will be linked to the satellite tracking systems that we already employ. Calls for assistance will be routed through a coordination service manned 24/7 with dedicated and highly trained operatives who have access to emergency responders worldwide. They will  ensure that an emergency situation is dealt with efficiently and we receive the resources needed.

All our deliveries presently in the Atlantic and Caribbean region are now subscribed to the service with immediate effect.

 

 

Our policies and procedures are subject to third party inspection as part of our ISO9001 accreditation.

 

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