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Regular Lifejacket Servicing Could Save Your Life Lifejackets are essential safety equipment for anyone venturing onto the water. However, simply owning one isn't enough; regular servicing is crucial to ensure it functions correctly when needed most. Vital Maintenance: Regular Self-Inspection AND Annual Professional Servicing The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) emphasizes that a well-maintained lifejacket can significantly increase survival chances in cold wat …

If you’re gearing up for some aquatic adventures, don’t let your valuables sink! These products are designed to float, making them the perfect companions for all your summer escapades.Check out these must-have products to keep your essentials afloat! Zhik Floating Key Ring Never lose your keys to the depths again, this buoyant key ring ensures your keys stay within reach, no matter how wild the waves get.Rooster Classic Floating Sunglasses Keep your eyes protected without wor …

CH Marine is excited to be exhibiting at Ireland on the Water Expo, the brand new marine leisure show taking place from 4-5 March 2023 at the Eikon Centre, Lisburn.We will be showcasing fantastic products from our boating, kayaking, watersports, water safety and marine electronics ranges, and will be happy to have expo visitors come through to see us at stand #2.For more info: https://irelandonthewaterexpo.ie/#irelandonthewater  …

The all-new Ocean Signal PLB3 is a 2022 DAME Award winning personal locator beacon which is possibly one most essential safety items to keep an individual safe at sea. The ground-breaking feature of this new PLB is the combined AIS transmitter giving the benefit of global 406Mhz satellite distress coverage along with the more localised AIS tracking. This compact and lightweight device is an essential piece of safety equipment for anyone who spends time on the water, whether for l …

Our Choice - the Ocean Signal RescueMe PLB1 with 406Mhz transmissionThe Ocean Signal PLB1 is a personal locator beacon (PLB) that is designed to help rescuers locate individuals who are lost at sea or in remote locations. This compact, handheld device allows users to send out a distress signal that can be picked up by satellite and relayed to search and rescue teams, providing crucial information about their location and the nature of their emergency.The Ocean Signal PLB1 is small and lightweigh …

If you're in Ireland looking to buy a home cooling fan for warmer summer temperatures, it may be hard to decide which fan to choose. We have a few helpful Q&As to guide you.Which fans are the best?The best fans are those that effectively cool the air in your space, without getting in your way or making a noise. Many fans are big and noisy, but the Meaco range is designed to be compact and super-quiet without compromising on cooling performance.Which fans are the best for Ireland? …

There are so many things floating around in the air you breathe in your home, and some of these can trigger physical reactions and exacerbate allergies.The air in your home contains a wide range of particles and almost certainly includes dust mites. If you have a pet, there will be dander from fur and skin, and ff you live near a busy road, there will also be particles that come from vehicle pollution. Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) can also get into the air from everyday cleaning products as …

Notice from the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport:In response to Marine Casualty Investigation Board recommendations, the purpose of this Marine Notice is to: remind masters, owners, users, charterers, skippers and crew of fishing vessels of previous safety advice and requirements issued by means of Marine Notices and supply links1 to such Notices; and to inform the sector of several recommendations in relation to smaller vessels and that they are under consideration for inclusion in th …

Over the years, our service stations have serviced many thousands of inflatable lifejackets and our engineers have accumulated a comprehensive knowledge base of the faults that we regularly find when first opening a lifejacket for inspection.  Alarmingly, a significant percentage of these lifejackets received would simply not work. These are primarily lifejackets that look okay on the outside and the owners are usually unaware on any problems.  We list the top 5 faults …

Manufacturers, safety bodies, training institutes and the RNLI are among those who universally recommend the importance of regular lifejacket servicing. Here we explain some of the procedures and standards involved in completing approved servicing. Download here …