Question no. 0003

A:     All operating systems and equipment that are meant for use in boarding and embarking operations should have a manual backup MOB retrieval system which can be deployed by one person. There are many things which can fail in such operations at sea and even in harbour as accident histories tell us. A pilot can fall from a pilot ladder, mecanic in cranes can fail or be overloaded and fastenings can fail. Human errors are also a common reason. One may expect that crew on a man overboard boat or transport boat in man overboard recovery operation may have to go over the limit of use of such equipment and return in worse weather and sea condition than expected or forseen.

One of the main reason which holds captains from operating required drill in use of lifeboats is their fear that something may go wrong and that they do not have any backup if they suddenly have to face man overbaord situation.

Solution: The Markusnet MS.1, MS.2, MS.3 and MS.4 versions are designed to provide such backup security upto 40 metre height over water (depending on length of lifting lines "B").

Cost: £500 to 650  pr. Markusnet.