MAN OVERBOARD

IDEAL FOR THE FOLLOWING TRAINING SCENARIOS:

Man overboard search and rescue exercises in the open ocean, streams, lakes or other inland waterways.

SPECIAL MATERIALS:

Carcass constructed from nylon mesh. High density polypropylene webbing (25mm rated to 207 Kg, 50mm rated to 440Kg) SOLAS reflective tape compliant with US Department of Transportation specification USCG 46 CFR, section 164.018, and International Maritime Organisation (IMO) resolution A.658(16). Nonabsorbent closed cell foam – water absorption: 1 Day <0.1 (DIN 53428 1986) 28 Days < 0.5% VOL. Overall constructed from the same material used in Police ballistic/stab vests (conforms to OEKO-TEX® Standard 100, BS EN ISO 12947-2 & 14116: 2008).

It is vital that effective MOB drills are conducted frequently with regular crew members on all vessels - these manikins have proven to be a vital tool in achieving that.

The secret to the performance of this manikin is the balance between the weighting and the buoyancy - the tough Nylon mesh carcass allows the water to penetrate rapidly and after a few minutes, the legs will drop below the surface, resting at an angle of about 45 degrees with just the head and shoulders visible above the surface.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

• This model can float horizontally or vertically to simulate a live person or dead body - it takes seconds to move the foam pieces in the overalls to achieve this.
• A loop to the back allows the manikin to be lowered into position or hung up to dry.
• Bright orange overalls and SOLAS reflective tape on the head make the manikins very conspicuous in open water.
• Polypropylene strips allow flexibility in and out of the water but prevent the manikin from bending in half when using stretchers or recovery devices like a Jason's Cradle.
• Now has a Polypropylene strip extending from the back up through the neck and into the head to add additional support to the neck
• Protective overalls and boots are user-replaceable and greatly extend the life of the manikin

NOT SUITED FOR:

• Use in temperatures above 100°C or flashover scenarios – See our Fire House manikin.

OPTIONAL EXTRAS:

• Black Search & Rescue hoodie to part cover the manikin to decrease visibility in the water.

 Man Overboard Data Sheet