Lost and Found

In man overboard (MOB) scenarios, time is the difference between a quick rescue and tragedy. Wireless man overboard systems immediately notify those on board, and in some cases will actually shut down the engines. Statistics show that when someone goes overboard and visual contact is lost, there is a 40 percent chance that person won’t be recovered. Early notification of an occupant falling overboard is crucial to improving those odds.

The needs for MOB systems vary. For an angler fishing alone, the most important feature may be an engine kill switch. For a crew member on a cruising boat,