Rescue Sling from Sula

Rescue Sling Effectively Rescues Man Overboard

A rescue sling is operated by a person rescuing a man who has fallen overboard – without the rescuer having to get into the water. The rescue sling is a very effective piece of man overboard rescue equipment. The device is easy to use and very efficient.

Why have Rescue Equipment on Board

On any boat, you should prevent the risk of falling into the water. However, you may have an accident, so be prepared with a rescue sling f.inst.

Often, rescuing a man overboard is hard due to weather conditions and physical condition of the man. With the rescue sling, you are well equipped.

Quality of the Sling

The sling is used worldwide in the maritime environment to rescue people in need at sea. The sling being of the highest quality is NS-EN 1497 and NS-EN 12841 certified by the Norwegian Maritime Authority.

The rescue sling is approved for military use (NATO) and is widely used on pilot boats, workboats, small passenger vessels and lifeboats. 500 SB Rescue Slings have been delivered to the UK, other European countries as well as Australia.

How to use the Rescue Sling

Easy and simple to assemble.
Watch this video that instructs you how to. With this rescue sling, a man overboard can be rescued.

Follow this procedure:
Place the harness around the person in the water
Bring the harness up under the arms
Release, stop and tighten around the person
The strap is attached to an SB Rescue Davit, an electric and hydraulic winch, which will haul up the person

The situation is that even after a short time in cold water, the body reacts – loses strength in the arms and legs.
And for those on board, it is almost impossible to pull perhaps 95 kg deadweight or more out of the water.

3 Reasons why you Fall Overboard

– Losing balance due to the weather – big waves, a gust of wind
– Random event such as tripping, evasion
– Excessive consumption of alcohol or other intoxicants

The rescue sling operated by one person hauls a person out of the water.

When a Man is Overboard

A good rule of thumb is keeping your mouth shut to avoid getting water in your throat. Falling into the water, the temperature is far below our body temperature of 37° C and often leads to a kind of cold gasp.

According to the Maritime Safety Council, just a few drops in the larynx cause suffocation due to cramp in the muscles of the larynx. Søsport.dk

Also, read the Fisheries Working Environment Council’s Survival Guide

Guide of Survival

Advantages of the SB Rescue Product

Quick and easy to use
The rescuer remains safe on board the vessel
After use, the sling can be made ready for use again in less than 30 seconds
Telescopic handles provide an effective range of up to 4.5 meters
Operated by one person
Low weigh
Requires no maintenance – only routine inspections – see under service

Specifications of the Equipment

Frame: anodised aluminium, length 1.2 m
Handle: anodized aluminium; consisting of a standard handle (1.0 m) plus a telescopic boat hook extension handle (1.7 to 3.0 m)
Total length max 5.2 m (effective range max 4.5 m)
Line: 15m x 12mm braided polyester
Weight: 3 kg
CE approved
Approved for military use (included in NATO stock-list)