The Isle of Man government has agreed funding to support improved safety measures for the island’s fishing fleet.
Each fishing vessel registered in the Isle of Man will receive a grant of £900 towards the McMurdo-manufactured MOB Guardian, a man-overboard alert and location system designed especially for fishing vessels.
Qualifying vessels must be 15m or under in length with an enclosed cabin. The owner has to then pay only a contribution of £100 plus the airtime contract for the system.
The initiative is a huge boost for safety, in an industry that is considered the most dangerous job in Europe.
While interest is growing in the MOB Guardian, it is currently only available for use in the UK where the only operating station that manages its infrastructure is based.
