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- Heat protection on board through bathing, evaporative cooling (wet textiles, mini air-conditioning units), fans, windscoops and insulated ice containers.  
- Keeping food cool using an efficiently utilised on-board refrigerator, frozen cooling elements, insulation in sleeping bags and preservation methods.  
- Further measures: Awnings and umbrellas, reflective hatch foils, flexible route and travel time planning and heat-reducing sleeping and cooking habits.

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- iPhone 14+ and Pixel 9 enable text-based satellite emergency calls in coastal areas, but cannot be used in international waters.  
- The basis is the Globalstar network (approx. 80 % of the earth's surface); the service supplements but does not replace VHF radio, EPIRB, PLB or Iridium phones.  
- Activation via key combination, guided question dialogue, location and status data transmission; service free of charge until Dec. 2024, fees open thereafter.

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- Kanguro is the first lifejacket developed by Veleria San Giorgio that secures parents and newborns together.
- It reduces the risk of parents and baby becoming separated in rough seas and has been specially designed for very young children.
- Kanguro won the Compasso d'Oro ADI 2026, is on display at the ADI Design Museum and will be launched on the market in 2026 once it has been trialled.

Safety: Kanguro - lifejacket for parents and infants wins design award

- Maintenance-free jetty decking made from recycled TRIMAX® plastic from TEPRO GmbH was chosen for the Marina Teltow.
- Around 550 m² of jetty area, divided into 6 main jetties and 17 finger jetties, were realised with TRIMAX® profiles 5 x 30 cm in red-brown.
- The substructure was also made from TRIMAX® profiles 5 x 10 cm; durability, low maintenance and sustainability were emphasised.

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- Drones can quickly bring Restube rescue equipment to people in distress on Föhr and at the same time analyse the situation and position from the air.
- Benefits and limitations: Restube only helps people who are able to act, does not replace a lifejacket and offers no protection against hypothermia or unconsciousness.
- The technology is dependent on the weather and the law, is being trialled on Föhr and internationally and is considered an additional, not a replacement, rescue tool.

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- Rig Gauge PRO measures shroud tension precisely with seawater-resistant stainless steel and aluminium components, without wear-prone plastic rollers.  
- The scale is compatible with Loos/PowerOtto devices, measures in kg and lb and enables the continued use of known rig trim values.  
- Available for 2.5-4 mm and 5-7 mm wire, with 150 mm ruler, diameter gauge, padded bag; price per device 255 euros.

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- In Bremen and Kiel, SVB specialists service around 5,500 automatic lifejackets every year in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.  
- Each lifejacket is completely dismantled, safety-relevant parts and seals are checked, replaced and tested for leaks over many hours.  
- Careful folding in accordance with the instructions and complete documentation are crucial to ensure that the waistcoat deploys reliably in an emergency.

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Smartwatch for sailors, now with satellite SOS

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