Marine Rescue Technologies

03/31/2026

We're featuring the Markus Emergency Ladder as one of the most versatile and necessary solutions we provide. Whether you're a solo sailor, a recreational fisherman, or operating crews and vessels offshore , this ladder can help keep you and your people safe.

It fits any vessel and any fixing length. Reach out today to find out which model and length you need!

www.marinerescuetechnologies.com/contact/

03/16/2026

Marine rescue happens in many ways - all important and inspiring.

Who's supporting you to stay safe at sea? Reach out to ensure your plans are backed by the latest technology and proven rescue solutions.

Book your free consultation at www.marinerescuetechnologies.com/contact

At Mahia Beach in New Zealand, a rare and remarkable rescue unfolded in the ocean.

A mother pygmy s***m whale and her calf repeatedly stranded on the shore after becoming disoriented by a sandbar just offshore. A Department of Conservation worker and several locals spent more than an hour trying to guide the whales back to sea, but each attempt failed. The whales kept returning to the beach.

Then something unexpected happened.

A bottlenose dolphin known locally as Moko appeared near the struggling whales. Witnesses reported that the dolphin approached the pair and began swimming alongside them. Soon after, the whales followed.

Moko escorted them about 200 metres along the shoreline to the end of the sandbar. There, the dolphin turned sharply through a narrow channel and guided the mother and calf back into deeper water and out to sea.

Human rescuers had tried for more than an hour without success. The dolphin managed it in minutes.

After that moment, the whales were not seen again in the area, suggesting they safely returned to the open ocean.

Images are generated by AI and for demonstration purposes only.

Source: AFP. (2008). Dolphin saves two stranded whales in New Zealand. Reuters/AFP News Report.

03/11/2026

Read our latest article on Markus Lifenet Ltd. upcoming Lloyd's Register Type Approval.

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/markus-mob-recovery-system-set-receive-lloyds-w6eje

We're here to discuss how the Markus Scramble-net series type SCN can serve your safety at sea!

03/02/2026

🤔 How well do you know your MOB recovery devices?

Using the right equipment directly impacts a successful MOB recovery.

Swipe through to check your understanding and maybe learn something new.

Then, tell us: How well equipped are you?

Reach out to us today for expert help on choosing the best recovery device for your situation!

02/13/2026

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02/10/2026

We know it's been a week, but WOW we cannot stop thinking about Austin Appelbee's courageous, miraculous 4K swim in open-ocean to save his family. As an organization who lives and breathes marine rescue, we were both in disbelief and thrilled to hear his story.

If you haven't yet, follow the link below to hear him speak about his experience. Tremendous.

And big props to the Naturaliste Marine Rescue volunteers who raced out to save the three members of Austin's family.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-03/teen-speaks-after-saving-family-in-geographe-bay/106298798?utm_campaign=abc_news_web&utm_content=link&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_source=abc_news_web

A WA mother says asking her teenage son to swim 4 kilometres through rough seas to get help after their family was swept out to sea, was "one of the hardest decisions" she has ever made.

02/03/2025

Great news in man overboard safety! Canaveral Pilots Association Pilot Boat Captain Chris Bean commented that "prior person-overboard training by the Pilots Association helped prepare him for the real-life rescue" of a kayaker in need.

MRT serves cruise ships, kayakers, pilot associations, and more in man overboard safety. Contact us for your marine safety needs today!

Article: "Casino Ship Crew Rescues Kayaker Off Of Florida Coast," in Casino.org news, written by Ed Silverstein.

https://www.casino.org/news/casino-ship-crew-rescues-kayaker-off-of-florida-coast/

A man was rescued by crew members of a gambling ship after he fell out of a kayak off the coast of Florida. He was taken to a local port.