PLBs: The difference between survival and tragedy

Seacor Power

The tragic consequences of failing to equip crew with Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs) were laid bare before delegates at the IMCA global summit last week.

In an emotional and gripping presentation, Kevin Barron, deputy manager, Resources and Operational Support with Fugro, gave a harrowing account of a fatal lift boat – or jack-up – sinking in which he personally knew the crew.

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