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Solutions 3M expands rescue devices line regional training 3M has expanded its personal safety centers. C-MAR portfolio to include two new rescue uses multiple devices: 3M and DEUS’ Escape and simulators to

Rescue System, and the Latchways develop and

Personal Rescue Device (PRD) with strengthen 3M Elavation Harness.

students’ knowledge and skills by demon-

The 3M and DEUS Escape and straating practical operation of how DP

Rescue Systems enables workers to controls work to deliver the vessel’s task, steadily control their descent from from dive support and anchor handling heights up to 590ft and allows for individual and multi-person to platform supply and drilling opera- escape, assisted rescue, and self-rescue after a fall. The sys- tions. Students also learn how different tem is available with two controlled descent options: the 3300 manufacturers approach the challenges device has a decent rate of 3m/s from 350ft max; the 3700 posed by dynamic positioning operations. device has a decent rate of 2m/s from 590ft max.

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The Latchways Personal Rescue Device can help give users an unassisted, self-rescue from heights up to 65ft. It comes con-

Kongsberg’s new acoustic tained in a lightweight “backpack” and is activated by pulling positioning system a parachute-type cord where the PRD can then extend up to

Kongsberg Maritime 65ft. In the event of a fall, the 3M Elavation harness suspends introduced