Discover the professional and life-saving Man Overboard Manikin, a manikin specially designed for the training of overboard search and rescue exercises in open oceans, streams, lakes, and other inland waterways. The manikin is extensively used by various respected organisations including the UK Ministry of Defence Army and Navy, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution and UK Fire & Rescue Services, as well as equivalent bodies in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. It is also beneficial for the use and training of offshore operators, coastguards, lifeguards, inland water rescue teams and shipping & fishing industries.
The manikin is constructed to simulate a live person or dead body and can float horizontally, vertically or at 45 degrees. The tough nylon mesh carcass allows the water to penetrate the manikin quickly, causing the legs to drop beneath the surface, leaving only the head and shoulders visible, if desired. There is added flexibility of the manikin in the water due to the built in Polypropylene strips that prevent the manikin from bending in half when using recovery devices, e.g., Jason s Cradle.
For an enhanced training experience, the manikin is clothed with bright orange overalls and has a SOLAS reflective tape on the head, making it highly visible to the users. In addition to the overalls, it comes with boots, and both the boots and overalls are easily replaceable if damaged. To increase the training difficulty level, a black search & rescue hoodie can be purchased separately to decrease visibility and cover the manikin.
Overall, the Man Overboard Manikin is a beneficial and essential addition to all training providers specialising in water search and rescue. Although the manikin is tough and durable, it is not suited for use in temperatures above 100 degrees Celsius or flashover scenarios.
