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What a Coast Guard Investigation Is Telling Commercial Fishing About Engine Cut-Off Switches

What a Coast Guard Investigation Is Telling Commercial Fishing About Engine Cut-Off Switches

What a Coast Guard Investigation Is Telling Commercial Fishing About Engine Cut-Off Switches
FaSS Funding: Could Your Fishing Vessel Benefit from Improved Safety Equipment?

FaSS Funding: Could Your Fishing Vessel Benefit from Improved Safety Equipment?

Could FaSS funding help improve fishing vessel safety? Discover how OLAS Guardian and Diesel Relay can provide wireless engine shut-off protection for small commercial fishing vessels.
OLAS Guardian et la nouvelle réglementation française sur le coupe-circuit

OLAS Guardian et la nouvelle réglementation française sur le coupe-circuit

La division 240 impose désormais que le coupe-circuit soit relié au poignet, à la jambe ou à l'équipement de flottabilité du barreur dès que le moteur tourne. Cela concerne les...

OLAS Guardian and France's New Kill Switch Rule

OLAS Guardian and France's New Kill Switch Rule

OLAS Guardian and France's New Kill Switch Rule France's Division 240 safety regulations now require a kill switch cord to be attached to the helmsman's wrist, leg or buoyancy aid...

On a smaller boat, a Man Overboard can happen fast - and go unnoticed even faster.

On a smaller boat, a Man Overboard can happen fast - and go unnoticed even faster.

On a smaller boat, a Man Overboard can happen fast, and go unnoticed even faster. No crew watching every angle. A wave, a wash from a passing boat, a dog...

A Simple MOB Safety Solution for Chartering, Deliveries and Family Sailing

A Simple MOB Safety Solution for Chartering, Deliveries and Family Sailing

Discover how OLAS Core provides simple, portable MOB protection for charter holidays, family sailing, yacht deliveries and short-handed crews. Monitor up to 25 people and receive an instant alert if someone goes overboard, without complex installation.
Why OLAS Guardian Is the Best Wireless Kill Switch for Boats in 2026

Why OLAS Guardian Is the Best Wireless Kill Switch for Boats in 2026

Safety on the water has evolved. Traditional kill cords are still important, but modern boating demands smarter protection - especially for single-handed skippers, families, and performance boaters. That’s where wireless engine kill switches come in.
OLAS N2K vs OLAS Guardian: Which is Right for Your Boat?

OLAS N2K vs OLAS Guardian: Which is Right for Your Boat?

Both the OLAS Guardian and OLAS N2K are wireless engine kill switches and MOB alarms - but they serve different boats. Here’s how to choose.
MOB Engine Cut-Off System for Solo Commercial Fishermen

MOB Engine Cut-Off System for Solo Commercial Fishermen

Inshore fishermen know the risks. If you fall overboard while working solo, the engine won’t stop and your boat could keep moving without you. The OLAS Guardian Pro is designed to cut the engine automatically the moment you go overboard!
Freedom to Fish Safely – OLAS Guardian in Action with Commercial Fisherman

Freedom to Fish Safely – OLAS Guardian in Action with Commercial Fisherman

Plymouth-based commercial rod-and-line fisherman Tony Heinemann shows how the OLAS Guardian wireless engine cut-off system gives him the freedom to work anywhere on his boat without being tied down by...

How OLAS Guardian Could Have Prevented a Near-Tragedy Off Bognor

How OLAS Guardian Could Have Prevented a Near-Tragedy Off Bognor

A recent incident near Bognor Regis shows just how quickly things can go wrong at sea. A sailor fell overboard while their yacht was (presumably) motoring slowly under autopilot in...

Are Wireless Kill Switches Effective for Powerboats?

Are Wireless Kill Switches Effective for Powerboats?

Are Wireless Kill Switches Effective for Powerboats?Wireless kill switches are becoming increasingly popular among powerboat owners, offering a modern alternative to traditional tethered systems. But are they really effective? In...

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