Plastimo IOR Bouy Pole

PLASTIMO IOR Buoy Pole - High-Visibility Inflatable Dan Buoy for Man-Overboard Safety

When a crew member goes overboard, every second is critical. The PLASTIMO IOR Buoy Pole is a paramount piece of safety equipment designed for immediate deployment and maximum visibility, providing an essential lifeline and location marker in a high-stakes Man-Overboard (MOB) emergency. Engineered for reliability and performance, this system ensures you can mark and return to the precise location of the incident with confidence.

This state-of-the-art white canister inflatable IOR pole is meticulously designed to transform a chaotic, high-stress situation into a structured and manageable recovery operation. The inflatable IOR MOB pole is built for one primary purpose: unparalleled crew-overboard visibility. Upon deployment, it rapidly inflates to provide a substantial 150 N of buoyancy, more than enough to support a person in the water and keep the vital signaling equipment high above the waves.

Unmatched Visibility in All Conditions

Once activated, the buoy pole stands at an impressive height of 1.98 meters above the water, creating a distinct vertical marker that is easily spotted from a distance, even in choppy seas. The pole is constructed from durable, bright yellow nylon with a tough polyurethane coating for long-lasting performance in harsh marine environments. Visibility is further enhanced by a large red and yellow flag at the top and multiple strips of high-intensity retro-reflective tape that brightly shine when hit with a searchlight, making night-time searches significantly more effective. For ultimate night and low-light performance, it features a powerful 0.75 cd automatically activated light with an 8-hour battery life, ensuring the MOB´s position remains illuminated throughout the crucial first hours of a search.

Superior Stability and Crew Support

Stability is a non-negotiable feature for a marker buoy. The PLASTIMO IOR pole integrates a sophisticated rigid ballast with a V-shaped batten structure. This unique design acts like a keel, providing exceptional stability and preventing the pole from tipping over in wind and waves. To ensure the buoy remains as close as possible to the overboard crew member, it is also equipped with a drogue anchor to help resist drifting caused by wind and currents.

Beyond just marking a location, this buoy provides direct support to the person in the water. It features an adjustable webbing sling seat for the man-over-board to rest on. This crucial feature helps conserve energy, reduce fatigue, and delay the onset of hypothermia while awaiting recovery. A sturdy grab handle and an included signalling whistle provide additional means for the crew member to aid in their own rescue. The entire life-saving system is neatly packed into a compact, torpedo-shaped canister in ABS plastic, ready for instant deployment.
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Attribute: Buoys

Technical Specifications:

* Deployment System: White canister inflatable IOR
* Type: Inflatable MOB Pole for crew-overboard visibility
* Material: Yellow nylon, polyurethane coated
* Deployed Height (Above Water): 1.98 m
* Visibility Aids: 0.75 cd automatically activated light, 8-hour battery life, red and yellow flag, retro-reflective tapes
* Crew Support & Recovery Aids: Adjustable webbing sling seat, grab handle, signalling whistle
* Stability System: Rigid ballast with V-shaped batten structure acting like a keel; drogue anchor to help resist drifting
* Storage Canister: Torpedo-shaped canister in ABS plastic
* Total Weight: 3.8 kg