The diver rescue system soon to be integrated in DAN quality standards
Rösrath (DE) and Roseto (IT), January 2015 – DAN (Divers Alert Network) Europe has announced the intention to include the ENOS System, developed by Seareq e.K., in its HIRA safety standards.
ENOS® (Electronic Rescue and Locating System) is the first GPS-satellite based system for divers, which supports the search and rescue of missing divers on surface. As such, it can really prove to be a life-saving device. Special features: the system operates on its own, independent of coastguards and international MRCCs, making speedy rescue operations possible even in the most remote areas.
From the very beginning, DAN has included within its mission “to work to prevent dive injuries and to promote diving safety”, everywhere and in all conditions. This mission is being fostered through the HIRA (Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment) program, which includes search and rescue procedures for missing divers.
This was a perfect match between DAN and Seareq - explains Pascal Kolb, DAN Europe representative in Germany - as ENOS made itself well known for speedy, successful rescue operations of divers swept away by currents.
Our target with HIRA is to significantly improve safety awareness in divers and in diving operations - continues Guy Thomas, Exec. Vice President Mission and Operations at DAN Europe - The ENOS System could play an important role in supporting the Emergency Assistance Plan recommended by HIRA, which includes a Lost Diver prevention plan. As a result, diving operations will be offered the possibility to adopt and use the ENOS System.
A newly designed ENOS System, with reduced size and price, will be launched at boot 2015, next January 17-25 in Düsseldorf.
Seareq is very pleased to announce this cooperation - says Seareq Owner Karl Hansmann - This represents a confirmation of the value of our work, as DAN is an internationally recognized association, intrinsically tied to diver’s safety since 1983. The integration of ENOS® into the programs of DAN Europe is really fantastic.
About DAN Europe
DAN Europe (Divers Alert Network Europe) is an international non-profit medical and research organization dedicated to the safety and health of scuba divers. Founded in 1983, DAN Europe exists to provide expert information and advice for the benefit of its members and the diving public. DAN provides emergency medical advice and assistance for underwater diving injuries and works to prevent injuries and to promote diving safety; promotes and supports underwater diving research and education; strives to provide the most accurate, up-to-date and unbiased information on issues of common concern to the diving public. In addition, DAN Members get access to special insurance covers, specifically tailored to meet the divers’ needs.
Further information: www.daneurope.org
About Seareq:
Seareq was founded in 2003 and specializes in safety and rescue equipment especially for the scuba diving industry.
Seareq developed the Electronic Rescue and Locating System ENOS, world’s first GPS supported rescue system which functions independent from coast guards and Marine Coordination Centers. Speedy rescue operations are possible, even in remote areas. ENOS-System attached high attention due to its self-confident principle of function which relieves the international emergency frequencies. Many inquiries from boaters, yachters and professional federations were addressed to Seareq. From 2014 Seareq offers MOBOS-System, a GPS supported MOB-System which is absolutely independent from external help and technologies. In addition to its proprietary developments the company imports goods from other countries as importer for sales in Europe. 2010 effected a change of corporation form into Seareq. e. K.
Further information: www.seareq.de
Press Contacts:
Cristian Pellegrini
DAN Europe
cpellegrini@daneurope.org
+ 39 085 893 0333
Christiane Linkenbach
Seareq e. K.
christiane.linkenbach@seareq.de
+ 49 2205 91 22 27