The system, designed by the RNLI after a £2 million investment, also informs monitoring stations of the boat’s last known position, course and speed, making it far easier and quicker to locate a casualty in the sea.
The purchase of the ?2,000 system for 18 fishermen has been funded by the RNLI, Economic Development, who have responsibility for fisheries and provided just under ?10,000, and the Channel Islands Electricity Grid.
Insured
This support has meant that local fishermen pay ?300 towards installation costs, and in some cases nothing at all if they are insured with a particular company.
