Don-Mor Safety wins 2008 Fishing News Safety Award for Regatta Fishermen trousers with built-in buoyancy
Don-Mor Safety was delighted to win the prestigious 2008 Fishing News Safety Award, sponsored by Sunderland Marine, at a ceremony in The Balmoral Hotel, Edinburgh, on 30 October.
Regatta Fishermen’s oilskins have saved lives!
Photograph taken from the Norwegian rescue helicopter showing Stian Furøy, wearing the Regatta Fishermen jacket and trousers, holding on to his companion.
“There is no doubt that the Regatta Fishermen’s jacket and trousers saved my life” claimed the 27 years old Norwegian fisherman, Stian Furøy. Read more
What the Judges said:
“A superb innovation which will inevitably save lives.”
“This is a positive step forward for the introduction of personal buoyancy aids, especially with the practicalities of restricted movement while onboard the vessel working.”
“Answers all the criteria. These suits will save the lives of fishermen.”