JASON'S CRADLE

Jason’s Cradle is now a market leader in man over board recoveries. Ease of use due to the simplicity of its design has aided in the speedy rescue of many a casualty and its name is recognised the world over. An easy to deploy piece of equipment with a rapid recovery procedure this life saving device is second to none.

The Jason's Cradle is fully SOLAS approved and guaranteed against manufacturing defects for three years after which time annual servicing will ensure it will provide a useful service life well in excess of 10 years. It is produced using high specification plastics technology and linked with 316 marine grade stainless steel to provide the best possible protection against corrosion.

The Jason's Cradle is used by the Royal National Lifeboat Institute (RNLI), which covers the UK and the Republic of Ireland and is amongst the most respected organisations of its kind.

The Jason's Cradle is available in virtually any practical width and length and in different configurations including stretcher and scramble-net variants to suit the requirements of owners and operators in every marine sector.

Enclosed Lifeboat 

MOB Recovery using the Jason's Cradle Fully Enclosed Lifeboat Kit (FELBK)  
• The FELBK kit comprises a Jason's Cradle with stowage bag and a Stainless Steel mounting davit with block and tackle.
• The casualty is approached upwind to form a lee.
• The Cradle is lowered into the water to form a scoop.
• When the casualty has been positioned centrally in the Cradle the lift is made using a block and tackle.
• When the casualty is at the correct height he may be slewed into the lifeboat hatch.
• The Cradle may be used to form a chute to help manoeuvre the casualty through the hatch and into the lifeboat.

Fast Rescue Craft (FRC) Kits

MOB Recovery using the Jason's Cradle Fast Rescue Craft (FRC) Kit
• The FRC kit consists of a Jason's Cradle with stowage bag and a fixing kit that enables the Cradle to be deployed on both the port and starboard side as required.
• Deployment of the Cradle forms a non-collapsible scoop
• The FRC approaches the casualty slowly, keeping them on the windward side and the casualty is guided in the Cradle headfirst
• A strop is pulled to close the loop
• A co-ordinated and methodical lift takes place and the casualty is retrieved by 'rolling' him over the tube into the rescue craft in the medically preferred horizontal position
• Even with very heavy bodies the lift takes just a few seconds due to the Cradle's 2 to 1 mechanical advantage.