About the Equipment
Our patent-pending Throwable Rescue Overboard Net, the THRO Net, is an innovative rescue device designed to help safely and efficiently retrieve a person from the water, whether conscious or unconscious. In any sea or weather conditions, the apparatus can be deployed manually multiple times if needed, ensuring a reliable and effective rescue operation without putting First Responders in the water.
Key features of the device
Tethered Net System
The THRO Net is a net deployable into the water, supporting the person while being pulled to safety and providing a secure method of catching and retrieving individuals. The person can be removed horizontally from the water, which is far better for head, neck, or back injuries. Removing someone from cold water immersion horizontally is also preferred over vertically to reduce the possibility of cardiac arrest. Other devices remove persons vertically, increasing the risk of worsening the head, neck, and back trauma and causing cardiac arrest.
Compact and Portable
The THRO Net versatility is a key advantage. It's easy to store and transport, making it suitable for various marine environments, from emergency response boats, patrol craft, commercial workboats, large ships, lifeboats, helicopters, shore-based rescue operations, and all pleasure craft.
Simple Deployment
The THRO Net can easily be thrown over 30 feet away. Throw it past the person in the water, make a strong tug on the line to release the retaining flap, pull back toward the person, and the device will expand. Line up the white float with the person, and as it approaches them, pull it over them so the person is between all four straps that lead to the net. Pull the device a few feet closer, and the net will surround the person. Bring them alongside your preferred platform to remove them from the water. If properly captured by the device, they will be horizontal as you lift them out. This procedure minimizes the risk to the rescuer by allowing them to avoid getting into the water. It can also be deployed and dragged behind a boat to retrieve a person from overboard.
Safe and Reliable
The THRO Net is ahead of traditional rescue devices. It eliminates the risks associated with solid poles, which in bad sea conditions are cumbersome to use and increase the risk of damaging the person or rescuer if hit. It also eliminates the risk of relying solely on boat maneuvering to position a retrieval device, which is time-consuming and only sometimes an option. Our device provides a safer, faster, and more reliable rescue method for any overboard water rescue.
Safe and Efficient Rescue Solution
The THRO Net is designed to assist rescuers in quickly and safely retrieving unresponsive or responsive persons without putting the First Responder in harm's way by getting into the water, enhancing overall safety in marine environments
THRO Net is patent pending in 7 countries
Improve Your Marine Safety
Prevent your crew from risking their lives by getting into the water to save an unresponsive person.