Man-overboard recovery equipment and safety equipment
In 1976, Adolfo Gori founded the first life-raft servicing station in Viareggio (LU), establishing a business that developed over time into today’s Versilia Marine Service. Today, the company specialises in lifesaving equipment and supplies required by current regulations for recreational craft and commercial and military vessels. VMS provides sales, support and servicing for onboard equipment, including man-overboard recovery equipment and devices designed to protect people in emergency situations. Our experience enables us to manage both the supply of new products and the inspection of equipment already onboard, supporting customers in choosing, integrating and checking the equipment best suited to the vessel’s characteristics and specific operational needs, while always ensuring high standards of safety and reliability.
Dedicated solutions for rescue and protection at sea
Every vessel requires systems suited to its type of operation, crew and intended use. Versilia Marine Service offers a range of man-overboard recovery equipment, together with a dedicated support service for equipment already installed on board. Product selection is assessed based on function, method of use and compatibility with existing equipment, in order to identify solutions that match actual operational needs. The related sections provide further information on each category and its services.
life rafts
Sales, servicing and inspection of life rafts for different types of boats and sailing requirements.
Inflatable life belts
Supply and servicing of inflatable lifejackets for personal protection while at sea and in emergencies.
Sale, servicing and help choosing lifesaving equipment
Versilia Marine Service complements its sales activity with servicing and inspection for several categories of equipment, checking their condition and any need for maintenance or replacement. This makes it possible to coordinate both the integration of new products and work on equipment already installed on board. Inspections also help identify components subject to wear or expiry and schedule work according to the characteristics of each device.
The choice of man-overboard recovery equipment is assessed based on the type of vessel, its intended use and the equipment already available. Versilia Marine Service provides support in identifying the most suitable solutions and planning the necessary work over time, ensuring consistency between the vessel’s characteristics, operating conditions and systems intended to protect and recover people.
Contact Versilia Marine Service for information about man-overboard recovery craft and to identify the safety equipment best suited to your vessel’s needs.
Frequently asked questions
What are the main means of recovering a person overboard?
The equipment may include various individual and collective devices, including self-inflating belts, liferafts, immersion suits and other systems intended for safety and emergency management at sea.
Do self-inflating belts need to be serviced?
Yes. Self-inflating devices require periodic checks of their pneumatic systems, activation mechanisms and components subject to expiry or wear, in accordance with the requirements applicable to the product.
What are immersion suits used for?
Immersion suits are waterproof suits designed to protect the wearer from the water and help maintain body temperature during an emergency at sea.
What are hydrostatic release hooks used for?
Hydrostatic releases are devices used with life rafts to allow them to be released under certain emergency conditions.
Does Versilia Marine Service also service safety equipment?
Versilia Marine Service provides supply, maintenance and servicing for various categories of equipment dedicated to safety and rescue at sea.
