For Overboard Recovery, Boarding Ladder and Emergency Stretcher

The SOLAS approved Fibrelight Cradle is a marine safety device designed for man overboard recovery. The Fibrelight Cradle can also serve as a boarding ladder, scramble net and stretcher. The Fibrelight Cradle is lighter, more compact, and more versatile than any comparable devices on the market. The cradle has no working parts and therefore does not require servicing; the only requirements are regular inspections by the ship's crew and minimal maintenance. The cradle can also be easily rolled and stowed. The Fibrelight Cradle is primarily designed for use by rescue craft, rigid inflatables, ship lifeboats and marinas for MOB recovery, however it can have multiple other uses. The Cradle forms both a robust scramble net as well as a temporary stretcher for immediate casualty evacuation. It can also be used for recovering persons from falls into trenches, ditches or similar.

Float Sets are available for those who prefer the outboard end to float on top of the water.

SOLAS regulation III/17-1 requires that All ships shall have ship-specific plans and procedures for recovery of persons from the water, taking into account the guidelines developed by the Organization. Ships with Keels laid on/after 1 July 2014 will be required to comply with this resolution. Ships constructed before 1 July 2014 shall comply with this requirement by the first periodical or renewal safety equipment survey of the ship to be carried out after 1 July 2014 whichever comes first.

The Fibrelight Cradle allows MOB recovery to be done by one capable person. This is achieved by one end of the cradle being secured to the craft and the outboard end being held outwards by hand, boat hook or bridle. The incapable person is then guided into the cradle and the outboard end is hauled in rung by rung. The person is then safely rolled over the side and into the craft.

Cradle Floats are available for those who require the outboard end to stay on top of the water.