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Baby buoyancy
The Thermo Cruise Baby 2010.
Regatta, one of the leading producers of
buoyancy aids in Europe, has developed a
new thermal life-jacket for infants, Thermo
Cruise Baby 2010. An evolution of the
Norway-based company’s previous model,
Thermo Cruise Baby, the new flotation
device has been approved according to the
latest MSC 200 (80) regulations, which will
come into force in July 2010.
Resembling a waterresistant
coat more than
a traditional life-jacket,
Thermo Cruise Baby
2010 is easy to put on
and closes simply with
click-buckles and a zip.
The isolating layer,
which covers vital parts
of the body, effectively
protects against
hypothermia and the
isolated hood further
prevents loss of body
temperature through the baby’s head. The
substantial extra layer also functions as a
buffer against physical injury.
A multi-functional belt known as the
‘mother’s line’ makes it possible for parents
to connect their infant to their own
lifejacket as well as safely lifting the child.
Due to a revision of Regulation III/7 of the
Further information: Regatta
Tel: +47 701 769 00 Fax: +47 701 769 01 Email: office@regatta.no Website: www.regatta.no
Dubai’s new success
The offices of Pacific West Ship Supply.
Established in 2003, Pacific West Ship
Supply is part of HK Enterprises, one of the
largest foodservice companies in the UAE.
HK Enterprises was one of the first
companies to introduce frozen meat and
poultry products into the UAE in 1984. Since
inception the group
has grown to supply
the UAE with a full
range of food products.
Pacific West was
established by the
group in 2003 after
recognising the
potential of the
UAE’s ports,
especially the port of
Dubai. However, over
the years it became
apparent that Dubai
was positioned to
become the regional
hub for the cruise industry. Pacific West
therefore started a dedicated cruise
supply division, which can cater to all
the needs of its clients.
The company is proud of the high level
of service that it provides to its clients.
Further information: Pacific West Ship Supply Co
Tel: +971 434 726 88 Fax:+971 434 733 05 Email: office@pwships.com Web: www.pwships.com
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SOLAS convention, it is required that all
passenger ships must hold infant lifejackets
for at least 2.5% of the total number
of passengers on voyages of less than 24
hours and for all infants on board for
voyages of 24 hours or more, rules that
Regatta strictly follows.
The company does not take such
regulations lightly and has become the first
supplier in the world to achieve approval
from the US Coast Guard for its new
generation of life-jackets, the Kon-Tiki
Royal US. After an extensive testing
programme, this new line exceeded the
new MSC 200 (80) regulations a year before
they were due to be implemented.
The new guidelines stipulate that lifejackets
must be functional when worn by
people of all shapes and sizes and
assessments including load tests,
climatic tests, climb tests and jump tests
guarantee this. �
Its roots in the foodservices industry
allow its staff to better understand the
needs of the vessels. Pacific West’s staff
has received special training to ensure
the smoothest delivery possible. The
company recently obtained its ISO
certification, further enhancing the
professionalism of the company.
Today, Pacific West is working on a
contract basis with most of the cruise
lines calling at Dubai. Its synergy with
its parent company and extensive food
knowledge allows it to offer the cruise
lines with one of the most competitive
quotes possible.
Apart from foodservice, Pacific West’s
cruise division is also able to offer its
clients with floral arrangements for longterm
contracts, container clearance and
hotel/cleaning items. �
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