RNLI selects Savox to provide advanced communication system for new vessel program.

Luxembourg, 4 November 2010. Savox Communications UK Ltd announces it has been selected by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution to supply the new generation of advanced communications systems for the new FCB2 vessel, currently in development. The Savox Communications location at York, United Kingdom, has a focus on designing and manufacturing audio and data communications solutions for the maritime sector and sees this as a significant landmark partnership.

One of the critical component of the new lifeboat is improved audio communications. The RNLI’s volunteer crews and vessels often operate in an extreme environment that includes adverse sea and weather conditions and poor visibility. Effective crew communication is essential to the success of their life saving service in this difficult environment.

Savox will provide the ImP based communications backbone in the craft which provides full IP radio network control of the boats voice communications. The new system will integrate with the boats IP command and control system providing greater flexibility and allowing remote wireless user operation.

With the new craft being designed with many innovations, and extensive use of advanced communication systems, Savox is proud to be associated with this program.

Carl Morse, General Manager of Savox Communications in York, adds. “Savox has a long tradition of supplying ruggedized professional radio communications. The ImP IP based system perfectly matches the requirements of the RNLI for modular, configurable communications that can be used in the most extreme environments, we whist retaining their existing investment in the radio network.”

About The Savox Communications Group

The Savox Communications Group is a group of global companies focused on providing high performance, professional communication solutions to improve the effectiveness of individuals working in hazardous environments around the world.

The Savox Communications Group incorporates the experience and pedigree of market leading companies and brands such as Savox, Lowe, Iqua, Con-Space, SearchCam, EntryLink and Delsar.

It has a focus on serving the Maritime, Police and Security, Fire and Rescue, Military, Search and Rescue and Outdoor markets across the globe. Combined with locations in United Kingdom, Germany, Finland, Luxembourg, United States of America and China, the Savox Communications Group provides unparalleled worldwide coverage and comprehensive sales and support to all our customers.

About the RNLI

The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea. Its volunteers provide a 24-hour search and rescue service around the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland coasts. The RNLI operates over 230 lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland and has more than 150 lifeguard units on beaches around the UK.

The RNLI is independent of Coastguard and government and depends on voluntary donations and legacies to maintain its rescue service. Since the RNLI was founded in 1824 its lifeboat crews and lifeguards have saved over 139,000 lives.

For more information, please visit www.rnli.org.uk