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HAL Cadet Wins First Prize

23 November 2009

At a ceremony held at The Chamber of Shipping in London on the 20th November, this years prizes were announced for the 2009 British Shipping Safety Awareness Awards.

First prize was awarded to Martyn James, phase 7 Foundation Degree Deck Cadet at Warsash Mariitime Academy pictured here with his parents, Managing Director Matthew Jaenicke of VIKING and John Bazley from Warsash Maritime Academy.

Martyn has developed an AIR (Anoxia Immediate Response) device to prevent loss of life in enclosed spaces onboard ship. The device is a simple facemask and respirator but with an atmosphere detector and regulated air supply included. The device should be used in conjunction with existing polices and practices, but its use could make the difference between life and death in an enclosed space.

For his efforts, Martyn won £1,000 for himself and £400 fo his college.

CONGRATULATIONS Martyn!!