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Two-Way Radios for Marine & Offshore

Improving productivity and safety in harsh marine environments.

DTS Solutions provide premium two-way radios to overcome the challenges of working in marine and offshore environments. Unlike other locations, marine and offshore sites are isolated from the mainland, which poses increased levels of risk if critical situations occur. By keeping your team in constant contact, our two-way radios offer an extra layer of protection that helps to safeguard your personnel and vital equipment while enhancing site productivity and efficiency.

The challenges facing marine and offshore personnel

Marine and offshore personnel face unique challenges due to the remote and often harsh environments in which they operate. Balancing operational efficiency, safety, and effective communication can be difficult in the unpredictable and demanding conditions of marine and offshore work.

Communication

Marine and offshore settings demand effective coordination and swift decision-making, particularly as site operations can be complex and onshore support some distance away. The remote location of offshore facilities poses significant obstacles to seamless communication,

with unreliable signal coverage and interference disrupting vital exchanges.

Safety

Safety is a prominent concern in marine and offshore environments, as the risk of accidents may be higher than on land and emergency response times will be elongated by the isolated nature of the sites. Effective communication is essential, not only to initiate faster response times in a critical incident, but also to prevent accidents by enhancing teamwork.

Harsh weather

Rough seas, high wind, and driving rain increase the risks of working at sea or in remote offshore locations, and pose a threat to communications equipment unless it is designed to be robust and resilient in harsh environmental conditions.

Specialist training

In offshore locations, personnel must be comprehensively trained to adhere to strict safety protocols and handle emergencies if they occur. Effective communication with colleagues is a key element of safe working practices in marine environments, as any misunderstandings or errors could prove to be disastrous.


How two-way radios can improve productivity and safety in offshore locations

Reliable connectivity

In the unpredictable maritime environment in which conventional devices, such as mobile phones, may struggle to function, two-way radios guarantee uninterrupted communication. By intelligently switching between frequencies, they overcome the problem of dead zones or interference caused by adverse weather conditions. Reliability is essential for immediate responses during emergencies and to ensure that critical information reaches the right people without delay.

Durability in hostile environments

Specifically engineered for marine and offshore settings, two-way radios endure harsh conditions without their performance being affected. A robust design offers effective protection against water, corrosion, extreme temperatures, and impacts, maintaining functionality even in the roughest seas or harshest weather conditions.

Instant communication

The instantaneous nature of two-way radios supports rapid decision-making, which can be critical for improving productivity and avoiding safety risks. Real-time transmission minimises latency in critical exchanges, enabling swift adjustments to operational strategies and enhancing safety protocols. If a serious incident does occur, personnel can communicate quickly to instigate a rapid and proportionate response.

Group communication

By enabling seamless interaction between multiple team members, two-way radios for marine and offshore sites facilitate simultaneous communication within crews or across different departments. Group communication fosters collaboration and improves efficiency, as the same message doesn’t have to be repeated over and over to keep everyone informed.

Extended battery life

With extended battery life and energy-saving features, our two-way marine radios guarantee continuous operation throughout shifts. Optimised power consumption ensures prolonged use without interruptions which is crucial for maintaining constant communication in isolated or emergency situations.

Integrated safety features

Equipped with advanced safety features, including SOS alerts, GPS tracking, and man-down detection, two-way offshore radios improve site safety. SOS alerts instantly notify designated responders in emergencies, while GPS tracking ensures the accurate location monitoring of staff for swift rescue operations. Man-down detection triggers alarms when a worker is immobilised or in distress, expediting the emergency response.


Features of our two-way radios for marine and offshore sites

  • A durable and waterproof design that is resilient in the harshest environmental conditions.
  • Integration with third-party equipment to provide real-time information to operatives and maintenance staff about their status.
  • Extensive range that means staff are always in touch, even in offshore locations with poor or patchy network quality.

  • Lone worker and man-down features to protect the wellbeing of personnel if an accident occurs.
  • DSC calling capability to alert ships and onshore stations of your MMSI number.
  • Noise cancellation to ensure conversations aren’t affected by background noise, such as wind, waves, or machinery.
  • GPS tracking so that the whereabouts of all staff can be quickly checked, thereby improving safety.

Book a free demo or on-site consultation

To find out more about our two-way radios for marine and offshore environments, please get in contact with DTS Solutions to arrange a free, no-obligation remote demonstration or on-site consultation with one of our experts.