Latest News From Cap Sante International

• Cap Sante International Gains MCA Approval Cap Sante International, a global provider of lifeboat and marine safety products, announced they have received approval by the UK flag state authority, the Maritime Coast Guard Agency (MCA), as a certified “Independent Lifeboat Service and Testing Organization” (ILSTO). This recognition by the MCA is significant and speaks to the quality standards, professionalism, and safe practices of the company. All of Cap Sante’s regional service offices in their "Oceania" and "Americas" service regions are recognized by this certificate. Company CEO Graeme Wilson said, “We are pleased by this important recognition as an “independent” service organization. Its part of our business philosophy to offer the shipping world viable and competitive alternatives for their lifeboat maintenance in an ever consolidating service industry.” Cap Sante International is a leading 3rd party service provider of lifeboat and marine safety products and services representing 20+ manufacturers of lifeboats, davits, and on-load release equipment. The company serves commercial and cruise shipping companies, shipyards, and offshore platforms. For more information please contact info@CapSanteIntl.com or www. CapSanteIntl.com • Cap Sante International Expands Service Network in Singapore Cap Sante International, a global provider of lifeboat and marine safety products, announced they have signed a service partner agreement with W. H. BRENNAN of Singapore. W. H. BRENNAN is a highly regarded supplier of marine safety services, with a diversified portfolio having divisions in Defense and Security, ATS Electronics, Fire and Flight Safety products. Under its Marine Service division the company specializes in liferaft and lifeboat plus associated davit repairs and services. “Having such a well regarded partner in our lifeboat service network greatly enhances our service capabilities in the far east region and perfectly compliments our existing services.” said Graeme Wilson, CEO of Cap Sante International. W.H. BRENNAN’s work lifeboat services will be managed through Cap Sante’s regional head office in Perth, Western Australia, which is under the direction of Anthony Johnson, Managing Director of Cap Sante Oceania Pty Ltd. Earlier this year Cap Sante International announced it entered into a multi-year global service agreement with TeeKay Shipping to provide their fleet with Lifeboat and Davit services. “Having W.H. BRENNAN on our team is an important extension to our global reach” said Anthony Johnson. Cap Sante’s “Oceania” region which also has service locations in the ports of Perth and Brisbane, is planning to announce an expansion office in Auckland, New Zealand later this year which will increase their coverage across the Tasman fleet region. “We are pleased to offer our customers an expanding menu of high quality service solutions. Its part of our business philosophy to offer the shipping world viable choices in an ever consolidating service industry.” said Wilson. Cap Sante International is a leading 3rd party service provider of lifeboat and marine safety products and services representing 20+ manufacturers of lifeboats, davits, and on-load release equipment. W.H. Brennan is part of the Survitec Group Ltd. The Survitec Group owns the following leading brands in the survival technology, RFD, Beaufort, DSB, Toyo, Crewsaver, Elliott, Eurovinil and Lifeguard. Both companies serve commercial and cruise shipping companies, shipyards, and offshore platforms. For more information please contact info@CapSanteIntl.com or www. CapSanteIntl.com • Mad Rock Wins Statendam Hook Replacement Mad Rock Marine Solutions, a privately owned Canadian company in Newfoundland and Labrador, and a world leader in emergency evacuation technologies has announced their second successful order with Holland America Line. They will replace the M/V STATENDAM’s older lifeboat hooks with their “fail-closed” hook design in December 2007, just weeks after winning an order for M/V PRINSENDAM. Since gaining type approval from Lloyds, the “ROC-LOC 12” has developed market recognition for its stainless steel construction, high reliability, and minimum maintenance requirements. In recent discussions at IMO the use of “fail-closed” hooks was promoted as a safer alternative to the more common “fail-open” hook designs in reducing deaths and serious injuries resulting from lifeboat accidents. MCA, Intertanko, and other shipping interests have indicated their preference for the “fail-safe” designs. “We took an engineer’s approach to hook design by analyzing the causes of lifeboat accidents. We looked at the procedures, materials, and other contributory factors of hook failures and for us the answer was obvious. Use better materials and a simpler design and allow open sourcing for replacement parts. There is no sense over complicating the mechanism, and having to replace an entire hook when all you need is a small part. That’s been our approach all along and it seems the market is responding” said Dean Pelley, CEO of Mad Rock. Mad Rock has also looked closely at the human element and provides state of the art training materials for crew orientation and training. Our hook systems are supported by manuals and training materials that are intended to be understood by anyone. We supplement our staff certification programs, with self-paced computer based training modules developed by Cap Sante International.” Cap Sante International, a global 3rd party provider of lifeboat and marine safety services and products, have developed the “Just in Time”™ training applications which can be deployed via a variety of delivery methods including web-enabled application, CD Rom or handheld video i-Pods™. Based on highly effective training programs developed in Boeing and other major manufacturing companies the “Just in Time”™ training applications allow customized process specific training programs that features real-time “podcast” updates for discrete distribution. “This training solution was a perfect fit for Mad Rock’s focus on improving the safe use of lifeboat hook systems” said Pelley. For more information contact, www.madrock.ca www.capsanteintl.com or info@capsanteintl.com.