Mariner engines supplied and fuelled by Barrus for Watersafe UK

Published on: 20/03/2017

Barrus is continuing its support of the Watersafe UK Search & Rescue Team in 2017 with the supply of Mariner outboard engines and SeaSearch inflatable boats plus sponsorship of their associated fuel requirement for the year.

WUKSART was established in response to the National Flood Enhancement Project led by the Department of the Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) in 2009. This Government-led project was designed to officially collate all the water rescue assets around the UK and then type them against National standards with the aim that when widespread flooding takes place these assets can be called on.

The purpose and aim of Watersafe are to provide response and support to the official Emergency Services in a range of situations, including water rescues, flood relief and support during times of adverse weather conditions, natural disaster or civil emergency, missing people search and to be able to provide support at incidents as required.

Since 2009, Barrus has supplied seven Mariner engines ranging from 5hp to 90hp and two 3.9m SeaSearch inflatable rescue boats to Watersafe on preferential terms. Last week, John Faulconbridge, Deputy Team Leader & Training Officer for WUKSART, collected an additional two SeaSearch boats fitted with Mariner 30hp engines to further strengthen their fleet of available rescue craft.

Primarily WUKSART covers the County of Derbyshire with support to both the local Fire & Rescue Service and the Police. All the team members are voluntary and from disciplined backgrounds, they have the skills and experience required. 

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