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A new safety alert issued by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) urges vessel owners and operators to provide each crewmember with a personal locator device. These devices improve a ...

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With vibrant and sleek designs, Bombora looks to add some style and efficiency to the personal flotation device market.Jon and Jen Sherman founded Bombora a few years ago as they and their children ...

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