Pyrotechnic, or rocket-propelled, line throwers have existed in maritime for centuries and remain a common feature in the industry today, but there are good reasons why users have pushed for a practical alternative. According to Petter M. Olsen, Chief Marketing Officer, Restech Norway, development of the pneumatic line thrower (PLT®) began when a sea captain requested a solution that was free of explosives, reusable, and robust enough for deployment in rough weather. Petter M. Olsen, Chief Marketing Officer, Restech Norway “Restech Norway was established to make this vision a reality,” he says, as the company celebrates the 45th anniversary of its pneumatic system. “The PLT® has since become a fixture in the maritime and offshore markets thanks to its superior safety and practicality,” adds Olsen. Using compressed air to launch projectiles, the PLT® works without explosives or gunpowder, meaning it is safer to store and deploy than pyrotechnic systems. The International Maritime Organization (IMO)’s International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea (Solas) covering the carriage of life-saving appliances (LSAs) includes a requirement for line-throwing apparatus (LTA) on board vessels. It applies to vessels of 500 gross tonnage and above or with capacity for more than 12 people. Providing “more specific technical requirements for the manufacturing, testing, maintenance, and record keeping” of LSAs, the Convention’s LSA Code for rescue lays out the accuracy, reach, and strength needed by the LTA, while storage requirements reflect the use of pyrotechnic types. Lower-risk PLT® “There are obvious safety risks associated with the storage and use of pyrotechnics on board a vessel, and in certain situations, these risks are exacerbated,” notes Olsen, who points to the example of a tanker, where pyrotechnics pose a fire or explosion hazard and complicate rescue operations. “Even if the stricken vessel is not a tanker, gas may be present in a distress situation due to a fire, in which case, using pyrotechnics would be extremely dangerous.” Outside of rescue operations, LTA are used for bunkering and ship-to-ship transfer in the offshore oil and gas sector, and in this case, pneumatic systems are now mandatory, Olsen explains. This is not only for reasons of safety, he says, but also due to accuracy. “In offshore locations such as the North Sea, pyrotechnic LTA have been shown to lack precision,” he says. “Being self-propelled, the projectiles are easily pushed off course by wind, whereas projectiles propelled by compressed air are less susceptible to the effects of weather, making them considerably more accurate. In fact, studies demonstrate that the PLT® can repeat a shot within five to eight metres of a target up to 240 metres away in a strong crosswind.” Another application for the PLT® is to help large vessels moor safely and efficiently in rough conditions. “A rocket-propelled projectile is designed to fly 450 metres, so when it reaches port at a shorter distance, it will continue to fly around until it burns out,” comments Olsen. “This is a clear safety risk and one reason the PLT® has found favour with container and cruise ships, whose size makes mooring in high winds a challenge.” Cruise lines are also opting for the PLT® for environmental reasons, with Costa Cruises a notable example. Olsen explains that, under local regulations, crew on board Italian-flagged vessels have to practise with LTA biannually – and having previously used pyrotechnics, Costa noticed that small pieces of plastic were falling into the sea whenever a projectile was launched. The company decided to switch to the PLT®, which contains no loose components and therefore has no negative impact on the marine environment. “Every time a pyrotechnic LTA is used or expires, it has to be replaced, creating waste, causing lifecycle costs to mount up, and making training and testing impractical,” continues Olsen. “The PLT® is reusable, meaning it can be tested and trained with as often as needed. Furthermore, whereas rocket-propelled systems have to be replaced every three years even if unused, the PLT® has no expiry date. Over the course of a cruise ship’s lifespan, which can exceed 40 years, the payback on pneumatic LTA compared to pyrotechnic versions is enormous.” In addition, since pneumatic systems are not classed as dangerous goods, no special provisions are required for their transport. Shipping pyrotechnics, conversely, requires permits and specially adapted storage solutions, which delays delivery and adds to total cost of ownership. “Disposal presents a further headache for users of pyrotechnic systems,” says Olsen. “As dangerous goods, pyrotechnics need to be taken to special disposal sites. However, these are few and far between, which can mean keeping unstable explosives on board for extended periods. Manufacturers may offer a disposal service, but again, this just adds to cost.” The advantages of the PLT® over pyrotechnic LTA are significant and numerous, but Olsen stresses that Restech’s system is not the only pneumatic option on the market. “Other brands are available,” he says. “What sets Restech apart is that we are the inventor of the original system. As such, we possess unparalleled experience in its development, application, and testing. This is a life-saving technology, so there can be no compromise on quality.” Restech’s product portfolio caters to a range of requirements based on the type and size of the vessel and the operations it undertakes. For vessels under 500 GT or with capacity for fewer than 12 people, Restech offers a small, lightweight LTA: PLT® Mini. With a launching distance of 30–100 m depending on the line and projectile used, PLT® Mini is commonly deployed in both work and rescue operations. PLT® Solas, meanwhile, is a low-cost solution designed exclusively to support compliance with the LSA Code. In accordance with regulations, it comes equipped with four projectiles, achieves a launching distance of 230–250 m, and has a line breaking strength of 2,000 Newtons. Restech’s best-selling system, PLT® Multi, is centred on the PLT® Launching Unit, which comprises three launching tubes and allows operators to select from a toolbox of nine projectiles. With PLT® Multi, users can comply with Solas rules while addressing more specific launching requirements for line transfer, mooring operations, back-up for towing, and life buoys, for example. Reflecting on the regulatory landscape around LTA, Olsen calls for the rules to be updated to shift the focus from only pyrotechnic to include other technologies like pneumatic systems and make regular training mandatory: “It’s a matter of addressing the weak link in rescue operations. Every other piece of life-saving equipment may be optimal, but if you can’t transfer a line because of safety concerns, a lack of precision, or insufficient training, the entire operation will be compromised,” he concludes. Source: By Petter M. 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NEW YORK (AP) — A number of President-elect Donald Trump 's most prominent Cabinet picks and appointees have been targeted by bomb threats and “swatting attacks," Trump's transition team said Wednesday. The FBI said it was investigating. “Last night and this morning, several of President Trump’s Cabinet nominees and Administration appointees were targeted in violent, unAmerican threats to their lives and those who live with them," Trump transition spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said in a statement. She said the attacks ranged from bomb threats to swatting, in which attackers initiate an emergency law enforcement response against a target victim under false pretenses. The tactic has become a popular one in recent years. Leavitt said law enforcement and other authorities acted quickly to ensure the safety of those who were targeted and Trump and his transition team are grateful. Among those targeted were New York Rep. Elise Stefanik, Trump’s pick to serve as the next ambassador to the United Nations ; Matt Gaetz, Trump’s initial pick to serve as attorney general ; and former New York congressman Lee Zeldin, who has been tapped to lead the Environmental Protection Agency. Law enforcement officials are also looking into whether Susie Wiles, Trump’s incoming chief of staff, and Pam Bondi, the former Florida attorney general whom Trump has chosen as Gaetz’s replacement, and other incoming administration officials were also victims — as well as how each was targeted, according to a law enforcement official who spoke on condition of anonymity as the investigation continues. Wiles and Bondi did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The FBI said in a statement that it was “aware of numerous bomb threats and swatting incidents targeting incoming administration nominees and appointees" and was investigating with its law enforcement partners. The FBI added: "We take all potential threats seriously, and as always, encourage members of the public to immediately report anything they consider suspicious to law enforcement.” White House spokesperson Saloni Sharma said President Joe Biden had been briefed and the White House is in touch with federal law enforcement and Trump's transition team. Biden “continues to monitor the situation closely," Sharma said, adding the president and his administration “condemn threats of political violence.” Stefanik's office said that, on Wednesday morning, she, her husband, and their 3-year-old son were driving home from Washington for Thanksgiving when they were informed of a bomb threat to their residence in Saratoga County. Her office said “New York State, County law enforcement, and U.S. Capitol Police responded immediately with the highest levels of professionalism.” The New York State Police said a team was dispatched to sweep Stefanik’s home on Wednesday morning in response to the bomb threat but did not locate any explosive devices. The agency directed further questions to the FBI. Zeldin said in a social media post that he and his family had been threatened. “A pipe bomb threat targeting me and my family at our home today was sent in with a pro-Palestinian themed message,” he wrote on X . “My family and I were not home at the time and are safe. We are working with law enforcement to learn more as this situation develops.” Police in Suffolk County, Long Island, said emergency officers responded to a bomb threat Wednesday morning at an address listed in public records as Zeldin’s home and were checking the property. In Florida, the Okaloosa County sheriff’s office said on Facebook that it “received notification of a bomb threat referencing former Congressman Matt Gaetz’s supposed mailbox at a home in the Niceville area" around 9 a.m. Wednesday. While a family member resides at the address, the office said, Gaetz “is NOT a resident.” No threatening devices were found. Gaetz was Trump’s initial pick to serve as attorney general, but he withdrew from consideration after allegations that he paid women for sex and slept with underage women. Gaetz has vehemently denied any wrongdoing and said last year that a Justice Department investigation into sex trafficking allegations involving underage girls had ended with no federal charges against him. The threats follow a political campaign marked by disturbing and unprecedented violence. In July, a gunman opened fire at a Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, grazing the then-candidate in the ear with a bullet and killing one of his supporters. The Secret Service later thwarted a subsequent assassination attempt at Trump's West Palm Beach, Florida, golf course when an agent spotted the barrel of a gun poking through a perimeter fence while Trump was golfing. Trump was also the subject of an Iranian murder-for-hire plot , with a man saying he had been tasked with planning the assassination of the Republican president-elect. Also this week, authorities arrested a man they say posted videos on social media threatening to kill Trump, according to court documents. In one video posted on Nov. 13, Manuel Tamayo-Torres threatened to shoot the former president while holding what appeared to be an AR-15 style rifle, authorities said Among the other videos he posted was one from an arena in Glendale, Arizona on Aug. 23, the same day Trump held a campaign rally there, according to court papers. An attorney for Tamayo-Torres did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday. Public figures across the political spectrum have been targeted in recent years by hoax bomb threats and false reports of shootings at their homes. About a year ago the FBI responded to an uptick in such incidents at the homes of public officials, state capitols and courthouses across the country around the holidays. Many were locked down and evacuated in early January after receiving bomb threats. No explosives were found and no one was hurt. Some of those targeted last year were Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost. In Wu’s case, a male caller told police he had shot his own wife and tied another man up. When police and EMT responders arrived at the address given by the caller, they quickly realized it was the Boston mayor’s home. Wu, a Democrat, has also been targeted by many swatting calls since she took office in 2021. The judges overseeing the civil fraud case against Trump in New York and the criminal election interference case against him in Washington were both targeted earlier this year. Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith, who recently abandoned the two criminal cases he brought against Trump, was also the subject of a fake emergency call on Christmas Day last year. Earlier this year, schools, government buildings and the homes of city officials in Springfield, Ohio, received a string of hoax bomb threats after Trump falsely accused members of Springfield’s Haitian community of abducting and eating cats and dogs. And in 2022, a slew of historically Black colleges and universities nationwide were targeted with dozens of bomb threats, with the vast majority arriving during the celebration of Black History Month. 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