Safety at sea

REPORTS of boats capsizing and people losing their life is an ongoing issue in the coastal areas of Papua New Guinea where small vessels like banana boats are the only means of transportation.
The unfortunate and terrible news in last week’s newspaper is not an isolated case but one that will surely happen again unless the authorities and engineers come up and design something to help save lives.
I suggest the authorities and engineers do the following:
Scenario one: Engine failure and boat and people adrift for days or weeks.
Remedial action one: Apart from the safety kit, they should design a reflecting safety sticker to be pasted onto the boat’s frame. When in contact with seawater the sticker will glow and reflect a certain colour to draw attention both day and night.
Scenario two: Engine failure and people are thrown overboard and left to swim or float out in the open sea.
Remedial action two: Design a lightweight fully kitted life jacket with a LED lamp. In the case of an engine failure, the skipper will issue all passengers with a life jacket. Should they be thrown overboard, the suit will keep them afloat and warm (both day and night). The life jacket should have reflectors that glows and attracts attention.
The suit should contain safety items like a mirror, fish hooks, water in pockets built into the suit, solar charger for both phone and light, some food, rope to keep everyone together, and a locator beacon.
May I suggest that the National Maritime Safety Authority acquire drones for search purposes.

BigLeva @ Lae