Man Overboard Manikin

Why Choose Ruth Lee’s Man Overboard Manikin?

1. Designed for Swift Water & Open Water Rescue – Engineered for water-based training, this manikin has foam inserts which can be repositioned quickly and easily to affect its position in the water. This allows it to float horizontally or vertically to suit your scenario and with realistic limb movement and buoyancy to mimic a person in distress. It can be used in lifeboat and MOB drill scenarios without causing damage to boats or rescue equipment.

2. Realistic Training Experience – Unlike rigid plastic models, this manikin provides accurate weight distribution, allowing rescue teams to practice techniques to safety and quickly extract someone from the water, whilst testing their own safe body positioning, handling, and retrieval techniques – making sure they are safer in real emergency situations.

3. Tough, Durable, and Ready for Harsh Conditions – Built with water-resistant, high-strength polyester and reinforced seams, this manikin withstands harsh training environments, including swift water currents, heavy surf, and helicopter winching exercises.

4. Easy Recovery & Transport – The strong webbing loop allows for easy hauling, retrieval, and suspension for drying.

5. Suitable for Various Training Environments – Ideal for offshore training, military applications, coast guard exercises, and swift water rescue, this manikin enhances preparedness for high-risk maritime emergencies. For helicopter winching drills, you may want to consider the Helicopter Winch Manikin which is an adaptation of the Man Overboard manikin.