Man Overboard Training Manikin (MOB) - Water Rescue Training Dummy - Man Overboard Simulation Mannequin

Designed and Purposed for MOB Search and Rescues 

The Ruth Lee Man Overboard (MOB) Training Manikin is an essential tool for MOB drills and search and rescue training, designed to replicate the weight and movement of a real casualty in the water. This MOB manikin floats realistically, with the head and shoulders visible while the legs submerge, simulating both a live person and an unconscious body. With a dry weight of 40Kg (Adult), increasing to approximately 65Kg in water, it provides realistic retrieval challenges for training crews. Used worldwide by navies, coastguards, and emergency services, this Ruth Lee training dummy ensures teams can practice man overboard recovery techniques under realistic conditions, improving response times and overall safety.

Key Features and Equipment Benefits: 

• Versatile Floating Positions: Overalls allow the manikin to float horizontally, vertically, or at a 45-degree angle, simulating a live person or deceased body. Foam pieces can be re-positioned to adjust buoyancy. (Adult and Youth Manikins Only)
  
• Rapid Water Penetration: Tough nylon mesh carcass allows water to quickly enter, causing the legs to drop beneath the surface while keeping the head and shoulders visible if required.
  
• Weight Specifications: Dry weight of 40kg (Adult) increases to approximately 65kg when retrieved from water, simulating real-life rescue conditions.
  
• High Visibility Material: Bright orange overalls and SOLAS reflective tape on the head enhance visibility in low-light and open-water environments.
  
• Easy Handling & Storage: Strong webbing loop at the back allows for easy lifting, storage, and suspension for drying.
  Built-in Polypropylene Strips: Provides flexibility in the water while preventing the manikin from bending in half during recovery with devices like Jason’s Cradle.
  
• Replaceable Overalls & Boots: Easily replace damaged overalls and boots to extend the manikin’s lifespan.

What Industries use the MOB Manikin?

• Trusted Worldwide by Emergency Services & Industry Leaders

• 100% of UK Fire Services and emergency professionals in 26+ countries, including the USA, Australia, and Germany

• Military & Defence: British Ministry of Defence (MOD) – the only water rescue manikins specified (NATO stock number 6910-99-1519652), British Navy, US Navy, Norwegian Army,

• Australian Department of Defence, Brazilian Navy, Portuguese Navy

• Rescue & Lifesaving Organisations: RNLI, US Coast Guard, NOAA, Swedish Sea Rescue Society, Coastguards, Lifeguards, Volunteer Marine Rescue, Surf Life Saving Clubs

• Fire & Emergency Services: New York Fire Dept, Queensland Fire & Emergency Services, NSW Rural Fire Service, Singapore & Malaysia Civil Defence, State Emergency Services

• Maritime & Offshore: Passenger ferries, shipping, yachting clubs, fishing industry, ports, offshore industry, marine rescue teams

• Aviation & Utility Sectors: Airports, Airservices Australia, Toll Remote Logistics (Helicopters), utility companies
• Commercial & Government Organisations: ExxonMobil, Survitec, Aberdeen Harbour Board, Torres Pilots Pty Ltd

Technical Information:

• Nylon mesh – conforms to BS3408/20
• Reinforced P.V.C  – conforms to BS3408/20 and ISO 7854 1984High density polypropylene webbing (25mm rated to 207Kg, 50mm rated to 440Kg)
• SOLUS reflective tape – compliant with US Department of Transportation specification USCG 46 CFR, section 164.018 and International Maritime Organisation (IMO) resolution A.658(16).
• Polypropylene plastic (conforms to DIN EN ISO 1873, Teil 1)
• Non-absorbent closed cell foam – water absorption : 1 Day  < 0.1 (DIN 53428 1986) 28 Days  < 0.5% VOL
• Made in the UK – all manikins conform strictly to our ISO9001:2015 standards.
• Nato Stock Number (Adult 40kg Manikin) - 6910-99-1519652 (Please specify Standard or British Navy specification)