For under-12m commercial fishing vessels
Every crew member wears a small tag. If someone goes over, Guardian stops the engine in about two seconds and sounds the alarm, so the boat stays close. It works with the engine you already have, and the FaSS grant pays up to 80%.
*Typical outboard fit. Inboard diesel systems can take up to half a day.
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A small floating tag on the wrist or lifejacket. Up to 25 tags per boat, so the whole crew is covered.
The Guardian unit at the helm keeps track of each tag. If one goes in the water, it reacts in about two seconds.
The engine cuts and an 85dB alarm and light go off at the helm. Restart after 7 seconds and go straight back.
Outboards, inboard diesels and sterndrives, one to three engines, 12V or 24V. Guardian wires into your existing stop switch. A typical outboard fit takes 1–2 hours, and many owners do it themselves. Inboard diesels can take up to half a day.
Download the free OLAS app, connect the Guardian, name each tag and test it. That's it. The cut-off still works if the phone is flat or left ashore.
Put the tag on and go fishing. No lanyard to clip on or snag while hauling. Working alone? Solo Mode texts your position to someone ashore.
A fisherman on why he fitted it, what happens when a tag goes in the water, and how quickly it goes in.
Tap the answers that match your boat. An example is filled in to start, and your kit list updates on the rightbelow the questions.
Installation
Guardian fitted behind the helm console.
Complete the kit
Stopping the boat only helps if the person in the water can get back on, so FaSS funds this kit too.
Your Guardian kit carries over from the planner. Add your installer's quote and the other safety kit you want in the same application, and see what FaSS pays and what you pay.
Copy this and send it to us or your installer. It's everything needed to quote the job and start your grant application.
Guardian MOB package
Vessel
Grant application
Installation and recovery kit are added from your quotes. You pay first, then claim the grant back.
Guardian system: UK SRP inc VAT
Recovery and safety kit
Recommendation
Five steps. We help you with the paperwork.
Send us your package summary. You get one written quote listing the kit and the fitting.
Apply online on the MMO's FaSS system under health and safety, with your quote and vessel details. We can help you fill it in.
Don't order or pay for anything until the MMO acknowledges your application. Anything bought before then can't be claimed.
Fit the kit, test it with every tag, and take a couple of photos for your claim.
Pay the invoice, send it in with proof of payment, and the MMO pays 80% back to you.
Good to know: FaSS is for vessels in England, and the grant must come to at least £500, so put Guardian, fitting and recovery kit on one application. Kit that's already a legal requirement for your boat isn't funded. Questions about the scheme: FaSS.queries@marinemanagement.org.uk
