Water Safety
Whether filming on, in, or around water, our specialist teams provide expert support from
planning through to on-set delivery. Combining robust safety protocols with practical, real-
time decision making, we anticipate risk, adapt to changing conditions, and operate
seamlessly within the production environment.
With extensive experience across complex filming scenarios, we ensure cast, crew, and
production always remain protected—without compromising creativity or momentum.
What’s Included
Our safety-first philosophy supports creative excellence by removing barriers, not creating them.
Water Risk Assessments
We deliver comprehensive risk assessments for a wide range of water-based filming locations. Our fully compliant documentation includes detailed on-site hazard identification, risk mitigation planning, and pre-shoot safety briefings, ensuring all activities are thoroughly assessed, effectively controlled, and fully production ready.
Water Safety & Rescue Specialists
If you’re planning to film on or around water, we provide experienced water safety specialists, including small and large boat operators and water rescue technicians—ensuring safe, controlled, and production-ready operations in all environments.
Marine Coordinator
Our experienced team of marine coordinators works closely with your production team to plan and execute water-based scenes efficiently. From sourcing boats & other watercraft to coordinating stunts, we handle every aspect to ensure smooth sailing on set.
Safety Boats
Our fleet of safety and support boats are MCA coded can be deployed to provide visible stand-off safety, support in-water filming, or serve as floating platforms for crew and equipment.
Safety Equipment
We provide and hire a comprehensive range of specialist water safety equipment for production environments, including Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs), throwlines, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, and Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs), alongside a wider suite of operational safety assets tailored to on-set requirements.
Cold Water Management
Thermal protection advice, immersion management, rewarming protocols, and specialist heated shelters form part of our cold water safety provision for productions in challenging environments. Supported by medically informed operational planning, we help mitigate the risks associated with cold water exposure, prolonged immersion, and adverse weather conditions, ensuring the safety and welfare of cast and crew throughout filming.
Our Retained Safety Service: Digital Risk Management
The Retained Safety Service (RSS) is a flexible, cost-effective solution for production companies needing ongoing support. It combines 24/7 telephone advisory from our experts with access to our unique Online Risk Assessment (ORA) software.
Trusted by the Biggest Names in Entertainment
From high-stakes reality TV to cinematic masterpieces, our credits span every genre and continent.
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