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What does Marine Guidance Note MGN 681 (M) mean for yachts?
What does Marine Guidance Note MGN 681 (M) mean for yachts? Recent guidance from the government has been published outlining the measures yacht and superyacht owners and manufacturers should take to prevent lithium-ion battery fires aboard their vessels. Increased knowledge and understanding of the fire risks from Lithium-ion batteries in yacht crew, designers and owners…
Read MoreCharity donation nominated by outstanding employee
Every month, Sentura employees commend each other on their hard work, passion, and support, by filling in ‘Shout Outs’ to those they think deserve it. The person with the most Shout Outs this month was Kathy, our brilliant Internal Account Manager! That means that Kathy not only got the kudos from her colleagues but also…
Read MoreLocal volunteering initiative continues at Sentura!
Earlier in the year, a number of the Sentura team used their volunteer days to support their local community. This time it was the turn of our brilliant Senior Technical Consultant, Matt Humby! Part of the 2023 charity initiative, employees were given the chance to use a day of paid leave to volunteer at a…
Read MoreThe Risk of Vape Fires and How to Prevent Them
Vapes have been a hot topic of conversation for a good few years now, but a new risk is emerging that many didn’t foresee: vape battery fires. Most people will now be well-versed in the discussion of vapes effect on our health, and the risk of links to cancer and other concerning illnesses. There is,…
Read MoreFirechief Lithium-ion battery safety awareness training gains CPD certification
Firechief Lithium-ion battery safety awareness training gains CPD certification Firechief now has a CPD accredited training course – ‘An introduction to the burning issues surrounding Lithium-Ion Battery Fires’. The 45-minute CPD accredited introductory course provides the information needed to live and work safely with Lithium-ion battery (LiB) powered devices and electric vehicles. The training can…
Read MoreWelcome to the team Lucy!
We are delighted to welcome Lucy Green to the Sentura team. Lucy joins us as a Marketing Executive and is looking forward to getting to know the Sentura brands, products, and customers! Having developed her media and marketing knowledge through university and experience in the print and packaging industry, Lucy is keen to expand her…
Read MoreCelebrations for Sentura!
The Sentura team met at the Rutland Hall Hotel overlooking Rutland Water for a ‘One Team One Vision’ business meeting and team building session on Wednesday 7th June. As well as reviewing the business’s performance and achievements during the first four months of this year, the team also looked ahead to plans for the coming…
Read MoreSentura team members volunteer with local charities
As part of its charity initiative for 2023, members of the Sentura team have each been given a day of paid leave to volunteer for a charity of their choice! Earlier this month our new Finance Assistant Paula Diep joined a group of volunteers working on improving the footpath on Oakham canal and two members…
Read MoreTwo new Distributors signed for Firechief Lithium-ion Battery Safety Range
Firechief Global is pleased to announce that it has signed two new Authorised Distributors for its Firechief Lithium-ion Battery Safety Range (LBR) – safety supply company SafetyBuyer (UK) Ltd and Ferndale Fire who are based in the Republic of Ireland. The Firechief Lithium-ion Battery Safety Range includes Lith-Ex Extinguishers, Heavy Duty Lithium Battery Fire Blankets, Fire Suppression…
Read MoreIntroducing our new Head of Sales
We are delighted to welcome Ian Poole to the Fire Depot team. Ian joins us as Head of Sales and will be working closely with our Sales and Customer Service teams, as well as being part of the Senior Management team. Ian comes to Fire Depot with 16 years previous sales experience in the healthcare…
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