Water safety

Working near or on the water

water-based Location Safety Services

We provide specialised safety and technical advisory services for TV and film productions working in or near water-based environments, whether it’s a swiftwater river, open ocean, or a coastal setting. Our team of water safety experts ensure that every aspect of the production is handled with precision, offering the highest level of protection for cast and crew when operating in these challenging and unpredictable environments.

Working in marine locations or fast-moving waters requires expert risk management due to hazards like strong currents, changing tides, and variable weather conditions. Our services include comprehensive safety planning, risk assessments, and on-site supervision to mitigate these risks. We provide certified lifeguards, powerboat skippers, and swiftwater technicians who are trained to handle emergency situations swiftly and effectively.

Services

  • Risk Assessments & Location Recces
  • Marine transportation, management and planing
  • A comprehensive fleet of coded boats for commercial use including:
    • Safety Boats / Camera Boats / Picture Boats
  • Powerboat Skippers
  • Cast / crew training in watersport skills
  • Swift water (fast-moving water in any environment) safety and rescue
  • White water (fast-moving water in a river) safety and rescue
  • A comprehensive watersport fleet including:
    • Sit on top Kayaks / Closed Cockpit Kayaks / Paddleboards

Locations

  • Lakes
  • Rivers
  • Canals
  • White water
  • Waterfalls
  • Costal environments
  • Sea Stacks
  • Open Sea

safety Boats

We provide specialised boat safety and support services for TV and film productions using a range of coded watercraft, including a sleek 8-metre RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat). We are able to meet all of your demands for reliable safety boats and dynamic on-screen props.

We also offer RYA Powerboat tuition for actors, ensuring those operating boats on-screen are fully trained and comfortable, adding authenticity and safety to your production.

Swiftwater safety

Any environment involving fast moving water is categorised as Swift Water and requires experience and precaution to make safe for a production. 

Whether it is a fabricated scene with high volumes of moving water or a genuine white water rapid our team have the knowledge and experience to manage with a high degree of professionalism.

lIFEGUARDing

Lifeguarding might not be the first thing you associate with Film and TV production but there are a multitude of situations and locations where a trained and experienced lifeguard is needed. 

Whether the filming location is in the open water, on the coast or in a pool / water stage working with or around water can be unpredictable and dangerous to those inexperienced. Therefore having a lifeguard on hand provides precious peace of mind.

WATER SAFETY TRAINING

We can teach your cast or crew to access the areas they need to.

Equipment HIRE

Our hire services provide flexibility and peace of mind, allowing you to focus on capturing stunning visuals while we handle the safety aspects. We currently offer:

  • A variety of watercraft including:
    • Sit-on-top / closed-cockpit Kayaks
    • Safety Boats
  • Personal safety equipment including:
    • Buoyancy Aids / Personal Flotation Devices
    • Life Jackets (Manual / Automatic)
    • Wetsuits / Drysuits

EQUIPMENT sales

You can purchase any equipment that is not available for hire from our shop Hatt Equipment. Whether its technical clothing, personal gear or anything and everything that could be used by the prop and costume departments.

We only sell and hire out equipment we use or would personally recommend this includes a wide range of:

  • Rope Access / Climbing Equipment
  • Watersport: Shoes / Gloves / Wetsuits / Drysuits
  • Outdoor Equipment / Clothing / Rucksacks

Contact us

Like what you see, or have any questions? Don’t hesitate to get in touch, we would love to hear from you!

Phone: 01273 358 359
Email: safety@thehatt.co.uk

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