Generali Partners with Rescue Zone to Enhance Safety at Sea

An innovative platform to promote safer maritime practices and to bridge the gap between emergency services and boaters

In a significant move to improve maritime safety, Generali has recently entered into an exclusive strategic partnership with Rescue Zone, a groundbreaking mobile community platform designed to enhance safety and mutual assistance for boaters and sailors.

Thanks to a free mobile app, Rescue Zone is revolutionizing the way boaters and sailors seek help and offer assistance at sea. It addresses a critical issue in the maritime world – the lack of communication and assistance resources for boats under 7 meters, of which only 15% are equipped with a VHF radio and the knowledge of its operation.

Launched in April 2023, Rescue Zone has rapidly gained popularity among the maritime community, with over 31,000 accounts opened in its first summer season. This success is attributed to the app's innovative features, which not only simplify communication at sea but also bridge the gap between emergency services and boaters.

Key features of the Rescue Zone app include:

  • Geolocalized Alerts: users can issue qualified alerts such as mayday or breakdown without the need for a VHF radio, ensuring precise and efficient communication.
  • Assistance Levels: boaters can offer various levels of assistance, from minor to critical, to nearby vessels, fostering a sense of community and mutual aid.
  • Contacting Emergency Services: the app provides a direct channel to reach out to emergency services, improving response times and coordination.
  • Localized Dangers and Alerts: users can set tags for localized dangers or alerts, such as rocks or floating obstacles, helping others avoid potential hazards. Additionally, the community alerts about weather and pollution keep everyone informed.

The partnership has also opened doors for discussions with national maritime rescue services to improve safety of nautical events.

Additionally, Generali is actively exploring the possibility of introducing this pioneering solution to its subsidiaries, making Rescue Zone the default nautical alert application in Europe.

With the success of this partnership, the maritime community can look forward to a safer and more interconnected future at sea, improving assistance for boaters and sailors.