For offshore workers who fly

[Ray]

Back in December 2008, a helicopter went down near the Texas shore line and four people lost their lives. One of the victims was Jacob Matt of Jennings whose body wasn't found until about five days after the crash.
This prompted his family to ask State Representative John Guinn to propose a bill that would require any off shore transports to wear life jackets equipped with electronic location devices.
Guinn says that by wearing the transponder, a person at risk can send out a distress signal where they can be located within fifteen minutes of going down.
Sheron Faulk of Ship to Shore says, "a life jacket will keep you afloat, but the locator device will enhance your ability to be located much quicker.
This will give rescuers a better chance at saving lives.
The Louisiana Legislature's regular session begins on March 29 and if the bill passes, Guinn says it will be called "Jacob's Law" in memory of Jacob Matt.

[B-Stealth]

Wow this is kinda of a no brainer once you think about it.

I hope this bill goes through.

[adamsfence]

thats a good idea, glad to see someone is looking out for yall and your family.

[T-Red]

its a good idea, but its not a transponder in the life vests its a portable elt. we have begun the process here

[Shwane]

Outstanding idea, if you are able to survive the 145 kt water landing. I fly everday Im out and would also like to have this implemented.

[carrolhebert]

I hope this passes myself I worked with Jacob Matt for 3 years he was a good kid. Anything they do to help save a life is a good thing in my book.

[Raymond]

No Brainer, every life jacket on commercial flights should be equiped with an EPRB. My reasoning is the 2 year wait for life insurance death benefit payment when a body is not found. Good on Rep Guinn for a good bill.

[Ray]

They make personal locator beacons(from SPOT and ACR) that are a lot cheaper than EPIRBS.