<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[General Floating Equipment]]></title><description><![CDATA[GFE is sinds 1986 gespecialiseerd in de ontwikkeling, productie en levering van reddingsboeikasten& veiligheidsoplossingen aan het water]]></description><link>https://www.gfe-international.eu/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:02:20 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.gfe-international.eu/nl/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Waterveiligheid langs jaagpaden: waarom preventieve reddingsvoorzieningen levens kunnen redden]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stad Harelbeke vraagt opnieuw aandacht voor veiligheid langs de Leie De recente gebeurtenissen aan de Leie in Harelbeke hebben de discussie over waterveiligheid opnieuw aangewakkerd. Nadat een fietser in het water terechtkwam en korte tijd later een 75-jarige man verdronk, vraagt Stad Harelbeke aan De Vlaamse Waterweg om de veiligheid langs het jaagpad opnieuw te evalueren. Daarbij wordt gekeken naar extra beveiligingsmaatregelen zoals relingen, reddingsboeien en de zichtbaarheid van...]]></description><link>https://www.gfe-international.eu/nl/post/waterveiligheid-langs-jaagpaden-waarom-preventieve-reddingsvoorzieningen-levens-kunnen-redden</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a68b569f2a8fc01ebe20b5c</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:25:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5c0987_4d9330b56e9047d8805c246450197f65~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_930,h_524,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bert Smet</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why do we recommend replacing a lifebuoy after 5 years?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A lifebuoy is one of the simplest yet most critical life-saving devices available. When a person falls into the water, the lifebuoy must be immediately accessible and perform exactly as designed. There can be no uncertainty regarding buoyancy, visibility, or structural integrity. We are often asked why a lifebuoy that still appears to be in good condition should be replaced after approximately five years. The answer lies not only in the visible condition of the outer shell, but more...]]></description><link>https://www.gfe-international.eu/post/why-do-we-recommend-replacing-a-lifebuoy-after-5-years</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5dfdf01931e2c84676ebcc</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:17:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5c0987_b1dd52dfa0fe4243bf46aaa8b573a694~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bert Smet</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Safety as an Integral Part of new Port Infrastructure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Noordkasteeldok - Port of Antwerp Bruges With the development of a new berthing facility at Noordkasteeldok, close to Oosterweel Island and the future canal tunnels currently being constructed by Lantis, Port of Antwerp-Bruges is investing not only in modern infrastructure, but also in a safer and more accessible port environment. An important part of this investment is the continued rollout of a uniform life buoy cabinet system along the waterfront. The choice for cabinets with a transparent...]]></description><link>https://www.gfe-international.eu/post/safety-as-an-integral-part-of-new-port-infrastructure</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a58d1d6d03244312ce42d8b</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://video.wixstatic.com/video/5c0987_81f193a562db4e479c98144c090b3415/1080p/mp4/file.mp4" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Bert Smet</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>