Throughout East Africa, night fishermen use kerosene lamps and rudimentary floating devices to mimic bioluminescent algae to attract fish which they catch with strategically placed nets. It is an incredibly dangerous job as most of the small wooden fishing boats do not have any safety equipment and most of the fishermen cannot swim. In fact, fishing related deaths are higher than those from TB, malaria and HIV combined. Our patented night fishing light will revolutionise how artisanal fishermen catch fish safely. By combining a waterproof solar lantern with a SOLAS rated lifebuoy, we have designed an alternative product that removes the use of kerosene, eliminating carbon emissions and any fire risk, whilst the lifebuoy provides much-needed safety equipment to save lives.

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