LONDON – 19 September, 2011 – MedAire (www.medaire.com), an International SOS company, the largest global provider of integrated medical and security risk management services for the yachting industry today announced the acquisition of Yacht Lifeline (www.yachtlifeline.com).

Under the terms of the agreement, Yacht Lifeline’s products and services will merge with MedAire a wholly-owned subsidiary of International SOS. Additionally, the Yacht Lifeline team will join the MedAire team, including key leadership and management positions.

“The merger of brands and products allows us to raise the bar for medical and security safety for owners, captains and management companies,” said Grant Jeffery, CEO, MedAire. “All 24/7 clients will have access to MedAire’s MedLink Global Response Centre and extensive assistance network. We have already been working behind the scenes to deliver the very best of our medical kits and training courses, account management support and global delivery capabilities.”

“Not only will Yacht Lifeline clients continue to receive superior, uninterrupted service, we are confident that MedAire has the long-term vision, the reputation—and the backing of International SOS, the world’s leading medical and security company—to fulfil our vision,” said Co-founder, Tony Nicholson, Yacht Lifeline.

More details regarding the assimilation of products and services will be revealed at the Monaco Yacht Show (QJ1 Quai Jarlan) and Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show.

“Wherever our clients are living and working at sea, they can expect to benefit from our significantly expanded ability to deliver the most advanced kits, training and medical and security advice—all from a singular source,” said Yacht Lifeline’s Co-founder and Training Director, Brent Palmer, BHSc BEM.

For more information, please visit http://www.medaire.com/yachtlifeline.

About International SOS and MedAire
International SOS is the world's leading international healthcare, medical assistance, and security services company. Operating in over 70 countries, International SOS provides integrated medical, clinical, security, and customer care solutions to organizations with international operations. MedAire, an International SOS company, provides aviation and maritime clients with fully integrated life-saving medical and security services. The company delivers 24/7 access to emergency care doctors; crew medical training developed and delivered by medical professionals; and an array of industry-compliant, custom medical kits and equipment.

About Yacht Lifeline