Ocean Survivor are developing a technology that mitigates the effects of hypothermia in survival situations. While in a cold environment, 20 to 30 minutes of exposure can result in a drop in core body temperature to below 35 degrees Celsius. Ocean Survivors technology reduces this core heat loss and transfers heat to vital organs. Founder and chief executive, Kieran Normoyle, is something of a pioneer in product design. In 2013 Kieran was shortlisted amongst the top 20 finalists for the 2013 James Dyson Award, out of 650 entries worldwide. The three-piece lifejacket mitigates the effects of cold-water shock, sea spray, hypothermia and secondary drowning. The invention was described by a senior Dyson engineer as a simple but clever solution that could save lives. However, Ocean Survivors latest product is focused on curbing hypothermia. Ocean Survivor was founded in September 2014.