Device used to transfer people in nautical emergencies (8,4)
I believe the answer is:
breeches buoy
(Other definitions for breeches buoy that I've seen before include "Hey, rescue Bob! (anag) - marine rescue apparatus" , "lift from ship" .)
I've seen this clue in The Times.
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