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EPIRB (Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacon): A small, portable, battery-powered radio transmitter that alerts search and rescue services in the event of an emergency at sea. It transmits a distress signal to help pinpoint the location of a vessel or person in distress. PLB (Personal Locator Beacon): A compact device that sends a distress signal via satellite, helping rescuers locate individuals in remote or dangerous situations — whether on land or water. April 6th (4/06) is #406Day, a ti

1.5K views · 23 reactions | Okay but what's an EPIRB? 樂 If you ever find yourself in a life-threatening situation out at sea, an Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) could wind up saving your life! #MaritimeSafetyQld #NationalSafeBoatingWeek | Transport and Main Roads Queensland | Facebook

From 1 May 2021 AMSA will continue to enforce the requirement to have a float-free EPIRB on certain types of commercial vessels. It can take time for a beacon to be delivered and properly installed. Don’t wait until it’s too late! | Australian Maritime Safety Authority - AMSA

We consider it's important to tell you about devices that save lives. The Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) and Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) have been shown to be useful in practice and saved many lives. Let's see how they work. PLB and EPIRB operate on the same principle: the transmitter located inside the sealed enclosure is activated and starts transmitting a digital signal at a frequency of 406 MHz. Activation can occur by force or as a result of contact with water. This si

An Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon or EPIRB is used to alert search and rescue services in the event of an emergency. Learn more about the importance of EPIRBs and how they can save your life when at sea. | NSW Maritime