EPIRB
medium
4 / 4 models (Inspector)
Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon. SOLAS-mandatory distress beacon transmitting on 406 MHz via Cospas-Sarsat satellite system.
4 manufacturers · 4 models
ACR
1
GlobalFix V4 EPIRB
406/121.5 MHz / GPS
· Navigation Data / Sensor
Frequency
406/121.5 MHz
Gps
ja
Solas required
ja
Common Failures & Inspection Points
- Battery replacement schedule
- HRU expiry date
- Bracket corrosion
Service: US manufacturer. Widely used. Annual inspection required.
Spare Parts: ACR: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
McMurdo
1
SmartFind E8
406 MHz / GPS
· Navigation Data / Sensor
Frequency
406 MHz
Gps
ja
Battery life
48 hrs min
Solas required
ja
Common Failures & Inspection Points
- Battery expiry (5-year cycle)
- Hydrostatic release unit (HRU) expiry
- GPS antenna seal
Service: SOLAS-mandatory. Battery and HRU replacement per expiry schedule.
Spare Parts: McMurdo: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
Ocean Signal
1
E101V EPIRB
406 MHz / GPS / AIS
· Navigation Data / Sensor
Frequency
406 MHz
Gps
ja
Ais homing
ja
Solas required
ja
Common Failures & Inspection Points
- AIS battery additional drain
- Compact size — less buoyancy
- Registration
Service: Innovative EPIRB with AIS for close-range homing. Dual signal.
Spare Parts: Ocean Signal: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
Sailor (Cobham)
1
EPIRB 4065
406 MHz / GPS
· Navigation Data / Sensor
Frequency
406 MHz
Gps
ja
Solas required
ja
Common Failures & Inspection Points
- Battery expiry tracking
- HRU mounting
- Registration database updates
Service: Part of Sailor GMDSS/safety product range.
Spare Parts: Sailor (Cobham): Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.