SMARTFIND G5 GPS
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McMurdo is a brand of marine safety and emergency location beacon products, manufactured by Orolia Ltd. The brand originated in the 1940’s, and since that date has been involved in designing and manufacturing marine safety products. The first McMurdo COSPAS-SARSAT approved EPIRB was produced in 1989, and McMurdo further galvanised its position as a leading brand in safety equipment technology in 1992, with the release of the first McMurdo GMDSS approved Search And Rescue Transponder (SART). McMurdo products have continually led the way in the functionality and accuracy of emergency location...

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How does an EPIRB work? An Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) or Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) is used to alert search and rescue services in the event of an emergency. They do this by transmitting a coded message on the 406 MHz distress frequency. This message is relayed via satellite and earth stations to the nearest rescue co-ordination centre. 406 MHz EPIRBs and PLBs work with the Cospas-Sarsat satellite system which provides true global coverage. Since its inception in 1982 the Cospas-Sarsat System has provided distress alert information which has assisted in the rescue...

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Smartfind Available with a manual bracket or an automatic deployment housing, the Smartfind range meets the demands of recreational boaters and all classes of Commercial vessels alike. This stylish unit is available as a standard 406 MHz EPIRB or, for enhanced position location, with a built in high accuracy GPS. Key Features n Integrated GPS (G5 PLUS version) E5 SMARTFIND is a 406 MHz EPIRB designed to operate with the COSPAS-SARSAT international search and rescue system. Once removed from its CARRYSAFE mounting bracket the unit can be activated automatically by immersion in water, or...

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McMurdo PLB Range The McMurdo range of PLBs are designed to be carried by individuals as a last resort safeguard against any life threatening incidents that may occur anywhere in the world. Whether alone or within a group, on holiday, at work, carrying out your sport or hobby, if you ever find yourself in a remote area, land or sea, without any other form of communication, a Fastfind PLB comes into its own. Once activated it transmits a unique identification signal via the international search and rescue satellite system operated by COSPAS SARSAT on 406 MHz. The signal is then quickly...

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Fast Find 220 PLB Accessories The Fastfind MaxG brings added endurance to safety with 48 hour operational battery life at temperatures as low as -20°C. A range of accessories are available to personalise the usage and carriage of the Fast Find 220 PLB, these include: The battery packs have a five year storage life and are easily user replaceable. The Fastfind MaxG’s integral state-ofthe-art multi-channel GPS receiver gives search and rescue services your precise co-ordinates with regular Fastfind MaxG updates. A green LED will start to flash, with inbuilt GPS showing that a GPS position fix...

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AIS Beacon An AIS beacon is a new, innovative personal safety device that incorporates both AIS (Automatic Identification System) and GPS technology. The AIS beacon has been designed to aid the speedy local retrieval of personnel/crew members who find themselves in difficulty at sea. An AIS beacon transmits target survival information, GPS position information and a serialised identity number. AIS beacon target information can be viewed using standard ships AIS equipment such as Class A and Class B transponders and a wide variety of receive only AIS units. AIS equipped vessels and land...

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© R5 GMDSS VHF Handheld Radio The R5 is a fully featured GMDSS survival craft radio with user friendly design and features. It is built to meet the latest stringent IMO, GMDSS and ETSI standards. Reliable and easy to use, it is 100% waterproof and drop tested to cope with the toughest marine environments. The large tactile buttons can easily be operated with gloves without unintended activation of buttons. A ribbed design ensures a solid grip even in wet conditions. ■ Easy to use, with large buttons ■ Dimming and backlight control Battery indicator and battery saving function ■ Quick...

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SART A SART is a ‘search and rescue locating device’ designed to assist in survivor craft location during search and rescue operations. The SART is primarily intended for fitment by SOLAS vessels under carriage requirement rules. SOLAS fitting rules differ depending on type and size of vessel and survival craft. In general, at least one search and rescue locating device is carried on each side of every passenger and cargo ship over 500 gross tons. Smaller SOLAS classified vessels are required to carry at least one search and rescue locating device. The SART should be stowed on board in a...

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The Smartfind S5 AIS SART is a manual deployment survivor location device intended for use on life rafts or survival craft. It meets IMO SOLAS requirements and is an alternative to a Radar SART. Compact, easy to operate and deploy, the Smartfind S5 AIS SART is a portable device packed inside a quick release carry off bag for quick evacuation. Smartfind S5 AIS SART transmits target survivor information including structured alert messages, GPS position information and serialised identity number. Once activated the Smartfind S5 AIS SART transmits continually for a minimum of 96 hours. An...

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NAVTEX NAVTEX is a system for broadcast and automatic reception of maritime safety and weather information. NAVTEX provides ships with navigational and meteorological warnings and urgent information through either on-screen display or automatic printouts from a dedicated receiver. NAVTEX is a component of the IMO/ IHO Worldwide Navigational Warning Service (WWNWS) defined by IMO. It is also included as an element of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS). NAVTEX messages are transmitted worldwide from local stations that provide services targeted at local users and passing...

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Marine Systems Navigation Infrastructure McMurdo has expanded its product portfolio to include complete professional maritime and land-based tracking and monitoring systems, with the launch of McMurdo Marine Systems. Whether you require an off-the-shelf system or a bespoke solution, McMurdo Marine Systems can fulfil your requirements. Tracking & Monitoring McMurdo provides web-based tracking and monitoring of mobile assets, whether on land, sea, or in the air, using GPS for positionfixing to provide the exact position of your assets in real time anywhere in the world. Our fleet management...

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