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