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SafetyTwo systems combined: Epirb and AIS

Michael Rinck

 · 19.03.2018

Safety: Two systems combined: Epirb and AISPhoto: Hersteller
The emergency transmitter combines alerting by satellite and at close range
McMurdo has a new emergency transmitter that not only alerts the emergency services, but is also designed to facilitate searches at close range
The housing with automatic release ensures that the Epirb automatically returns to the surface even if the ship sinks and the crew has forgotten to take the transmitter with themPhoto: HerstellerThe housing with automatic release ensures that the Epirb automatically returns to the surface even if the ship sinks and the crew has forgotten to take the transmitter with them

The SmartFind G8 AIS from McMurdo is an emergency beacon that allows sailors to call for help even in remote areas. The Emergency Position Indicating Radiobeacon, Epirb for short, transmits an emergency call on the international emergency frequency 406 megahertz and alerts the rescue chain via satellite. An AIS signal is also sent to alert nearby ships. A distress call is also sent on the 121.5 megahertz frequency commonly used in aviation for direction finding. The position data contained in the distress calls should be particularly precise, as not only the GPS satellites but also Glonass and Galileo are used to determine the coordinates. The combination of the two distress call frequencies, AIS and more precise positioning, is called Quadrotech Epirb by McMurdo.

Three LEDs on the housing are designed to alert rescuers with visual signals. The lithium-iron battery is designed to supply the SmartFind G8 AIS with power for an operating time of 48 hours. The battery has a service life of ten years and can be replaced independently by the user.

The epirb measures 423 x 104 x 103 millimetres including the antenna and weighs 710 grams. The additionally available automatic housing measures 270 x 125 x 121 millimetres and ensures that the SmartFind G8 AIS is automatically released from the holder if the yacht sinks. There is also a bracket for manual removal. The epirb triggers automatically when it comes into contact with water.

The SmartFind G8 AIS costs 849.95 euros and the version with the automatic housing 1199.95 euros.

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Michael Rinck

Michael Rinck

Redakteur Test & Technik

Michael Rinck war das Kind, das nach der Schule direkt aufs Wasser wollte – Segeltraining, Regatten, Hauptsache nass. Diese Vorliebe machte er zum Beruf: Erst als Segellehrer auf der Alster (während des Studiums), dann ab 2014 in der YACHT-Redaktion. Dort hat er im Bereich Test & Technik seine Berufung gefunden: Segelboote und Sicherheitsequipment testen. Was besonders bei Rettungswesten und MOB-Systemen bedeutet, dass er mehr Arbeitsstunden im Wasser treibend verbringt als die meisten Menschen im Büro sitzend. Höhepunkt: eine ganze Nacht in der Rettungsinsel auf der Ostsee. Seine Familie hat inzwischen durchgesetzt, dass Urlaubstörns auf der eigenen Fahrtenyacht deutlich trockener ablaufen.

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