Category guide
- What are EPIRBs?
- EPIRBs (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons) provide distress alerting capabilities via satellite systems. Types include Category I EPIRBs (automatic activation with HRU) and Category II EPIRBs (manual activation).
- What are the different types of EPIRBs?
- Common types include Category I EPIRBs, Category II EPIRBs.
- What standards apply to EPIRBs?
- Products in this category typically reference SOLAS LSA Code and GMDSS requirements. GMDSS approval is typically mandatory.
- Buyer requirements
- Procurement typically requires Category (I; II), Frequency (406 MHz), and GPS capability to match vessel requirements. GMDSS Approval and HRU Type (for Category I) are critical for regulatory compliance and automatic activation.