Wharauroa – Drama results in rescue
Back country tramps are a regular activity for us. On Tuesday 19 September 2023 at about 4pm we were very close to completing a 2 day tramp on Mt Pirongia. Mt Pirongia is a very rugged bush covered area with a jumble of peaks, ridges, saddles and deep valleys. The weather on the day was […]
OCEAN SIGNAL LAUNCHES NEW EPIRB2 SERIES
The new Ocean Signal rescueME EPIRB2 and EPIRB2 Pro, the latest additions to the safety and communication specialist’s range of advanced safety beacons, are approved and available to the market. Now shipping to Ocean Signal distributors, the EPIRB2 units with Return Link Service (RLS) and mobile connectivity are full-featured and versatile options for leisure boat […]
406DAY SIGNALS PRE-SEASON REMINDER OF LIFE-SAVING BENEFITS OF 406 MHz BEACONS
This April 6th, leading UK safety specialists Ocean Signal and Ocean Safety are joining forces for the 11th 406Day campaign to raise awareness about life-saving 406 MHz beacon technology. The annual 406Day message promotes the importance of 406 MHz EPIRBs (Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacon), PLBs (Personal Locator Beacon) and ELTs (Emergency Locator Transmitter), highlighting their […]