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What is an Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon or EPIRB?
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The EPIRB2 operates on the global 406 MHz Cospas-Sarsat distress signal network, ensuring worldwide coverage without any subscription fees. Its innovative Near Field Communication (NFC) capability allows seamless smartphone connectivity via the free Ocean Signal mobile app, enabling users to monitor battery life, self-test results, and beacon diagnostics with ease. Designed with a 10-year battery life and over 48 hours of operational functionality, the EPIRB2 offers reliable safety for both recreational and commercial mariners.
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Survivor stories
Lost at Sea: How My Emergency Beacon Led to a Midnight Rescue in Greece
Lives saved
Crash or collision
The hours dragged on as I clung to the dinghy, drifting in the dark waters. Every sound, every movement in the distance, made my heart race. At 1:40 AM, I spotted the towering silhouette of a cargo ship, FADIQ, approaching. Relief washed over me as the crew pulled me from the water. Soon after, a vessel from the Hellenic Coastguard arrived, taking over and transporting me safely to the Port of Kalamata.
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