Why Choose the PLB3 Kit?
- Built for Self-Reliant Sailors – When you sail alone or with a small crew, every piece of gear must perform flawlessly. The PLB3 Kit delivers professional-grade protection designed for those who depend solely on themselves and their equipment.
- The World’s Most Advanced Personal Beacon The rescueME PLB3 combines 406 MHz satellite distress, AIS local alerting, and Return Link Service (RLS) confirmation — so you know your call for help was received. AIS broadcasts your position to nearby vessels for immediate local awareness.
- Complete, Compact Safety Solution Packaged with a SOLAS-approved Ocean Signal Grab Bag and ACR mirror & whistle set, the kit ensures you meet offshore requirements while staying light, organized, and ready for instant deployment.
- Proven Technology from Ocean Signal & ACR Electronics Trusted by ocean racers, delivery skippers, and long-range cruisers worldwide — this kit represents the Science of Survival at its most dependable.
Ideal For:
- Solo Sailors & Shorthanded Crews Designed for those who sail independently or with minimal crew — offering reliable, dual-layered communication and rescue confidence anywhere in the world.
- Bluewater & Offshore Adventurers Ideal for sailors crossing oceans or exploring remote coastlines where self-reliance and compact, SOLAS-approved safety gear are essential.
- Delivery Skippers & Instructors Perfect for professional skippers responsible for vessel transfers or training — ensuring compliance and personal protection at all times.
What’s Included and How It Supports Rescue?
2 × Ocean Signal PB3
Can be seen locally (vessels with AIS transceivers) and globally (406 MHz message delivered to search & rescue), tracked with precision (AIS), and reassured with real-time confirmation (RLS) —all in a single device.
Retail Value: £849.99
- The world’s FIRST PLB with AIS and the world’s FIRST PLB to include NFC and mobile app
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Triple Alert System: Sends global 406 MHz distress signal, AIS for nearby vessels, and 121.5 MHz homing for global rescue teams
- PFD-Ready Design: Includes a multifunction clip and is designed to integrate seamlessly with most inflatable lifejackets
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Smart & Connected: NFC-enabled for setup and status checks via free mobile app (iOS & Android)
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No Subscriptions: One-time purchase with 6-year battery life and 24+ hour activation runtime
- Winner: Overall DAME Design Award 2022
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1 × ACR Signal Mirror & Whistle
Ideal for when SAR teams are nearby and you need to draw their attention quickly and clearly.
Retail Value: £10.99
These no-maintenance tools add valuable additional visibility and audio signaling in the final stages of rescue.
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Highly reflective compact mirror for day visual signals – Engineered to reflect sunlight over vast distances, ideal for catching the eye of passing vessels or aircraft
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Loud, pealess whistle to attract close-range attention
1 × Ocean Signal Waterproof Grab Bag
When every second counts, having everything in one dry, visible location is mission-critical.
Retail Value: £129.99
This tough, floatable bag holds your essential kit together—dry, protected, and ready to go.
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High-visibility colour
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Buoyant
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Ideal size for EPIRB, any additional safety equipment, and key documents
