{"id":44580,"date":"2026-05-06T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/?p=44580"},"modified":"2026-05-05T20:57:06","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T20:57:06","slug":"ocean-signal-honoured-with-kings-award-for-enterprise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/us\/news\/ocean-signal-honoured-with-kings-award-for-enterprise\/","title":{"rendered":"Ocean Signal Honoured with Prestigious King\u2019s Award for Enterprise"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The accolade recognises the Margate company\u2019s outstanding achievement<\/em> in innovation for its rescueME PLB3 \u2013 the world\u2019s first personal locator beacon<\/em> to merge global and local rescue in one device<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Margate, 6th<\/sup> May 2026<\/strong> \u2013 Ocean Signal Ltd., a leading manufacturer of life-saving equipment for the maritime, outdoor, defence, and aviation markets, has been awarded a King\u2019s Award for Enterprise in the Innovation category, an honour regarded as one of the highest official business accolades in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Announced today, the prestigious award provides powerful recognition of Ocean Signal\u2019s commitment to saving more lives and its continued leadership in the development of next-generation safety devices, which set new standards in the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Joining an elite group of only 185 organisations nationally to be recognised with a King\u2019s Award for Enterprise in 2026, Ocean Signal achieved the honour for its groundbreaking rescueME PLB3 Personal Locator Beacon<\/a> \u2013 the world\u2019s first PLB to merge 406MHz and AIS (Automatic Identification System) capability.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The PLB3, which was also named the overall winner of the METSTRADE DAME Design Awards in 2022<\/a>, redefines what is possible in personal safety technology by integrating global satellite alerts, local AIS positioning, confirmation through RLS (Return Link Service), and mobile connectivity, improving speed and accuracy of rescues and providing vital reassurance to survivors across the commercial and leisure sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

James Hewitt, Managing Director, Ocean Signal, said: \u201cThis award represents a proud milestone for the entire Ocean Signal team. Recognition with the King\u2019s Award for Enterprise is an extraordinary honour, reinforcing our satisfaction in delivering life-saving innovations that support and safeguard the global maritime community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSince the company was founded in 2010, our talented team of engineers and specialists has been driven to lead the market in designing advanced, easy-to-use devices which set benchmarks in compact size, multi-technology integration and energy management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe set out to develop the world\u2019s first AIS-equipped PLB, knowing it presented a unique challenge, with significant barriers to overcome in design, in the utilisation of multiple levels of signal technology and in the establishment of a new regulatory approval pathway. Highly motivated by the opportunity to transform survival outcomes and save more lives, the Ocean Signal team not only developed a pioneering solution but also opened the door for future innovations.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\u201cWe are therefore incredibly grateful to receive the King\u2019s Award recognition for the PLB3 and will use it as powerful inspiration for our continued work in improving safety at sea.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ocean Signal combines decades of experience in designing professional safety equipment for maritime, defence and recreational markets, with in-house engineering expertise, rigorous prototyping and progressive testing to offer a comprehensive range of best-in-class survival products. Its portfolio includes Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRB), Personal Locator Beacons (PLB), Man Overboard (MOB), Search and Rescue Transponders (SART), VHF radios, electronic distress flares and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now in its 60th year, the King\u2019s Awards for Enterprise<\/a>, previously known as the Queen\u2019s Award for Enterprise, remain the UK\u2019s most prestigious business accolades. Successful organisations may use the esteemed King\u2019s Awards Emblem for the next five years, signalling excellence to customers, partners, and global markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Ocean Signal<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Communication and safety at sea specialist Ocean Signal\u2122, a brand of ACRON Technologies<\/a>, is driven by its key commitment to saving lives. Setting the highest industry standard in technology innovation and quality of product, Ocean Signal is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of satellite and terrestrial emergency rescue beacons based upon VHF\/UHF, AIS, DSC, GNSS and battery technologies. Its best-in-class range of survival products includes Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRB), Personal Locator Beacons (PLB), Man Overboard (MOB), Search and Rescue Transponders (SART), VHF radios, Electronic Visual Distress Signal (EVDS) flares and more. Ocean Signal products provide maritime, government, military, aviation, as well as outdoor users, the confidence that their equipment will work to, and beyond, their expectations when it is required most. For more information, go to www.oceansignal.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ocean Signal has been honoured with the King\u2019s Award for Enterprise in Innovation for its rescueME PLB3, the first personal locator beacon to integrate global 406MHz satellite alerts with local AIS positioning and Return Link Service. 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