Product
EPIRB & Locator Beacons
Distress signal, anywhere on earth.
GMDSS-compliant EPIRBs and personal locator beacons with battery replacement and hydrostatic release service.
Specifications
- GMDSS approved (406 MHz Cospas-Sarsat)
- GPS-enabled position transmission
- Battery & HRU service network
- Worldwide programming and re-coding
Overview
Why this matters on board.
An Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacon is the last link in the chain. When everything else has failed — propulsion, comms, the ship itself — the EPIRB transmits a 406 MHz Cospas-Sarsat distress signal that puts your position into the global SAR network, typically with a Coast Guard call within an hour.
SurviMed supplies float-free EPIRBs with hydrostatic release units (HRU) for SOLAS-mandated installation, manual-deploy units for lifeboats and rescue boats, and PLBs (personal locator beacons) for offshore wind technicians, pilots, and individual crew on small craft. Every unit is supplied programmed with your country's MMSI / vessel registration.
Service is comprehensive: 5-yearly battery replacement, 2-yearly HRU replacement, annual self-test verification, and re-programming on vessel sale or reflagging. Worldwide service network — battery work is documented and stickered on the unit per manufacturer requirement.
Applications
Where EPIRB & Locator Beacons lives on board.
Typical use cases and stowage points across maritime and offshore operations.
- Bridge or wheelhouse exterior — SOLAS float-free
- Lifeboat and rescue-boat manual EPIRB
- Pilot and harbour-master PLB
- Wind farm technician PLB
- Yacht and fishing vessel — single beacon
FAQ
What buyers ask about EPIRB & Locator Beacons.
Got a question we haven't covered? Email sales@survimed.com and we'll come back within one working day.
What's the difference between an EPIRB and a PLB?
An EPIRB is registered to a vessel, typically larger, and many models float free of the ship via an HRU on sinking. A PLB is registered to an individual and carried personally — common for offshore technicians, pilots, and lone watch-keepers. Both transmit on 406 MHz Cospas-Sarsat.
How often does the battery need replacement?
Most EPIRB batteries are rated for 5 years from manufacture or 48 hours of continuous transmission, whichever comes first. PLBs vary (typically 5–10 years). Replacement must be done by an approved service agent — we manage the cycle and ship serviced units back ready to deploy.
Why does an EPIRB need re-programming on vessel sale?
The EPIRB transmits a unique 15-character hex ID linked to your MMSI and registered owner contact details. When the vessel changes hands, the registration must be transferred or re-coded — otherwise SAR will route to the previous owner. We handle this in the service.
Do you supply HRUs separately?
Yes — Hydrostatic Release Units are a 2-year consumable. We stock all major brands (Hammar H20, etc.) and ship them with serialised installation records.
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