Sada bezpečnostních prostředků pro námořní plavbu PLB3 (PLB3 + EPIRB3 + transportní vak)

This complete kit includes a PLB3 personal locator beacon, an EPIRB3 deck beacon with its manual mounting bracket, and a sturdy carry-all bag to make transporting your safety equipment easier.

The EPIRB3 is a vessel-mounted beacon designed to be mounted on a bulkhead and alert rescue services in case of abandoning the boat. The PLB3 is a compact personal locator beacon that attaches to your lifejacket to protect you individually, especially in case of man-overboard.

The RLS (Return Link Service) is a technology that provides you with a visual confirmation (usually via a blue LED) that your distress signal has been successfully received by the Cospas-Sarsat satellite network and that your position has been transmitted to rescue centers.

Yes, both the PLB3 and the EPIRB3 integrate AIS technology. When activated, they broadcast a local alert to nearby vessels equipped with AIS receivers, enabling immediate location on their chartplotter and significantly accelerating proximity rescue.

No, using the global Cospas-Sarsat satellite search and rescue network is completely free. No monthly or annual subscription is required for your PLB3 and EPIRB3 beacons to transmit an alert.

Yes, it is strictly mandatory to register your distress beacons with the competent authorities in your country (such as ANFR in France). This free registration allows rescue services to access your vessel information and emergency contacts in case of activation.

Both tags are equipped with NFC technology. Simply bring your NFC-compatible smartphone close to the tag and use the free Ocean Signal app to check the battery status, test history, and operational diagnostics.

The EPIRB3 comes with a manual mounting bracket (Category II). It must be installed vertically on a clear bulkhead, inside or outside the vessel, in a location that is easily and quickly accessible in an emergency to allow manual release of the beacon.

The PLB3 comes with specific mounting clips. It can be easily attached to the strap of your lifejacket or directly to the oral inflation tube, ensuring it stays with you in the event of a man overboard.

No, this kit includes the EPIRB3 with a Category II bracket. This means the activation is manual: you must remove the beacon from its bracket and activate it yourself, or throw it into the water so its marine contacts activate it automatically.

The PLB3 is activated manually. However, if it is correctly installed on an automatic inflatable lifejacket with the provided triggering system, the inflation of the jacket can cause the antenna to deploy and the beacon to activate.

The 121.5 MHz frequency is a homing signal. Once rescue teams have reached your area using the GPS coordinates transmitted via satellite, this radio signal allows helicopters and rescue vessels to locate you with extreme precision during the final approach.

No, the EPIRB3 and PLB3 are equipped with multi-constellation GNSS receivers. They simultaneously use the GPS (American), Galileo (European), and Glonass (Russian) satellite networks to ensure global positioning with metric precision and ultra-fast acquisition.

The AIS distress signal transmitted by your beacons will be visible to all nearby vessels equipped with an AIS receiver and a compatible multifunction display or chartplotter, which today represents the majority of commercial ships and many recreational boats.

Yes, these safety devices are designed for the most extreme marine environments. The PLB3 and EPIRB3 are fully waterproof and capable of withstanding prolonged immersion, ensuring their operation even in harsh conditions.

In case of accidental activation, it is crucial to disable the beacon immediately by following the manual's instructions. You must then urgently contact the search and rescue coordination center (CROSS in France) via VHF or phone to cancel the false alarm.

Yes, the lithium battery in the PLB3 PLB is generally accepted in the cabin or hold by most airlines, as its lithium content complies with civil aviation standards. However, it is recommended to check with your airline before departure.

The app is compatible with the vast majority of recent smartphones running iOS (Apple) and Android. Your phone must simply be equipped with NFC functionality to communicate with the tags.

Yes, the EPIRB3 is designed to float vertically at the water's surface. Its integrated marine contacts allow it to activate automatically as soon as it is submerged and detached from its mounting bracket.

The grab bag is designed to gather and protect your essential survival gear (EPIRBs, flares, water, handheld VHF, etc.). In the event of an emergency abandon-ship, it allows you to carry all your safety equipment in one motion to the liferaft.