Floating pouch for PLB3

The flotation pouch keeps your PLB3 distress beacon afloat if it falls into the water. It is an essential safety accessory to prevent losing your equipment at the bottom of the water.

No, although the PLB3 beacon is fully waterproof, its density does not allow it to float autonomously. It is therefore essential to use this pouch to ensure positive buoyancy.

No, this pouch is specifically designed and molded to fit the dimensions of the rescueME PLB3 beacon. It is not suitable for other beacon models.

Not at all. The pouch is designed to ensure secure retention while providing completely free access to the beacon's activation controls in case of an emergency.

The pouch is extremely light. It weighs only 50 grams, allowing you to add it to your survival gear without any noticeable bulk.

Thanks to its featherweight and ergonomic design, the pouch can be comfortably worn by attaching it directly to your lifejacket.

Yes, it is made with materials offering high visibility. This greatly facilitates visual detection of your survival equipment among the waves or when visibility is low.

No, it is not necessary to remove it. The pouch design does not block access to the buttons, allowing you to activate the tag while keeping it protected.

Although its primary function is to ensure the beacon's buoyancy, the pouch envelops the device and provides slight additional protection against rubbing and minor impacts typical of the marine environment.

No, the PLB1 beacon has different dimensions from the PLB3. This pouch is exclusively custom-made for Ocean Signal's PLB3 model.

Yes, the pouch is made from highly durable materials specifically selected to withstand harsh marine conditions, including saltwater and spray.

Simply slide your PLB3 beacon gently into the pouch, ensuring the antenna area and activation buttons are aligned with the designated openings.

No, the materials used for the pouch do not interfere with the waves. The distress signals emitted by the beacon pass through the pouch without any loss of effectiveness.

No, this flotation pouch is a separately sold accessory. It is sold as a complement to the purchase of your PLB3 personal locator beacon.

For any nautical use, this accessory is considered strictly essential. Without it, a dropped beacon would sink and be irretrievably lost.

Rinse the flotation pouch with fresh water at the same time as your beacon after any exposure to seawater, then allow it to air-dry to preserve the materials.

Not at all. At just 50 grams and designed to fit the beacon perfectly, it adds no unnecessary bulk to your lifejacket.