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An EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon) is an effective alerting and locating device which is compulsory for all vessels operating more than 2 nautical miles from the shore.
A distress beacon can mean the difference between life and death. In an emergency, the beacon once activated alerts search and rescue services. Once activated, the EPIRB transmits a signal for at least 48 hours and can be detected by satellites and aircraft. For the best chances, choose a beacon with GPS, deploy it correctly, and look after it by storing it safely and keeping your batteries in date.
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