What is the purpose of an EPIRB?

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What is the purpose of an EPIRB?

An EPIRB is a safety beacon whose purpose is to alert search-and-rescue authorities to a vessel in distress by transmitting a distress signal and your location. When activated, it sends a beacon signal to the global satellite-based rescue network, and units with built-in GPS can provide precise coordinates so rescuers can find you quickly. This function is distinct from weather updates, depth measurements, or tracking fuel consumption, which are for routine navigation and boat management rather than emergency rescue.

An EPIRB is a safety beacon whose purpose is to alert search-and-rescue authorities to a vessel in distress by transmitting a distress signal and your location. When activated, it sends a beacon signal to the global satellite-based rescue network, and units with built-in GPS can provide precise coordinates so rescuers can find you quickly. This function is distinct from weather updates, depth measurements, or tracking fuel consumption, which are for routine navigation and boat management rather than emergency rescue.

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