McMurdo

Bring rescuers to your position

When a serious emergency strikes offshore, an emergency beacon can save your life by transmitting your distress and position to rescuers, and McMurdo is a trusted name in them. The line covers EPIRBs that register to your vessel and alert search and rescue with your GPS position over the satellite system, personal locator beacons you carry on your person, and AIS beacons that signal nearby vessels. Built to recognized standards and trusted by mariners worldwide, McMurdo beacons are the kind of life-saving safety gear that boaters who venture offshore should carry. For serious emergencies far from help, a McMurdo beacon is a vital link to rescue.

Choosing the right beacon comes down to your boating and how you want to be covered. An EPIRB registers to your vessel and is the primary distress beacon for the boat, while a PLB is registered to a person and carried on you, useful as a personal backup or for crew. Consider GPS-enabled models for faster, more accurate location, and AIS for alerting nearby boats. Register the beacon with the proper authority, since registration is essential, and check the battery service life. Review the product details and requirements before buying. With a McMurdo beacon aboard, you have a vital link to rescue.