Ocean Signal rescueME MOB1 AIS Beacon
Best compact safety essential for offshore sailors and coastal cruisers.
This is the ultimate insurance policy for solo sailors and offshore cruisers, integrating seamlessly into your lifejacket to trigger an immediate rescue alert the moment you hit the water. It sacrifices the simplicity of a passive beacon for active, dual-frequency tracking, ensuring your crew knows exactly where you are when seconds matter most.
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Survival at Sea
Who it's for
- Sailors seeking unobtrusive safety gear that won't hinder movement
- Offshore cruisers needing immediate notification of a man-overboard event
- Solo mariners requiring hands-free emergency signaling during a fall
Who should skip it
- Long-distance voyagers who prefer self-sufficient equipment maintenance
- Boaters who find complex digital setup processes frustrating or unreliable
- Coastal explorers who may overestimate the device's effective transmission distance
Performance breakdown
Integration ease
Compact form factor slides seamlessly into almost any inflatable lifejacket.
Alert reliability
Dual AIS and DSC transmission ensures maximum visibility to nearby vessels.
Activation speed
Automatic deployment upon inflation removes critical seconds during a man-overboard event.
Signal precision
Integrated GPS provides pinpoint location data for rapid rescue response.
Visual signaling
High-intensity LED strobe offers essential visibility in low-light maritime conditions.
Operational longevity
Seven-year battery shelf life ensures readiness for long-term safety planning.
Key Specs
Activation
Automatic on inflation or manual
Battery Life
7 years
Operational Life
24+ hours
Transmission Range
5 miles
Dimensions
5.28 inches x 1.47 inches x 1.06 inches
Weight
3.2 ounces
GPS Enabled
Yes
Strobe
LED Strobe light
Frequency
156.525 MHz
Warranty
5 years
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