EPIRB (406 MHz)
critical
IMO Required
Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon per SOLAS IV / GMDSS.
8760h
Service Interval
Typical Manufacturers
McMurdo
ACR
Jotron
Known Models (2)
ACR ACR GlobalFix V4 EPIRB
406 MHz + 121.5 MHz, GPS, AIS
· Crew Evacuation / Safety
Common Failures:
- • Battery end-of-life
- • Antenna corrosion
- • Float-free bracket corrosion
Service: Self-test monthly. Battery/beacon replacement per manufacturer schedule.
Spares: Ersatzteile über ACR oder zugelassene Vertriebspartner. Lead time: 2-6 Wochen.
McMurdo McMurdo SmartFind E8 EPIRB
406 MHz + 121.5 MHz, GPS
· Crew Evacuation / Safety
Common Failures:
- • Battery expiry
- • Hydrostatic release unit expiry
- • GPS module fault
Service: Battery replacement every 5 years. HRU replacement every 2 years. Annual GMDSS survey.
Spares: Ersatzteile über McMurdo oder zugelassene Vertriebspartner. Lead time: 2-6 Wochen.