MOB (man-over-board) - Position directly on the chart plotter / PC connected AIS receiver

easyRESCUE is a personal AIS transmitter with a built-in GPS. easyRESCUE has a size were it fits in the pocket of a life jacket so it can easily be activated in an emergency situation. If a crew member falls overboard and has an easyRESCUE on itself there is only one thing to do – get the easyRESCUE activated. Within a few minutes it will send out an AIS symbol (MOB) which can be read on chart plotters/radars on your own and on nearby ships. Now it is possible for all vessels within the range to seek for the distressed (the MOB position) and help rescuing the distressed.

Functions:

• The crew on own ship can see the position where the distressed crew member is located
• Vessels in the area can also see the distressed and help
• No dependence of the coast station to pass information on
• No subscription costs
• No waiting time on satellites

What do I need?

On board of own ship: an AIS transmitter or transceiver connected to a chart plotter or a PC. With an Easy Rescue in the life jacket or in the life raft you will be a step ahead. For operation the cover should be pushed aside and then pull the antenna out and push “ON”. Occasionally test the GPS-function and the condition of the battery by pushing “TEST”.

Technical data:

• BSH approved
• Transmits with 2 W
• Range in sea surface approx. 3-5nm / 5-10nm with an antenna 1 m above the sea level depending on the height of the waves
• Integrated with the markets fastest available GPS-receiver
• Waterproof IP 68
• Surrounding working conditions: -20° C to 65 ° C
• Length 128 mm, width on 76 mm, height 32 mm - weight: approx. 350 g
• Battery lifetime on 4 years (if it is not in use, except for occasionally tests)
• Service interval – after use or after 4 years, depending on what comes first

Characteristics:

• AIS class B S.A.R transmitter
• 96 h transmitting time after activation
• Easy self test for functions for check of GPS receiver and battery
• Long battery standby lifetime = long service-intervals
• Very compact size