ACR’ GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB Gets FCC and USCG Approval

During the Miami International Boat Show, ACR Electronics introduced its U.S.-approved mobile connected GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB to the market for the first time.

The world’s most advanced EPIRB has received the equipment authorization from the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and approval from the U.S. Coast Guard and is now shipping to distributors throughout the country. Already Cospas-Sarsat approved, the beacon exceeds new International Maritime Organization (IMO) Maritime Safety Committee EPIRB regulations for vessels under SOLAS regulations.

Whether cruising, fishing, working or sailing offshore, the next generation EPIRB offers the maximum chance of rapid rescue by providing the advantage of both local and global rescue in an emergency.

The rugged, robust beacon, with 10-year battery life, includes GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) positioning, 406 MHz Cospas-Sarsat distress signal with MEOSAR compatibility and 121.5 MHz local homing signal. By incorporating AIS within its beacons for the first time, ACR Electronics can now offer owners an additional method of communicating their location so that other nearby vessels will also be alerted in an emergency and can respond with immediate assistance.

For more info, visit acrartex.com.