easyRESCUE-IPIRB
The Weatherdock easyRESCUE-IPIRB is the world’s first emergency beacon that integrates Iridium® satellite alerting, AIS broadcasting, and DSC distress signaling in a single device. It enables both global satellite rescue activation and local maritime response coordination.
Description
Iridium + AIS + DSC Maritime Distress Beacon
easyRESCUE-IPIRB
Technology
easyRESCUE-IPIRB features
The Weatherdock easyRESCUE-IPIRB is the world’s first emergency beacon that integrates Iridium® satellite alerting, AIS broadcasting, and DSC distress signaling in a single device. It enables both global satellite rescue activation and local maritime response coordination.
Multi-distress signal system
Global coverage via Iridium® satellite network – includes real-time SBD alert and confirmation handshake
AIS SART message – visible up to 15 nm on all AIS-enabled vessels
DSC distress call
Closed Loop (to up to 8 MMSIs) for first 10 minutes
Automatically switches to Open Loop for all ships call
Automatic Activation
Triggers automatically on full contact with water (manual activation also possible)
Iridium Satellite Network Global Distress Siganl
includes real-time SBD alert and confirmation handshake
AIS-based distress signal transmission
121.5 MHz Homing Signal for aircraft SAR units
SOLAS-compliant
Automatic AIS distress alert to all nearby AIS receivers (Class A & B)
Built-in GPS
Provides precise location information for quick rescue
GPS location updated every minute
Long battery life
Up to 96 hours of signal transmission (depending on usage conditions) Powerful LED flashlight
| easyRESCUE-IPIRB Details | Crew safety on SOLAS-regulated commercial vessels, Coast Guard, Navy, and maritime rescue teams, Professional fishermen, offshore workers, Integration with life jackets and survival crafts |
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| Automatic change to DSC “open loop” (GMDSS) after 10 minutes |
| Protection against unintended activation |
| Mothership knows where the victim is |
| GPS position is updated every minute |
| 8 AIS messages per minute |
| Ships with DSC controller can start search and rescue and/or relay the distress call |
| DSC according RTCM and Class D |
| Range up to 15 nm (depending on height of receiving antenna) |
| No time delays due to satellite communication |
| 100% floatable without additional buoyancy aid |
About
WeatherDock
- AIS Rescue Transmitter technology
- Product Manual
- Product Inquiry
