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
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

Weatherdock AG is a German leading manufacturer of electronic safety and navigation devices, receivers and security solutions for shipping.