Ocean Signal safeSEA EPIRB3 Pro Category 1 – 406 MHz GPIRB with AIS, RLS & NFC (Auto-Release Float-Free)
Automatic, SOLAS-approved emergency beacon for fast localisation at sea — built for harsh marine conditions, long battery life and quick rescue in Irish coastal and offshore waters.
- Model: safeSEA EPIRB3 Pro (Category 1 auto-release float-free)\
- Global distress frequency: 406.031 MHz (MEOSAR / Cospas-Sarsat compatible) — Transmit Power (EIRP): 12 W
- Local homing: 121.5 MHz distress homing signal — Transmit Power: 50 mW
- AIS local alert: Dual VHF AIS channels 161.975 / 162.025 MHz — AIS Tx Power: 1 W (repeats position & status)
- GNSS positioning: Multi-GNSS (GPS / Galileo / Glonass) with 72 channel receiver for fast, accurate fixes
- Return Link Service (RLS): Confirms receipt of distress via Galileo return link (visual cue)
- Connectivity: NFC + free Ocean Signal mobile app for battery & diagnostic checks
- Battery: LiFeS₂ long-life battery — >48 hours operational life at -20°C; 10-year replacement period
- Visible & IR strobe: High-intensity white + infrared LEDs; flash rate ~24/min
- Dimensions & weight: Compact design (approx. 17.3 x 9.1 x 7.9 cm; ~190 g) — slim, lighter footprint for deck mounting
- Mounting: Supplied with Category 1 auto-release float-free bracket (quick-release / secure lanyard included)
- Approvals & suitability: SOLAS-approved version available; MED/Cospas-Sarsat certificates (type approvals)
- Operating conditions: Designed for marine service — wide temperature range and rugged construction for Irish Sea use
- Warranty: Standard 2-year warranty (option to extend via product registration)
A valid MMSI number is required for operation and a valid ships radio license is required to program your EPIRB3
The Ocean Signal safeSEA EPIRB3 Pro is a compact, Category-1 auto-release Global Positioning Indicating Radio Beacon that transmits a 406 MHz digital mayday to the COSPAS-SARSAT network while simultaneously broadcasting an AIS alert and 121.5 MHz homing signal to nearby vessels and search teams. Designed for both recreational and commercial craft, it includes NFC smartphone diagnostics, Return Link Service (RLS) confirmation, and multi-GNSS positioning for quicker rescues when sailing in Ireland’s coastal and offshore waters. With a long-life LiFeS₂ battery, >48-hour operational life and SOLAS/MED approvals available, it’s built to meet the corrosion-resistant, dependable standards Irish mariners expect for durable deck safety equipment.
