McMurdo SmartFind G8 AIS EPIRB

McMurdo SmartFind G8 AIS EPIRB - Options include Auto-housing and Foreign Flagged Vessels

The G8 AIS EPIRB is the world’s first EPIRB to combine the global 406MHz professional search and rescue alert, with the localised locating and tracking power of AIS. With the added benefits of dual GNSS including Galileo and GPS, it is one of the world’s most powerful EPIRBs.

The McMurdo SmartFind G8 AIS are the world’s first EPIRBs to include 406MHz, 121.5MHz, AIS and GNSS (better known as GPS) to accelerate search and rescue. The unique power of these new award winning beacons is in the flexibility and additional tracking capabilities long demanded by maritime customers. This will further reduce rescue times by combining the global location power of 406MHz with the localised rescue capacities of AIS, first introduced to the world in McMurdo’s AIS MOB range. McMurdo SmartFind EPIRBS include a ruggerised base, easy service battery and MEOSAR compatibility. The additional false activation protection and multiple self-tests contribute to total user confidence. VR Super Store offers multiple options for both UK and Foreign Flagged Vessels - please contact the VR Crew if you have any questions on +44 1753 681941 or sales@v-rigger.com.

Features:

• Operating Frequency:
  • 406MHz
  • 121.5MHz
  • Multi GNSS
  • AIS 
• Built in AIS
• Multi GNSS including Galileo
• Accidental activation protection
• Rugged construction optimised for commercial environments
• Hands free carry strap
• 360-degree strobe
• Comes with safety bracket
• 10-year battery life
• Sealed Electronic Unit
• Sealed Battery Unit
• Manual/Auto release options
• Weight: 710g ( EPIRB only)
• Height: 423mm
• Width: 104mm
• Depth: 103mm (incl. antenna)
• Length of Antenna: 206mm
• Optional Auto-house containing a Hydrostatic Release Unit which activates when the vessel is submerged, releasing the water activated EPIRB. Typically the Auto EPIRB is thought of as the vessel’s emergency beacon.
  • Float Free Bracket
  • Can fit into existing mounting holes from previous Auto Housing bracket
  • Magnet deactivates sea contacts when in bracket
• Options:
  • Standard or Auto-Housing Kit
  • UK or Foreign Flagged Vessels (programming for FFV will incur a delay in dispatch)  - the VR Crew will be in contact via email to confirm the following information required:
    • Vessel Flag number
    • MMSI number
    • Vessel name
    • Number of EPIRBs on board
    • Callsign
• How To Select An EPIRB?
• ​​McMurdo SmartFind G8 AIS G8 E8 User Manual
• McMurdo SmartFind G8 AIS EPIRB Product Datasheet​

Technology Overview

Launched in 2018, the McMurdo SmartFind G8 AIS is the world’s first EPIRBs to include 406MHz, 121.5MHz, AIS and GNSS (better known as GPS) to accelerate search and rescue. The unique power of these award-winning beacons is in the flexibility and additional tracking capabilities long demanded by maritime customers. This will further reduce rescue times by combining the global location power of 406MHz with the localised rescue capacities of AIS.

• One of the world’s most powerful EPIRBs, driving accelerated rescue times via:
• Faster alert detection on the 406 MHz frequency through our MEOSAR compatibility
• The world’s first QUADROTECH® EPIRB, with four search and rescue frequencies, the SmartFind G8 AIS supports the Alert, Locate, Tracking and Recovery elements of search and rescue
• Greater location detection speed and accuracy, as the multi-constellation GNSS receivers work with a wider range of satellites including Galileo and GPS.
• World’s first convergence of 406 and AIS, combining the global alerting of 406 MHz with the localised locating and tracking power of AIS

SmartFind E8/G8 Auto-Housing Option

A fully protective, spring-loaded enclosure, the auto-housing automatically deploys and activates the EPIRB when it is submerged between 1 – 4m. The SmartFind G8 auto-housing incorporate fixing points which ensure previous McMurdo auto-housing units can be retrofitted with minimum impact, when upgrading your vessels EPIRB.

Safe Operational EPIRB Life

Seas of Solutions Safe Operational EPIRB Life guidance is that EPIRBs should be considered for decommissioning after 12-15 years, as this reduces the risk of environmental impact on beacon performance and ensures end users have beacons with the latest technology. As a result, the SmartFind G8 EPIRB range is supplied with a ten-year battery, but battery replacement kits have minimum five-year battery, to encourage regular professional checks of the units and reduce the likelihood of the beacons remaining on board vessels beyond the recommended operational life.

Please note: Certain McMurdo products require to be dispatched via courier due to product restrictions (Electronic Goods) both within the UK and internationally - therefore will not be liable for the Free Delivery Royal Mail policy unfortunately.