McMurdo SmartFind E8 EPIRB

McMurdo SmartFind G8 AIS EPIRB - Options include Auto-housing and Foreign Flagged Vessels. Rugged 406MHz EPIRB optimised for new MEOSAR system.

The McMurdo E8 EPIRB offers global 406MHz professional search and rescue alert, with the added benefit of being optimised for commercial environments, with a rugged construction and multiple accidental activation protection features. 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
•  Optimised for MEOSAR
• Accidental activation protection
• Rugged construction optimised for commercial environments
• Hands free carry strap
• 360-degree strobe
• Comes with safety bracket
• Ten 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
• ​​McMurdo SmartFind G8 AIS G8 E8 User Manual
• How To Select An EPIRB?

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 E8 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.