EPIRB Malfunctions

[RobinStorm]

Hello All,



I am taking a very series look into the
malfunction of a ACR Globalfix 406 Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB)
that almost cost the crew of the sailboat s/v Sean Seamour II their
lives. This is a extremely important issue to all mariners.



If
anyone has ever experienced a problem with their EPIRB, no matters who's, I would love to
know the details. There is a write up on my blog with regard to the
Sean Seamours malfunction and John has also posted it here at gCaptain. Your can* also read it here EPIRB Malfunction.



I can be contacted through my blog or right here at gCaptain's Forum....



Thanks

Rob Stormer


Robin Storm* http://robinstorm.blogspot.com

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I don't remember the details but one company I worked for only approved a new battery when the epirb expired... desipte it appearing to be in bad shape.


Another, much better, company had 2 epirbs aboard and 1 PLB (handheld, portable epirb) inside each lifeboat.

[guest]

<strong>Guest:</strong>

We also have a PLB in each boat... gives you a nice warm feeling to know your not going to forget the main one.