Introducing the Smartfind S20, your personal AIS beacon
by Hannah Burywood, Crewsaver 25 Jun 2013 10:33 BST
25 June 2013
Euronav Software showing the Smartfind S20 SRS in action © Crewsaver
The latest product to hit the shelves in the McMurdo range distributed by Crewsaver. The Smartfind S20 SRS (Survival Recovery System) has been specifically designed as a personal AIS search and rescue locating device to quickly and efficiently locate and retrieve a missing crew member. It is compatible with existing AIS enabled chart plotters and onboard navigation systems providing a reliable and cost effective solution for crew safety.
'The Smartfind S20 is a vital piece of kit for anyone who plans to venture offshore. Small, compact and easy to attach to most life jackets, it's your saving device in an emergency situation.' - Greg O'Brien, Sales and Marketing Manager at Crewsaver.
How Smartfind S20 works
- S20 is activated in an emergency crew recovery situation.
- An alert message is transmitted to all AIS receivers and AIS enabled chart plotters within a 4 mile radius (typical).
- An AIS SART alert icon (picture below) marks the survivor's location.
- Precise target survivor information including GPS position becomes viable when the chart plotter cursor is positioned over the icon.
- Provides exact location, distance and bearing to locate person(s) in need of assistance.