LGS Marine Posted September 27, 2016 Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 Afternoon, Following the Southampton Boat Show, Mal has identified a couple of products which may be of interest to the members of PBSBAC - the RescueMe PLB1 and MOB1. Both are compact options for MOB alerting and recovery, should the situation arise. LGS Marine can offer the following two products as a special rate for members, valid until the 31st October 2016: RescueMe PLB: £165.00 inc vat 30% smaller (typ) by volume Easily fits in lifejacket Retractable Antenna 7 Year Battery Life 7 year warranty 24+ hour operational life High brightness strobe light >1candela 66 channel GPS receiver Unique mounting clip Operates on the global Cospas Sarsat rescue system Free to use, no subscription charges Supplied with free flotation pouch Wherever you are, at sea, on land, the rescueME PLB1 provides the reassurance that global emergency services can be alerted by the press of a button. The rescueMe PLB1 can be operated with a single hand in even the most challenging situations. A simple spring loaded flap covers the activation button preventing inadvertent use. rescueME PLB1 works with the only officially recognised worldwide dedicated search and rescue satellite network (operated by Cospas Sarsat). As this is funded by governments there are NO CHARGES to use this service. When activated the rescueME PLB1 transmits your position and your ID to a Rescue Coordination Center via satellite link. Rescue services nearest to your are promptly notified of your emergency and regularly advised of your current location to assist prompt rescue. The rescueME PLB1 is provided with a flotation pouch to fit the PLB into to enable it to float. Please note that the PLB will not float in an operating position in the pouch. Please ensure the PLB is firmly attached to the pouch with the provided lanyard, using suitable self locking knots. RescueMe MOB1 - £175.00 inc vat Integrated DSC transmitter (digital selective calling)* 30% (typ) smaller than competitors Automatic activation Simple lifejacket integration 7 year battery life 24+ hours operational life 5 year warranty† Fast accurate positioning * DSC functionality is subject to regulations of country. † Subject to warranty statement. Introducing the world’s smallest AIS MOB device with integrated DSC – the rescueME MOB1 from Ocean Signal. The MOB1 is compatible with even the most compact inflatable life-jackets. The MOB1 is intended to be installed within the life-jacket and will activate automatically on inflation, sending the fi rst alert within 15 seconds. The integrated strobe light ensures maximum visibility in low light conditions. The MOB1 communicates with the vessel you have been separated from and other vessels in the vicinity (up to 5 miles range dependent on conditions). To alert rescue authorities, an alternative product the rescueME PLB1 communicates directly via a dedicated search and rescue satellite network. In an emergency rescueME MOB1 provides 2 methods of rapidly communicating your position, accurate to a few metres, back to the vessel, plus providing visual indication via its built in strobe light. The best chance of rapid rescue if you fall overboard comes from your own vessel. Your crew needs to be immediately aware of the incident and keep track of your position whilst recovery is carried out. Even in the most moderate of seas it is alarming how quickly a visual sighting of a man overboard can be lost. Once activated your MOB1 will transmit an alert to all AIS receivers and AIS enabled plotters in the vicinity. The integrated GPS ensures precise location is sent to your vessel and any others that may be assisting. An additional feature of the MOB1, is its ability to activate the DSC alarm on your vessels VHF, alerting your crew to the situation. Compatibility: Most modern AIS plotters and DSC VHF comply with the standards required to receive MOB transmissions. It is however, especially if you are using older equipment, recommended that you check compatibility with the equipment manufacturer Both items are in stock ready for immediate dispatch. Carriage to a UK mainland address is £7.50 in vat. If you would like to order or would like further information, please let me know. I can be contacted either via this forum / PM, or phone 01329 550986, or email stephen.merchant@lgsgroup.co.uk. Steve Jim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mal Thomas Posted September 27, 2016 Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 Thanks Steve for the detailed post. Mal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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