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ACR ResQLink AIS also has an AIS transmitter that can alert nearby vessels of an MOB and the victim’s position.
AMSA initiated a search and rescue operation after receiving an emergency distress signal from the 44-year-old adventurer.
A Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre spokesperson said the plane got into trouble and notified via a PLB activation.
The vessel’s properly registered EPIRB provided accurate coordinates, enabling crews to pinpoint and reach these fishermen quickly.
During the search efforts the vessel's PLB was activated and crews from nearby stations could locate the casualty and bring them to safety.
When the boat’s emergency beacon was activated, the alarm immediately went off at the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre.
An activated EPIRB alerted Coast Guard District Seven watchstanders of the sailing vessel Malou’s distress.
The incident highlights the importance of having an EPIRB that is fully functioning and registered in the NOAA database.
The two men activated a personal locator beacon (PLB) to alert emergency services to their situation.
