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The vessel's registered emergency position indicating radio beacon (EPIRB) was activated by contact with water.
The 3 maritime rescues highlight the importance of the proper use of an EPIRB, VHF radio, survival suits, life raft and training.Â
The Coast Guard received multiple alerts from emergency position indicating radio beacons and personal location beacons from the vessel.
The rescue showed the importance of always carrying a working personal locator beacon when enjoying the outdoors.
Within moments of activation, second-generation beacons offer robust location services through Cospas-Sarsat network.
The pilot activated his personal locator beacon which alerted the RCC and rescue services attended the scene promptly.
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The one yachtsman on board was able to use a personal locator beacon to alert the Rescue Coordination Centre New Zealand.
The PLB was registered with up to date details, which helped police confirm details about the walking party.
