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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 device supports multiple distress signaling methods, including AIS, DSC, technology, and the 121.5MHz frequency.
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.
Equipped with a GNSS receiver, the MT605G ensures precise location tracking, and improves visibility SAR operations.
The incident highlights the importance of having an EPIRB that is fully functioning and registered in the NOAA database.
