Ocean Signal rescueME EPIRB3 Cat 2 with AIS and RLS

The Ocean Signal rescueME EPIRB3 Cat 2 with AIS and RLS is a compact, next-generation emergency beacon designed for all vessels, delivering faster rescue and smarter safety at sea.

• Output Power: 406.040 MHz, 5W (nominal) / 121.5 MHz, 50mW (nominal)
• AIS: Automatic Identification System (AIS) Alert for Local Rescue; broadcasts MMSI details and can display a selectable AIS target on nearby vessels’ displays to guide responders to your location
• RLS: Return Link Service (RLS) confirmation direct to beacon
• NFC / Mobile App: Near Field Communication (NFC) and a complimentary mobile app for battery checks and beacon status
• Strobe: White and Infrared strobes to improve visibility in all conditions
• Size: 6.8 x 3.6 x 3.1 inches (antenna not deployed)
• Battery: Lithium battery, Li/FeS2 with a 10-year replaceable lifecycle
• Battery Replacement: 10-year replaceable battery (replace 10 years after the date of manufacture or after activation)
• Temperature Range (Class 2): Storage -22°F to +158°F (-30°C to +70°C); Operating -4°F to +131°F (-20°C to +55°C)
• GPS: 72-channel multi-constellation receiver (GPS, Galileo, GLONASS) with positioning accuracy within 100 meters
• Activation: Out of bracket and wet, or manually in or out of the bracket (Class 3 — manual activation only — no water activation)
• Waterproof: 33 ft (10 m) for 5 minutes
• Buoyant: Yes
• Operational Life: Minimum 48 hours at -4°F (-20°C)
• Deployment: Category II — Manual Release
• Approvals: Cospas-Sarsat, FCC, MED, MER, ACMA

With this system, you gain global satellite distress signaling, precise GPS positioning, and local AIS safety messaging that significantly speeds up rescue operations. NFC-based status checks and a rugged, compact design provide reliable reassurance for both recreational and commercial voyages, helping to improve outcomes when every second counts.