McMurdo Emergency Locator Beacons

Absolute Marine are the exclusive NZ distributor and service agent for Orlolia McMurdo and Kannad emergency rescue beacons. Same Day Shipping available. 

McMurdo builder of the NZ MEOSAR infrastructure. First life saved through next-generation MEOSAR McMurdo search and rescue network .. Click to read story

Real life GPS vs MEOSAR – A hiker found dead after activating PLB. “Unfortunately, a lot of the coordinates that we received over the night were all over the place within a mile circumference,” Fish and Game Lt. Jim Goss told WMUR-TV. Full story

  • New Generation
    Accuracy when it counts: Fastfind communicates with both GPS and the European Galileo GNSS system. Fast more accurate response
    Future proof – Battery can be replaced at our service centre

  • McMurdo & Kannad EPIRB Battery Service

    Product Code: 82-SERV
    $247.13 USD

    Absolute Marine is the shore-based maintenance center (SBM) for Orolia safety beacons. We provide a very competitive battery replacement service for your McMurdo or Kannad EPIRB.

  • McMurdo & Kannad PLB Battery Replacement

    Product Code: 91-SERV
    $181.56 USD

    The Absolute Marine service centre provides factory trained battery replacement and repairs for your McMurdo and Kannad PLB.

  • McMurdo EPIRB HRU Hydrostatic Release Unit

    Product Code: 82-962-001A
    $201.24 USD

    McMurdo Hydrostatic Release (HRU) Kit

    This 'BreaktHRU' - Hydrostatic Release (HRU) Kit from McMurdo is smaller than other HRUs currently available & unique in its use of a small pyrotechnic charge which enables the EPIRBs to automatically float free.

    • Classified non-hazardous
    • Complies with the latest SOLAS and IMO resolutions
    • Fits the footprint of existing HRUs
    • Allows release of a beacon from a Category I bracket when submerged in water between 1.5 – 4 metres (4.9 - 13.1 ft)

    A complete HRU Replacement Kit for the McMurdo E3, G4, Precision, Rescue, E5 and G5 models of EPIRB that are contained in a CAT-1 Float Free Housing, and also the KANNAD Safelink 406Mhz EPIRB in a CAT-1 Float Free Housing.

  • McMurdo Hydrostatic Release (HRU) Kit

    This 'BreaktHRU' - Hydrostatic Release (HRU) Kit from McMurdo is smaller than other HRUs currently available & unique in its use of a small pyrotechnic charge which enables the EPIRBs to automatically float free.

    • Classified non-hazardous
    • Complies with the latest SOLAS and IMO resolutions
    • Fits the footprint of existing HRUs
    • Allows release of a beacon from a Category I bracket when submerged in water between 1.5 – 4 metres (4.9 - 13.1 ft)

    A complete HRU Replacement Kit for the McMurdo E8, G8, models of EPIRB that are contained in a CAT-1 Float Free Housing.

  • McMurdo Grab Bag – Duffle

    Product Code: 1001597
    $80.69 USD

    In an emergency at sea there is often little time to prepare. It is vital that your emergency equipment, EPIRB, documents, etc. are kept in one place ready to take with you at all times. The new McMurdo Emergency Duffle Bag is the perfect size for any larger recreational or commercial vessel.

  • McMurdo SmartFind S5A – AIS SART

    Product Code: 92-001-001
    $912.36 USD

    New AIS SART

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