Description
As one of the world's smallest AIS MOB (man overboard) devices with integrated DSC available, the rescueME MOB1 from Ocean Signal is compatible with even the most compact inflatable life-jackets and is intended to be installed within the life-jacket to activate automatically on inflation.
In an emergency rescueME MOB1 provides 2 methods of rapidly communicating your position back to the vessel and is accurate to a few metres. The first alert is sent within 15 seconds of activation and an integrated strobe light ensures maximum visibility in low light conditions. Once activated your MOB1 will transmit an alert to all AIS receivers and AIS enabled plotters in the vicinity. The integrated GPS ensures precise location is sent to your vessel and any others that may be assisting. The additional feature of the MOB1 is its ability to activate the DSC alarm on your vessel's VHF, alerting the crews to the incident immediately and keeping track of your position whilst recovery is carried out. Even in the most moderate of seas visual sighting of a man overboard can be lost.
Most modern AIS plotters and DSC VHF comply with the standards required to receive MOB transmissions. It is recommended, however, especially if you are using older equipment,that you check compatibility with the equipment manufacturer.
N.B. The MOB1 is designed to communicate directly with the vessel you have been separated from and other vessels in the vicinity (up to 5 miles range dependent on conditions). To alert rescue authorities, an alternative product, the Ocean Signal RescueME PLB1, is available which communicates directly via a dedicated search and rescue satellite network.
In an emergency rescueME MOB1 provides 2 methods of rapidly communicating your position back to the vessel and is accurate to a few metres. The first alert is sent within 15 seconds of activation and an integrated strobe light ensures maximum visibility in low light conditions. Once activated your MOB1 will transmit an alert to all AIS receivers and AIS enabled plotters in the vicinity. The integrated GPS ensures precise location is sent to your vessel and any others that may be assisting. The additional feature of the MOB1 is its ability to activate the DSC alarm on your vessel's VHF, alerting the crews to the incident immediately and keeping track of your position whilst recovery is carried out. Even in the most moderate of seas visual sighting of a man overboard can be lost.
Most modern AIS plotters and DSC VHF comply with the standards required to receive MOB transmissions. It is recommended, however, especially if you are using older equipment,that you check compatibility with the equipment manufacturer.
N.B. The MOB1 is designed to communicate directly with the vessel you have been separated from and other vessels in the vicinity (up to 5 miles range dependent on conditions). To alert rescue authorities, an alternative product, the Ocean Signal RescueME PLB1, is available which communicates directly via a dedicated search and rescue satellite network.
- AIS (Automatic Identification System)>
- Integrated DSC transmitter (digital selective calling)>
- 30% (typically) smaller than competitors
- Automatic activation
- Simple life jacket integration
- 7 year battery life
- 24+ hours operational life
- 5 year warranty
- Fast accurate positioning