All products comply with international requirements of the IMO (International Maritime Organisation) which lay down essential requirements for products operating in the GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress Safety System). The SafeSea E100 & E100G are EPIRBs (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons) which, when activated, transmit a distress signal and position directly to the emergency services via satellites. The accuracy of this information is enhanced by a built in GPS within the model E100G. The SafeSea S100 is a SART (Search And Rescue Transponder), which assists in the location of survival craft by providing a series of indicating marks on all ships operating X-band radar in the vicinity. The SafeSea V100 is a handheld VHF designed to rigorous standards. TheV100 can be relied upon to provide local communication with rescuers in an emergency situation. The unit is supplied with a special battery, which is only to be activated in an emergency. At other times an optional rechargeable battery can be used for general day-to-day communication. The SafeSea EPIRBs operate in the 406MHz satellite band. This is constantly monitored by Cospas-Sarsat, the international search and rescue satellite operator, who ensuring a rapid response when a signal is received, no matter where it is in the world. The products have been designed for maximum efficiency resulting in superb operating life from the battery, keeping rescue services updated with your location for longer. All models are fitted with a 121.5MHz homing beacon used by rescue services for close-in location of vessels in distress. In addition all models are fitted with a high brightness LED strobe light for additional impact, especially at night. All models can be fitted within an Automatic Release Housing (commonly referred to as ‘float free’).