Ocean Signal 701S-00608 Hydrostatic Release Unit for Category 1 EPIRB

Ocean Signal

<h3>Ocean Signal: Engineering Safety for the Open Water</h3><p>When a mariner is in distress, every second counts. <strong>Ocean Signal</strong> was founded in 2008 in Margate, England with a singular focus: engineering compact, reliable, and technologically advanced safety devices that can be trusted in the most demanding conditions on the planet. Founded on a research and development-driven philosophy, Ocean Signal's rapid success has been driven by its meticulous design program and a ground-breaking range of easy-to-use, compact products.</p><p>Ocean Signal is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of satellite and terrestrial emergency rescue beacons based upon VHF/UHF, Iridium, Digital Selective Calling (DSC), Automatic Identification Systems (AIS), GNSS, and battery technologies. The company supplies products throughout the world to four main markets: Commercial Marine, Leisure Marine, Governmental/Military, and Land/Recreational. Whether you're a weekend sailor, a long-range offshore voyager, or a commercial fleet operator, Ocean Signal produces equipment designed for your level of exposure and risk.</p><h3>A Portfolio Built Around Rescue</h3><p>Ocean Signal's product range centers on the devices that matter most in a life-threatening emergency at sea. Their flagship <a href="/11545-ocean-signal-epirbslocating-beacons-200377">EPIRBs and locating beacons</a> — sold under the well-known <em>rescueME</em> product family — are engineered to swiftly alert search and rescue services when activated. The EPIRB2, for example, operates on the global 406 MHz Cospas-Sarsat distress signal network, ensuring worldwide coverage without any subscription fees. Its Near Field Communication (NFC) capability allows seamless smartphone connectivity via the free Ocean Signal mobile app, enabling users to monitor battery life, self-test results, and beacon diagnostics, while a 10-year battery life and over 48 hours of operational functionality ensure it's always ready.</p><p>Beyond EPIRBs, Ocean Signal also produces Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs), AIS Man Overboard devices, Search and Rescue Transponders (SARTs), and electronic distress flares. The rescueME PLB1 is recognized as the world's smallest Personal Locator Beacon, offering fast and accurate positioning at the touch of a button. The full portfolio of Ocean Signal products is designed to meet or exceed the technical requirements of the International Maritime Organisation (SOLAS), International Electrotechnical Commission standards, European Directives, and United States Coast Guard standards.</p><h3>A History of Innovation and Global Trust</h3><p>Ocean Signal has been at the forefront of maritime safety since 2008, specializing in cutting-edge satellite and terrestrial emergency rescue beacons — a reputation built through innovative design and development of life-saving equipment. Ocean Signal's commitment to excellence led to its acquisition by ACR Electronics, Inc. in May 2015, joining two highly skilled electronic engineering teams to further enhance capabilities in the marine safety sector. Today, Ocean Signal has emerged as one of the world's foremost companies in the survival and safety beacon sector.</p><p>Products are built to meet or exceed international maritime standards, including those of the IMO and the U.S. Coast Guard, giving mariners and rescue professionals confidence that equipment will perform precisely when needed. The company maintains active relationships with over 150 global customers and is present in over 30 countries. For anyone who ventures offshore — whether for sport, work, or adventure — Ocean Signal represents a benchmark in marine emergency preparedness.</p>