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<h3>McMurdo: A Legacy of Marine Safety Innovation</h3><p><strong>McMurdo</strong> has been a cornerstone of marine safety for nearly a century. Founded in 1937, McMurdo began by manufacturing radios before the International Maritime Organization's SOLAS requirements even existed. In the decades since, the brand has grown into one of the most respected names in emergency location technology. The McMurdo brand is a global leader in marine electronics, synonymous with quality, marine safety and technology innovation, including the world's first compact PLB, the first AIS EPIRB, and the first distress beacons utilizing Galileo.</p><h3>A Trusted Name from the Wheelhouse to the Life Raft</h3><p>McMurdo has long been a trusted name in marine safety, renowned for its advanced EPIRB beacons and personal locator devices. Serving both professional mariners and DIY boaters, McMurdo marine products are engineered to maximize crew survivability and support safer sailing worldwide.</p><p>Although best known for GMDSS equipment for commercial vessels, the portfolio includes AIS SARTs, GMDSS Radio, AIS MOB devices, PLBs, AIS Electronics, and EPIRBs for customers in the leisure, fishing, workboat, military, and search and rescue sectors. Whether you're outfitting a commercial ship or a weekend cruising sailboat, McMurdo offers equipment engineered to perform when it matters most.</p><h3>End-to-End Search and Rescue Technology</h3><p>What truly sets McMurdo apart is the depth of its commitment to the entire rescue ecosystem. McMurdo is the world's only beacon manufacturer to provide an end-to-end search and rescue solution, from the distress beacons to Satellite Ground Stations, Mission Control Centres, and Rescue Coordination Centres that facilitate rescues. This holistic approach means every McMurdo product is designed with the full chain of rescue response in mind.</p><p>At the heart of the lineup are McMurdo's <a href="/11276-mcmurdo-epirbslocating-beacons-200377">EPIRBs and Locating Beacons</a> — the products the brand is most closely identified with. The latest McMurdo EPIRBs, such as the SmartFind series, combine multiple frequencies (406MHz, 121.5MHz, GNSS, AIS) for faster, more accurate distress signaling, crucial for rapid rescue operations. McMurdo is the only EPIRB manufacturer that builds and supports the Cospas-Sarsat satellite ecosystem infrastructure.</p><h3>Part of the Seas of Solutions Family</h3><p>Seas of Solutions BV purchased Orolia Maritime's innovative emergency readiness and response brands in April 2021, establishing Netwave Systems BV and McMurdo Ltd under the Seas of Solutions umbrella. Seas of Solutions is a dedicated, marine-focused organization and owner of globally recognized safety electronics brands McMurdo, Netwave, and Kannad Marine.</p><p>Engineered for demanding marine environments and compliant with international GMDSS and SOLAS safety standards, McMurdo solutions are widely used across commercial shipping, leisure vessels, and search and rescue operations worldwide. Organizations such as the Royal Navy and the US Coast Guard understand the importance of ultra-reliable, high-quality equipment, which is why they have chosen McMurdo products for their vessels and their crew.</p>