McMurdo 1001755 SmartFind S5A AIS SART Search and Rescue Transponder

The McMurdo SmartFind S5A AIS SART is a manual deployment AIS Search and Rescue Transmitter designed for use on life rafts and survival craft. Meeting IMO SOLAS requirements, this modern transponder replaces legacy radar SARTs with advanced AIS technology that allows rescue authorities and nearby AIS-equipped vessels to quickly identify a survival craft's location.

Once activated, the SmartFind S5A transmits continuously for a minimum of 96 hours, broadcasting survivor information including structured alert messages, precise GPS position data, and a serialized identity number. The built-in high-precision GNSS receiver ensures accurate location information to facilitate rapid detection and rescue operations.

Key Features:

• Internationally approved to IMO SOLAS standards
• Waterproof to 10 meters depth
• Buoyant design floats if dropped overboard
• Minimum 96-hour operational battery life with 6-year shelf life
• Compact, rugged, and lightweight construction
• Visual operational status indicators
• Built-in self-test functionality
• Multiple mounting options for internal or external installation
• Interoperability with all AIS-equipped vessels
• Includes telescopic mounting pole and protective carry-off bag

The SmartFind S5A comes packaged in a highly visible, buoyant carry case that provides maximum protection whether wall-mounted on the ship's bridge or stowed inside a survival craft. The quick-release bag design ensures fast deployment during emergency situations.