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Boating

Four Travelers saved by GlobalFix™ V4 EPIRB after Powerful Storm leads to Sinking Ship

Posted on November 10, 2023 by Tyler

They continued making way on 1 motor as they constantly bailed working to keep the boat moving and afloat.  After several more hours, the Coast Guard dispatched a 47-foot cutter to escort or tow them in, if needed.  Once reaching the sinking vessel, (51 miles from shore) the Coast Guard instructed the captain to stop and attempted to put a pump on the sinking vessel. However, the vessel which had taken on too much water capsized and sank within minutes.  

Boating

AIS Personal Locator Beacon Rescues Sailor after Record-Breaking Voyage Attempt Took a Dangerous Turn

Posted on November 9, 2023 by Xavier

Stranded about 630km from Kangaroo Island in the Great Australian Bight, Xavier faced a communication blackout. To signal for help, he activated his ResQLink AIS PLB Friday evening. Unfortunately, during the collision, Xavier sustained injuries to his head and neck. Making the strenuous situation ever more difficult.

Boating

V6 EPIRB Rescues Solo Traveler from Sinking Ship

Posted on September 26, 2023 by Peer

I grabbed my Rapid Ditch Bag, the EPIRB, a VHF, and a lot of water while I headed to the life raft. As I entered the raft, the Sailing vessel sunk and the connecting wire between the life raft and the boat pulled me slightly under water. At this moment I was frightened to death. But luckily, the predetermined breaking point was triggered so the life raft rose to the surface as the boat sank.

Boating

GlobalFix EPIRB Leads Coast Guard to Sinking Ship

Posted on June 28, 2023 by Mark Davis

One minute later the boat rolled over on her port side and quickly sank with all lights on. We felt the suction as she journeyed to her final resting place.

Boating

Personal Locator Beacon Leads Kayaker to Rescue

Posted on March 9, 2023 by DAVID BREWER

I was told they had activated a helicopter as well as marine units to the location my PLB went off.

Boating

Rogue Wave Sink Ship in Pohnpei

Posted on January 30, 2023 by Theodore Wenio

Three years ago there were close to zero PLBs in Pohnpei. Thanks to a program with many donors and the Pohnpei Surf Club, the ACR dealer in Pohnpei, we were able to have around 300 boats equipped with ResQLink 400s.

Boating

ACR EPIRB Used During Storm off the Gulf

Posted on January 30, 2023 by John

Exhausted and badly bruised; wet, and very anxious about going into another night adrift and disabled.

Boating

EPIRB Aids in Rescue After Explosions to Vessel

Posted on November 10, 2022 by JAMES

We broadcast "Mayday" after the 2nd explosion, set off the EPIRB after the 3rd explosion, and expended both fire extinguishers.

Boating

Beloved Home Meets Rough Sea - Two Boaters Rescued from Sinking Catamaran

Posted on November 7, 2022 by Carol McClain and Thomas Hahn

But the most important thing is, thanks to our PLB's, we have our lives and each other. Now it's just one step at a time to recover and find our next life chapter.
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