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Float-free EPIRBs—resources

We’ve prepared materials to help you understand your requirements and what you need to do.
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Printable items

flowchart
 Use our print-friendly flowchart to work out which type of EPIRB you need for your vessel category and area of operation. 
  • Flowchart in downloadable format (PDF 377 KB) [1]

 

brochure
Our new brochure sets out the requirements for EPIRB carriage. Download and print your copy today.

Brochure in downloadable format (PDF 3 MB) [2]

 

Video

  • View or download our video on mandatory float-free EPIRBs [3].
  • View or download our video on how float-free EPIRBs deploy automatically underwater.


Source URL: https://www.amsa.gov.au/safety-navigation/distress-beacons/float-free-epirbs-resources

Links
[1] https://www.amsa.gov.au/file/6286/download?token=f3RqWcyC
[2] https://www.amsa.gov.au/file/6290/download?token=YGTST8ZW
[3] https://vimeo.com/281737992