Distress beacons

When travelling by land, sea or air, a GPS-equipped distress beacon can mean all the difference in an emergency situation.

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Changes to EPIRB laws for domestic commercial vessels

From 1 January 2021, new laws covering the carriage of emergency position indicating radio beacons (EPIRBs) will apply to certain types of domestic commercial vessels.

EPIRB requirements—find out what the changes mean for your DCV operation

The type of EPIRB you need depends on vessel class, length, flotation and operating area.

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Choose, install and maintain your float-free EPIRB

What you need to know about owning a float-free EPIRB.

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Choosing the right EPIRB for your vessel

What you need to know about buying an EPIRB.

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Australia Bay Seafoods puts safety first with float-free EPIRBs

Australia Bay Seafoods General Manager and career fisherman Michael O’Brien, talks to AMSA about...

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Trepang Fisheries have float-free EPIRBs on their fishing vessels—don't wait to get yours!

Ben Fordham from Trepang Fisheries talks about float-free EPIRBS

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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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Register your beacon and find out more

Maritime mobile service identity information

Find out whether you need a maritime mobile service identity information number to help identify your vessel in an emergency or distress situation. Apply online, set up your system and get licenced.

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Distress beacons

Changes to EPIRB laws for domestic commercial vessels

EPIRB requirements—find out what the changes mean for your DCV operation

Choose, install and maintain your float-free EPIRB

Choosing the right EPIRB for your vessel

Australia Bay Seafoods puts safety first with float-free EPIRBs

Trepang Fisheries have float-free EPIRBs on their fishing vessels—don't wait to get yours!

Float-free EPIRBs—resources

Register your beacon and find out more

Beacons registration

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Maritime mobile service identity information

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