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Beacons news
Updated disposal options for unwanted beacons
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority is urging owners of emergency distress beacons to dispose of their unwanted beacons correctly.
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Buying a beacon
Published 07/06/2017
AMSA has improved the beacon registration system. The choice is yours. Use your mobile, tablet or computer to register your beacon online.
No matter whether you’re travelling by land, sea or air, a GPS equipped distress beacon can mean all the difference in a life-threatening situation. Beacon registration can be completed online for free.
Voluntary recall on Kannad Safelink EPIRB - 12 January 2016
Published 13/01/2016
Beacon manufacturer Kannad Marine has issued a voluntary recall for the Safelink EPIRB model. If you suspect that you may have an affected beacon, you...
Beacon information
Buying a beacon
- Find which beacon is right for you
- Select a beacon approved in Australia
- Why is GPS best?
- Buying a second hand beacon
- Register your new beacon
Looking after your beacon
- Keep your registration up to date
- Replace your batteries before they expire
- Store your beacon correctly
- Test your beacon
- Dispose responsibly
- Service your beacon after use
Using your beacon
- In a life-threatening situation, activate your beacon
- Ensure you deploy your beacon correctly
- What happens after you activate your beacon
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