An EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon) is a device used to transmit a distress signal in emergency situations, particularly when a vessel or aircraft is in distress. It helps rescuers locate the person or vehicle in trouble by sending out a signal that can be picked up by satellites, aircraft, or rescue teams. EPIRBs are commonly used in maritime environments, and when activated, they broadcast a unique signal that includes the device's identification and location. There are two t

EPIRB. Understand its purpose. How to operate the epirb may vary from one model to the next but they all serve the same purpose. Get to know this device. #safetyatsea #maritime | Edwin Conag

Two men have been rescued after their vessel capsized off the coast of Garden Island on Tuesday, 16 September 2025. At approximately 10:15am, a mayday call was received over marine radio channel VHF16, reporting a vessel in distress. Shortly after, the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre in Canberra alerted authorities to an EPIRB activation in the same area. Water Police coordinated the deployment of air and sea assets, including the Australian Maritime Safety Authority - AMSA Challenger jet, Depa