Which beacon type is maritime in use?

Which beacon type is maritime in use?

• A. EPIRB
• B. ELT
• C. PLB
• D. GPS beacon

Answer: (A)

EPIRB beacons are maritime distress signaling devices. They are installed on ships and boats and, when activated, emit a distress signal on 406 MHz to the Cospas-Sarsat satellite network, along with a unique vessel identifier, enabling global search-and-rescue coordination. Many EPIRBs are water-activated or auto-activated on immersion, ensuring help can be summoned even if the crew cannot reach the device. The other options serve different environments: ELTs are for aircraft, PLBs are for personal use on land, and a GPS beacon is not a standard maritime distress signaling system. That combination makes EPIRB the maritime choice.

EPIRB beacons are maritime distress signaling devices. They are installed on ships and boats and, when activated, emit a distress signal on 406 MHz to the Cospas-Sarsat satellite network, along with a unique vessel identifier, enabling global search-and-rescue coordination. Many EPIRBs are water-activated or auto-activated on immersion, ensuring help can be summoned even if the crew cannot reach the device. The other options serve different environments: ELTs are for aircraft, PLBs are for personal use on land, and a GPS beacon is not a standard maritime distress signaling system. That combination makes EPIRB the maritime choice.