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Description
McMurdo SmartFind S20 — AIS-SART (Search and Rescue Transponder) transmitting AIS signals for rescue vessel homing.
Specifications
| Type | AIS-SART |
| Compliance | SOLAS |
Did you know
- The McMurdo SmartFind S20, a personal AIS (Automatic Identification System) beacon, was introduced on June 25, 2013. It was a significant development as one of the first products to miniaturize AIS search and rescue technology for individual use.
- The SmartFind S20 is part of McMurdo's Smartfind series, which also includes EPIRBs like the E5 and G5, and AIS SARTs such as the S5. While the E5 and G5 are designed for broader vessel distress signaling, the S20 is specifically a personal AIS device, distinguishing it from the larger, vessel-mounted EPIRBs.
- The SmartFind S20's primary strength lies in its ability to transmit precise GPS target tracking information via AIS directly to nearby AIS-enabled plotters and navigation systems. This allows for rapid, localized recovery of a person overboard by fellow crew members or other vessels within approximately a 4-mile radius.
| Model | Device Type | Primary Transmission | GPS | Battery Life (Storage) | Continuous Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SmartFind S20 | Personal AIS MOB | AIS (161.975 MHz, 162.025 MHz) | 50 channels, updates every minute | 7 years | 24 hours |
| SmartFind G5 Plus | EPIRB | 406 MHz & 121.5 MHz | Integrated multi-channel GPS | 5 years | 48 hours (EPIRB function) |
| SmartFind G8 AIS | EPIRB | 406 MHz, 121.5 MHz, AIS | Multi-GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo) | 10 years | 48 hours (EPIRB function) |
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^N J A B │ │ │ └── Model: SmartFind S20 │ │ └───── Make: McMurdo │ └──────── Equipment: EPIRB & SART └─────────── System: Navigation