Special mention – Kannad R10
Special mention – Kannad R10
Kannad Marine’s SafeLink R10 Survivor Recovery System (SRS) was the product that many Brits(jingoistically, perhaps) thought would be the overall DAME winner. So all were astonished it only got a Special Mention.
Worn on a lifejacket and activated by simply sliding off the safety tab and lifting an arming cap to deploy the antenna, this unique product sends structured alert messages, GPS position and a special identity code directly to AIS receivers within (approximately) a four mile radius.
The accuracy of data is guaranteed because the inbuilt GPS receiver updates every 60 seconds. With precise location, bearing and range data given, fellow crew members or nearby sailors’ AIS enabled receivers have all the information they need to locate the person in difficulty.
The R10 SRS can also be professionally fitted to a lifejacket so that it automatically activates whenever the lifejacket is inflated.
A flashing LED light aids location at night. The R10 SRS is guaranteed to transmit continuously for 24 hours and has a seven year battery storage life. It is made of ultra durable ABS, and is waterproof to five metres.
The unit measures 27 x 47 x 124mm and weighs just 120g. It’s supplied with attachment clips and lanyard and is available now with at a retail price of €225 + VAT.
Kannad Marine
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