EPIRB Inspection & Programming – India & UAE

SEANAV provides certified EPIRB solutions that ensure compliance with international maritime safety regulations. These beacons automatically transmit distress signals, allowing instant location tracking of vessels or crew in emergency scenarios.
We handle EPIRB sales, programming, battery replacement, and annual testing – delivered by trained professionals across India, UAE, Singapore, Egypt, Oman, Bahrain, and Qatar.

Our EPIRB Services Include:

  • New EPIRB Installation & Setup
  • Annual Shore-Based Maintenance & Test
  • Battery Replacement & Beacon Activation Test
  • Beacon Registration with National Authorities
  • Programming MMSI & Vessel Details
  • Float-Free Bracket Fitting & Hydrostatic Release

Key EPIRB Features We Support

  • Automatic Distress Transmission
  • 406 MHz & GPS Position Reporting
  • Global Search & Rescue (SAR) Network Access
  • Water Activation with Float-Free Release
  • Long Battery Life & Self-Test Function

End-to-End EPIRB Support

Certified Beacon Setup

We ensure EPIRBs are correctly installed, registered, and configured per IMO and SOLAS requirements.

Shore-Based Maintenance (SBM)

We conduct annual inspections, functionality checks, and battery status verification with valid SBM certificates.

Emergency Response Reliability

Our services ensure your EPIRB is ready to transmit distress alerts at sea with pinpoint GPS accuracy.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • 1. What is an EPIRB?
    An EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon) is a device that transmits your location via satellite in a maritime emergency.
  • 2. Is EPIRB mandatory on ships?
    Yes. SOLAS-compliant ships must carry a float-free EPIRB registered to the vessel’s MMSI and programmed accordingly.
  • 3. How does an EPIRB work?
    It transmits a 406 MHz signal to Cospas-Sarsat satellites, which relay location data to search and rescue authorities globally.
  • 4. How often should EPIRB batteries be replaced?
    Typically every 5 years or as specified by the manufacturer, even if the beacon hasn’t been used.
  • 5. Do you perform EPIRB annual testing?
    Yes. We offer shore-based maintenance including functionality test, battery health, and verification of float-free bracket release.
  • 6. What is float-free EPIRB?
    A float-free EPIRB is automatically released from its bracket when submerged and begins transmission without human intervention.
  • 7. Can I test my EPIRB?
    Yes, EPIRBs have a self-test function. However, avoid prolonged or full activations unless in real emergencies or during certified testing.
  • 8. Do you program EPIRBs?
    Absolutely. We handle initial programming, MMSI input, reprogramming for change of vessel/ownership, and authority registration.
  • 9. What brands of EPIRB do you support?
    We support all major IMO-approved EPIRBs including ACR, Jotron, McMurdo, Kannad, and Furuno.
  • 10. What areas do you serve?
    We provide EPIRB support in India, UAE, Singapore, Egypt, Oman, Qatar, and Bahrain – both onboard and at approved shore bases.