Updated : 24th June 2012

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EPIRB

An EPIRB is a small electronic device that, when activated in a life-threatening situation, transmits your location and identity to satellites orbiting the earth and assists rescue authorities in their search to locate those in distress.


Miscellaneous Questions

1. What do the letters EPIRB stand for?

2. What’s the difference between Sea and Swell?

3. How many navigational marks do you know?

4. What does “Basic Flotation” mean?

5. When would you use the word Mayday?

6. What is the rule of “Right” mean?

 

 

 

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