406 MHz Personal Locator Beacon with AIS + VHF DSC The world’s first PLB to feature 406 MHz, AIS, and VHF DSC in one device. With Return Link Service (RLS) providing visual confirmation that your distress alert has been received, the sMRT SHIELD+ combines global 406 MHz alerting with localised AIS tracking and VHF DSC distress messaging, delivering complete peace of mind anywhere on the water. The sMRT SHIELD+ provides immediate, reliable distress alerting and continuous positional tracking, ensuring rescuers can quickly locate and respond to emergencies anywhere on the water.
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406 MHz
GLOBAL SATELLITE COVERAGE
LOCATION TRACKING VIA AIS
AUTOMATIC DSC DISTRESS SIGNAL
Transmits distress signal on the 406 MHz global satellite rescue system
The live location of the man overboard is regularly updated and displayed via AIS
All nearby vessels are automatically alerted of the man overboard situation via DSC
AUDIBLE & VISUAL INDICATORS
MOBILE APP COMPATIBILITY
CLASS M STANDARD COMPLIANT
Signal acknowledgement confirmed through visual and audible indicators
Mobile phone compatibility via NFC (Near Field Communication) & sMRT App
Compliant with EN 303 132 regulation, featuring GNSS and DSC receiver.