McMurdo SmartFind S5A AIS SART, 96hr, 6yr Battery, GMDSS Compliant

The McMurdo SmartFind S5A AIS SART is an essential manual deployment survival craft AIS Search and Rescue Transmitter (AIS SART), designed to provide critical communication during maritime emergencies. Engineered to meet IMO SOLAS and GMDSS standards, this device transmits highly accurate GPS position data via its built-in high-precision GNSS receiver, enabling rapid identification by rescue authorities and nearby AIS-equipped vessels. Compact, rugged, and easy to operate, the SmartFind S5A ensures your location is known when it matters most. Equip your vessel with proven McMurdo reliability for enhanced safety.

• McMurdo SmartFind S5A AIS SART Unit
• Protective Carry-Off Bag
• Telescopic Mounting Pole
• Integral Lanyard

• IMO SOLAS & GMDSS Compliance: Meets international maritime safety regulations, making it suitable for commercial and leisure vessels alike.
• High-Precision GNSS Receiver: Provides accurate GPS position information (typically < 2.5 m autonomous & SBAS accuracy) for precise location pinpointing by rescuers.
• Extended Operational Life: Transmits continually for a minimum of 96 hours, ensuring prolonged visibility during emergencies.
• Long Battery Storage: Features a 6-year battery storage life, reducing the need for frequent battery replacements.
• Durable Marine Construction: Buoyant and waterproof to a depth of 10 meters, designed to withstand harsh marine environments and float if accidentally dropped.
• AIS Frequency Operation: Utilizes AIS 1 (161.975 MHz) and AIS 2 (162.025 MHz) frequencies, ensuring broad interoperability with AIS-equipped vessels.
• Rugged & Lightweight Design: Compact, robust, and easy to deploy, even in challenging conditions.
• Integrated Self-Test & Visual Indication: Features an inbuilt test facility and LED activation indication for easy status verification.
• Non-Hazardous Battery: Equipped with a primary lithium battery that is non-hazardous for safe storage and transport.

This AIS SART is essential GMDSS mandated equipment for commercial vessels over 300 tons, and a vital safety enhancement for leisure boats. It is fully interoperable with AIS systems, triggering alarms on all AIS-equipped vessels within VHF range, significantly improving rescue probabilities.