What's New

December 2008

To find out about ongoing "Switch to 406 MHz" campaings, go to the following websites:

New Zealand Search and Rescue Council: www.beacons.org.nz

Australian Maritime Safety Organisation (AMSA): www.beacons.amsa.gov.au

US Coast Guard: www.navcen.uscg.gov/marcomms/gmdss/epirb.htm

Canada's NSS: www.nss.gc.ca/site/Emergency_Beacons/switchto406_e.asp

July 2008

Bundaberg Couple Rescued from Yacht [read story]

February 2008

Discarded Beacon Sparks Huge Search [read story]

January 2008

British sailor rescued off Moroccan coast [read story]

July 2007

Falmouth coastguard responds to sinking Norwegian yacht off Isle of Scilly [read story]