Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon. An emergency device that automatically transmits a radio signal indicating the distressed vessel's position.
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Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon. There are two types of beacon. One is a transmitter that all commercial vessels are required to have on board. Pleasure crafts are recommended to carry one. The second type is a personal EPIRB that sailors wear on themselves, either as a watch, within their clothing, or around their neck so they can be lo...
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