When should my ship be equipped with a distress beacon?
- A distress beacon is an electronic, life-saving device that assists rescue authorities in their search to locate those in distress. It should be activated in a life-threatening situation.
- In some states and territories the law requires your ship to be fitted with a distress beacon if you are working or travelling in remote or particularly hazardous areas.
- If your vessel is travelling 2 nautical miles or more away from shore it must be equipped with a registered beacon.
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