McMurdo Marine Safety Devices

Put your safety first with a McMurdo satellite communication device, specially designed for use on land or at sea. From Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs) to Man Overboard (MOB) devices, McMurdo specialise in efficient search and rescue efforts anywhere.

Trusted for marine distress alerting worldwide

McMurdo is a recognised name in marine safety and search-and-rescue technology, supplying distress beacons and crew safety systems used by commercial shipping, offshore operations, leisure craft, and rescue authorities. Its equipment is built for environments where reliability is essential and where emergency systems need to work without hesitation.

From core distress alerting to local recovery support and wider rescue infrastructure, McMurdo products are designed to improve visibility, speed up response, and give crews and operators greater confidence at sea.

Built for real marine emergencies

McMurdo devices are trusted because they are designed specifically for harsh maritime conditions, recognised safety frameworks, and the practical realities of emergency response at sea.

Dependable distress alerting

Designed to transmit emergency signals and position data clearly and reliably when vessels or crews need urgent assistance.

Crew-focused safety solutions

From vessel-installed beacons to personal recovery tools, McMurdo supports both offshore distress alerting and closer-range crew recovery scenarios.

Proven in demanding environments

Marine operations are unforgiving, and McMurdo equipment is built with that reality in mind, supporting users who need robust, purpose-built safety technology.

world leading designs

McMurdo utilises the Automatic Identification System (AIS) in their devices to make it as easy as possible for responders to determine the situation and what kind of vessel they are dealing with.

Subscription free

No rolling contracts or hassel signing up to a subscription, McMurdo devices are contract free to help keep costs to a minimum while focusing on life-saving technology.

Highly capable

A lot of McMurdo products are watertight and bouyant, or dust-resistant and shock/impact capable, meaning whether you're on land or at sea, your McMurdo device will get you the help you need when activated in an unexpected emergency.

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