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Marine EPIRB emergency beacons

6 best marine EPIRB emergency beacons: our comparison (2026)

GlobalFix V6 GPS EPIRB - Global Coverage, 10-Year Battery

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 10.0/10

RescueME MOB2 AIS Man Overboard Beacon

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 9.0/10

RescueME EPIRB1 Pro - 406 MHz GPS Emergency Beacon

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.4/10

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🏆 Best choice

GLOBALFIX V6 GPS EPIRB SOS, Global Coverage, Return Link Service & Mobile App - CAT 1 Auto Release Bracket (2853) - Global Satellite Emergency Signaling for Search & Rescue,10 Year Battery Life

GlobalFix V6 GPS EPIRB - Global Coverage, 10-Year Battery

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 10.0 /10

+ 10-year battery life with no subscription fees, so low hassle over the long term

+ Return Link Service and multi-GNSS (GPS/Galileo/Glonass) for better location and feedback that your distress signal was received

+ Robust CAT 1 float-free bracket and solid build that feels ready for real offshore use

RescueME MOB2 AIS Man Overboard Beacon (Class M Approved) with AIS, DSC and Integrated GPS – Compact, Waterproof, and Reliable Maritime Safety Device for Instant Rescue Alerts

Ocean Signal

RescueME MOB2 AIS Man Overboard Beacon

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 9.0 /10

RescueME EPIRB1 Pro – 406 MHz GPS EPIRB Emergency Distress Beacon - Cat 1 Float-Free Auto Release Bracket - 48+ Hour Operation - 10 Year Battery - 121.5 MHz Homing - No Subscription - UK

Ocean Signal

RescueME EPIRB1 Pro - 406 MHz GPS Emergency Beacon

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.4 /10

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