You don't think you need a PLB - until you do. by prowlersfish Mon Mar 04, 2013 5:54 pm, Post In this emergency situation, you need another way of contacting help. with a plb or epirb Range is not a issue , but rescue may take a while . That the article was so delayed was partly down to a long-gone Florida dive-operator refusing to discuss how it also forgot two of its customers, who spent 24 hours on a light-tower before being spotted by a yacht. Do you know what you would do if you got swept away at the surface? Some divers prefer the older version but its no longer produced. Nautilus LifeLine Marine Rescue GPS is more than a PLB, more than an EPIRB, and more than a satellite messenger. 2001 Sea Legend 22 (Gone But Not Forgotten). For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. You experienced a strong current underwater, and sent up your DSMB to show where you were and how fast you were drifting. You might not think you need one until you do!! You and your buddy are stranded at sea and you haven't seen a boat for hours. The Nautilus Marine Rescue GPS is housed in a plastic watertight case with a flip-open dive-cap giving access to a three-button interface and sprung stainless-steel antenna. which would be better for diving 20 miles off shore? However, they also give the opportunity to house some extra safety items. The Nautilus Lifeline incorporates a personal DSC-version VHF radio into a compact, waterproof enclosure not much larger than a smartphone. This issue of xxxxxxxxxxx. The device shown in the original video was the first generation of the device (technically its now called the Nautilus Lifeline Radio) It is discontinued and no longer available. You must log in or register to reply here. It is your insurance against the unexpected. If I am in need of rescue, then please come and give me a ticket for improper use of a VHF.plus bring some hot coffee and a blanket! So the range should suffice. This exposes the aerial and three push-button controls. The obvious is the PLB works anywhere in the world since it works with satellites and the downside of the Nautilus lifeline is that is is short range. No affiliation as usual, just saw this for boaters and divers as a companion with a PLB. Discover The 8 Little-Known Tools You NEED To Take With You On Every Dive To Avoid Being Lost! Another concern is that smugglers deliberately set off PLBs to lure patrol-boats away from their trafficking routes, creating false alarms and making would-be rescuers sceptical. Divers get separated from boats for many reasons. Diver finds rum-runners Model T in river, Sudden death of UK dive star Mark Milburn, 5 of the best Underwater photo-editing Apps, Divers reveal new treasures in Roman harbour of vice, Freediver Zecchini smashes bi-fins world record. Hold this in for five seconds to send out a distress signal. Free to Use DSC VHF is not much use to a single hander MOB in open water far from other vessels. The technology uses a private network for rescues (IERCC International Emergency Response Coordination Center). New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Across the table at a London pizza-house, I sat interviewing Olga and Robert, the pair abandoned off the coast of Cuba. Nick said that he would like to see a display that informs a vessel what the PLB is attached to in our case a diver so that look-outs know what to search for. Affordable. Some liveaboards even require guests to have one, or give them to guests to use whilst on board. They work by sending out a distress signal on a specific frequency, which is received by a network called SARSAT (Search and Rescue Satellite Aided Tracking). Buy now OR Add to cart They stopped making these a couple years ago because there was an issue with unauthorized use of a VHF without proper licensing in some countries.which I don't care about. In the event that you are lost at sea, the Lifeline allows you to send out a signal to commercial vessels, private yachts, military vessels and the Coast Guard that travels up to 34 miles. 59170 Croix. The two-way communication can also be used in non-emergency situations, which may be useful in remote locations with no phone signal. The LifeLines electronics are integrated into a compact polycarbonate housing thats watertight to 130m. For that reason in winter I use thin neoprene gloves. There is no specific dive housing so you will have to source a dive canister, which may be bulky to attach to your dive gear. When the button is pressed, the Nautilus determines your location using GPS. Read our privacy policy for more info. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. PLBs are not new, and the LifeLine itself has been around for some years, but the version I tested is a new model although, as Ill explain, it isnt necessarily an upgrade. This is the first device of it's kind that canactually ensure that you'llfeel secureknowing that you will always make it back to your friends and family no matter what happens on your dives. The lifeline is more geared to the diver -coming up too far away from the boat or rough seas making him hard to locate. Not to mention an emergency on the dive boat or even a dive operator forgetting you are in the water. It is positively buoyant, so the Nautilus will float if you drop it. So thanks to all you guys for the passionate debate. That they had survived was down to luck. The Nautilus Marine Rescue GPS is specifically designed for diving, so its waterproof to 130m (425 feet). A single catch, easily operated with a gloved hand, lets you open the O-ring-sealed lid on the surface. Was ministers clean-sea dive premature? Chesley B. Once youve flipped open the lid, removing a slip-off safety guard allows the aerial to automatically uncoil (watch that it doesnt flick into your eyes) and reveals the red emergency push-button control. Capt. At 20 miles offshore, vhs reception is iffy; I have tried to raise the coast guard unsuccessfully. As mentioned earlier, this is truly a device designed by divers for divers. Custom Divers are based in the UK, whilst DRYFOB ships from the US. If you decide that PocketmagsPlus is not for you, you can cancel your monthly subscription online at any time. It attempts to contact suitably equipped craft within range and, if it succeeds, your GPS co-ordinates will be displayed on their navigation instruments. Just dont forget to change the batteries every 5 years! In many diving locations, the closest and fastest responder is likely to be your own or another dive-boat, given the lack of search and rescue infrastructure and time needed to deploy the device in many destinations. Exasperated, and with the imminent release of Open Water (the fictionalised film inspired by two divers left behind and never found off Australia in 1999) the Editor pushed me to finish the piece. Affordable. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Top The inReach Mini has two way communication, which means you can provide extra information to rescue services. What if I told you there was a product available that could ensure that if, god forbid you ever found yourself on the surface all alone, you would not be left hoping that someone would come get you. In that time a diver can drift for miles, and night can fall. The battery is not user replaceable. Discover The Little-Known Tools You Should Have With You On Every Dive. And, all these years later, I still would be. Registration is not required to read the forums, but we encourage you to join. For general, non-boating topics please use our "General Discussions" section. Two user-changeable CR123 lithium-ion batteries power the unit, which measures 75 x 97 x 39mm, weighs 131g including . It was developed by Mike Lever, owner of well-known liveaboard Nautilus Explorer, following a scare. Paddlers. A Free photo gallery to share your dive photos with the world. That can be all the time in the world to wish youd bought a Nautilus Lifeline. I tracked out into the open gulf in a 6-8ft swell with no joy. Yes. "Sully" Sullenberger III, US Airways Flight 1549 (". It reviewed a handful of incidents in which divers and boats became separated. The ACR ResQLink View is a true PLB. We are a forum based gathering of Arima Boat enthusiasts that like to pleasure cruise, fish, camp, and hunt. Not sure why they discontinued that function. With the clamshell latched, the unit can be taken as deep as 425 feet. Standard safety equipment for operating far from land, they are found on aircraft and yachts because they can summon help anywhere in the world, even though that help might take days to arrive. South Santa Monica Bay/Los Angeles California, USA, http://www.coms-auth.hk/filemanager/common/licensing/F321.pdf, Small and Light Personal Location Beacon (PLB) | FastFind 220, McMurdo Dive Canister - Star Marine Depot. The previous LifeLine allowed you to talk to rescuers via a built-in walkie-talkie. Are you sure it transmits to a satellite? Things like storms and a change in wind speed can affect surface conditions making it more difficult for dive operators to see you on the surface. Get a weekly roundup of all Divernet news and articles, Underwater GPS with Shearwater & Sonardyne #scuba #podcast. As the product isnt designed with divers in mind, the ResQLink cannot be taken to depth without a casing. The range of the distress call is up to 34 miles, but this is in ideal conditions. You're on a dive enjoying a beautiful reef. You may want to register what liveaboard youre diving from, or where youre diving from if youre diving independently. Feel free to share this article with your SCUBA diver friends and leave a comment below if you have any questions for us. Started by Hunter, August 17, 2022, 11:58:04 AM. I'm in the PLB and EPIRB business. : Instant access to the latest issue of 500+ of our top selling titles. It can be used to train on the unit or, as Nick and I did, to get a feel for how it works from the boat-crews perspective by checking the helm instrument read-outs. And on January 15 [2009] the balance was sufficient so that I could make a very large withdrawal." In theory, in advisory mode the AIS function can also be linked to your boats radio, so it automatically sets off an ear-splitting alarm that can be silenced only by acknowledging it. An ideal dive specific device would combine the ability to contact nearby boats (like the Nautilus) with the access to search and rescue satellites (like a PLB or Garmin). Divers. Joining has its benefits and enables you to participate in the discussions. It is getting cold around here and for the nextcouple ofmonthsthe water is only going to get colder. It took us 50 minutes to find the diver drifting several miles from shore. It is compact which means that it can easily be stored in a BCD pocket or you can attach it to a BCD strap using the optional pouch. Moderators: BeaconMarineBob, Moderator, BeaconMarineDon, Post This forum is for comments and the exchange of information relating to Trojan Boats and boating. The co-ordinators then pass on the relevant information to local authorities. Is 8 miles enough when out on open waters? Otherwise, the on-screen display is passive someone has to notice it. There are lots of options for dive storage canisters out there, but these two brands are designed specifically to fit PLBs. In the packed restaurant, there were no raised voices complaining about wrong dishes from any of the busy tables surrounding us, because the waiters had logged the orders. You can also share live tracking of your location, which could be useful for family to see your liveaboard route, for example. Can't find a dealer near you? Registration is not required to read the forums, but we encourage you to join. broadcasts your location to marine radios within an 8 mile range. He was calm and fine, because he had seen us searching for him and assumed that we would find him.. . http://www.simplyscuba.com The Nautilus Lifeline is a GPS Radio for Divers. The Nautilus does not trigger an emergency search and rescue response. Counting on other boats getting a dsc signal does not instill much confidence in me. Log in or Register now! The worst scenario, as with Robert and Olga, is not to be missed at all and have no-one looking for you. The time finally comes when you've consumed your gas and you and your buddy ascend to the surface. Depending on the situation, this could be emergency services, coastguard, rescue helicopters, etc. Affordable. If there have always been reasons not to invest in one, a new product looks set to sweep them away. As with the ResQLink above, the Ocean Signal RescueME PLB1 is a PLB operating on the SARSAT system. It empowers you to do something positive towards surviving a separation. That just states it has GPS, like the HX870. Paddlers. It takes CR123 batteries which are easily sourced. This network then uses the location of the distress signal to alert the nearest appropriate authority. We were all in tears except for the missing diver. It's a waterproof VHF that allows voice communication but also uses Satellite positioning to provide your exact location to any vessels in the vicinity. Depending on where you are in the world and whether you have paired your unit with your boat, the LifeLine might first try to alert only your vessel of your location before, 30 minutes later, sending out a distress signal to all ships within range and able to receive the transmission. Divers. Its a piece of equipment you hope to never use, but it could save your life if you find yourself needing it. Registration is not required to read the forums, but we encourage you to join. I certainly agree that there are advantages that a PLB has over the Nautilus. Paddlers. TheLifeline sends your GPS position to the Coast Guard, all commercial dive vessels and many yachts within a 34-mile radius. He is professionally qualified to skipper vessels of up to 24m. That is why I do own a PLB. Take eight divers and subtract two. As mentioned earlier, this is truly a device designed by divers for divers. Generation one of the Nautilus LifeLines were designed for a service life of five years, and after ten years we have doubled the original design life. The inReach Mini 2 is negatively buoyant when outside of the dive case. M'y rendre : 71 av georges hannart. This one is updated with new battery and firmware, orings, etc. When the latestgeneration was released, its creator was interviewed about the differences. Sailors. Similar to above, you can also fill in your information online to help rescuers identify you and contact your emergency contacts. A Nautilus PLB that is rated for 100m. What are the pros and cons of these different systems? You might not think you need one until you do!! The LifeLine is not an electronic positioning indicating radio beacon. Having a VHF radio as an option seems immensely useful IMHO. So whats the best PLB for diving? Unfortunately, this scenario is more common than we want to admit. Im now an owner of a Nautilus Lifeline PLB. This is a GPS that somehow (???) Nobody should be on the water without one. My main concern would be if the boat were disabled or sank. Divers. For what it's worth, there's plenty of handheld marine VHF radios out there without the Nautilus wallet raping. When the SOS is activated, the device contacts Garmins IERCC (International Emergency Response Coordination Center). tablissement (s) rattach (s) Aucun. Divers. Does anyone have experience with the nautilus thingy? If someones ready to manufacture it, divers are waiting! The battery lasts 5 years, and is user replaceable. FOR SALE Forum -- Boats and Used Parts, http://www.divegearexpress.com/tools/lifeline.shtml. One of the worlds longest-established diving websites, Divernet contains a wealth of information about diving destinations, equipment, techniques and much more, as well as daily news updates from around the world. Sailors. The Lifeline comes with a one-year manufacturers warrantee. The price of the the Lifeline makes owning the device a complete no-brainer. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. The psychological benefit of this option is that it removes the conflict divers might feel if theyre concerned that they have not been seen, but are reluctant to set off a full-blown search until sure that theyve been lost or abandoned! Ultimately, carrying any of them is better than none. by DOUBLE R Mon Mar 04, 2013 7:03 am, Post Does owning a PLB guarantee your rescue? Because the LifeLines capabilities depend on local regulations, and these affect how it should be programmed, its essential to check the manual before use, especially as a dive-traveller. When activated the unit transmits the message MOB (Man Overboard) and the coordinates as a DSC message (like a text MSG) on the VHF marine emergency frequency. You may have heard of the older version, the Nautilus Lifeline. Along with the distress button, two other buttons control the LifeLine. This signal will send your position and let any vessels in the area know your position so you can be picked safe and sound. Nice bit of investigative reporting Fer; and may your hands be forever warm. . Wondering. You just take it with you on every dive, rinse it off with the rest of your gear, and change the batteries out every 5 years or so. The Nautilus LifeLine is one of the most important safety aids ever made for divers. Capt. Whichever you choose, its a worthwhile investment in your dive safety. Of all the devices in this article, this is the only one which can solely be used for diving. It was also bulkier than the current model. Sailors. certifications, I have been lost at sea once and I have found a guy floating out at sea that was lost once as well. Super tough. In contrast to any of the opposite gadgets on this article, the Nautilus was designed particularly for diving . It makes owning and operating thelifeline extremely easy. Frankly, I'm skepticalOn any decently run dive boat, this will be unnecessary. Theres a 20-second window between pressing the call button and the unit transmitting its emergency signal, during which time you can turn the unit off in case of accidental operation. It has a depth rating of 10m (32 feet) for 5 minutes, so is waterproof enough to be used at the waters surface. Or in our case, divers. I dont know any big-money lottery winners, but I do know a disturbing number of divers whove spent a few hours adrift. Just remember to add photos whenever possible. Its something every diver should own. This website accepts forms of advertising, sponsorship, paid insertions, affiliate links or other forms of compensation. They dont always follow briefings, and surface in the wrong place, or get caught in unexpected current and swept away. JavaScript is disabled. Compact. Battery is not user replaceable, the unit has to be taken to a dealer. Bottom line the lady was confused and the Nautilus is a good VHF radio with GPS capabilities not a replacement for a PLB. Shipwreck silver, brass even a Model T Ford! Cookie Notice Nautilus LifeLine Marine Rescue GPS Silicone Pouch Submersible Dive Alert Scuba | Consumer Electronics, Radio Communication, Marine & Aircraft Radios | eBay! They are all good, but what you *need* depends on the kind of diving you'll be doing, and where. The Nautilus Marine Rescue GPS is a personal AIS beacon. As Dan Orr, former president of Divers Alert Network, told me: Even the best divers make mistakes, but the most safety-conscious divers have a Nautilus LifeLine to help keep those mistakes from turning into a tragedy.. ( FREE GUIDE ). Nobody should be on the water without one. My main concern would be if the boat were disabled or sank. Maybe you just can't see it. The benefit of the Nautilus is that if it is not a real emergency you can just radio with nearby ships. USMC Jungle Environmental Survival Training PI 1985. The video below shows the story of the Nautilus Lifeline Marine Rescue Radio (this is the first-generation Nautilus) and how the original idea for the lifeline came to be. "One way of looking at this might be that for 42 years, I've been making small, regular deposits in this bank of experience, education and training. All of the above has happened to divers over the years, and these are just a few scenarios that could cause a diver to get lost at sea. We dont spam! Discover The Little-Known Tools You Should Have With You On Every Dive And How To Use Them! The LifeLine stores easily in a BC pocket, though a dedicated pouch is also available. Super tough. Details It later transpired that the boat had suffered an engine breakdown. Compact. The Nautilus Marine Rescue GPS is specifically designed for diving, so it's waterproof to 130m (425 feet). Your position sent is accurate to 1.5 metres! The Nautilus LifeLine was the culmination of spending 20 years in dive skiffs in the chilly, current-swept waters of British Columbia and Alaska, he explains. Everything You Need to Know, Introducing Girls Talk Scuba The NEW Scuba Diving Podcast, Dugong vs Manatee 6 Ways to Tell the Difference. The Lifeline is not an EPIRB or a PLB. I like the VHF idea to yell at the boat as well as well as the PLB. Use it to chat to your boats or Nautilus Lifeline Marine Rescue GPS. The current was increasing as we got further from slack. Lurk, join up, and post about your Arima upgrades, family trips, and of course, your fishing exploits. Again, to me, the unignorable audible alarm was a persuasive selling point, knowing how lax cover can be. by ready123 Mon Mar 04, 2013 11:52 am, Post Are there any PLB's with radios built in that are waterproof (doesn't need to be very much)? Communicate directly with boats and ships around you. If you choose a PLB like the ACR or RescueME which doesnt offer a dedicated dive case, you will need a canister to take it on your dives. The truth is, however, that when it came to such incidents, I was spoilt for choice. And this goes especially true when youre in a cave and you are on a short time clock. It'sis a personal signaling device made just for divers. many new divers worry about such an incident occurring, although highly unlikely as boats operate a diver accounting system to check is everyone is . CWK: I certainly agree that there are advantages that a PLB has over the Nautilus. 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