EPIRBs on sailing boats

Leon explains what's new on the most modern EPIRB models and why also coastal sailors might wish to carry an EPIRB, preferably with an Hydrostatic Release Unit (HRU), as a second mean of distress call, further to the VHF.

[@PatrickDarrell]

Just a little comment: A AIS-SART is = (AIS Search and Rescue Transmitter) and not a "Transponder" ;-) Nevertheless, very good video!