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It is time to stop using older emergency locator beacons that operate at 121.5 and 243 MHz. Newer 406 MHz EPIRBs are much more effective in their operation.

Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs) offer real safety benefits and use of the technology is increasingly affordable to recreational boaters.

Recreational boaters can learn much about boating safety by observing and using the same equipment and practices exercised by commercial fishermen.

Officials celebrate the 25th anniversary of the lifesaving COSPAS/SARSAT search and rescue (SAR) satellite location system

Learn more about Emergency Radio Locator Beacons (EPIRB). This affordable technology can save your life.

Providing current user information through the registration of PLB and EPIRB radio locator beacons increases their effectiveness to rescuers.

Search and rescue satellites are credited with helping save 353 people facing dire emergencies across the United States and it surrounding waters in 2007

Alaska King Crab and commercial fishing in general is a risky occupation. Successful fishing crews can teach recreational boaters much about safe boating practices.

Cospas-Sarsat has announced that they will cease satellite processing of the older radio locator beacons in 2009

False alarms and hoax distress calls made to the Coast Guard put rescuers at risk, divert resources from true emergencies, and cost taxpayers millions each year.

Remember to register your contact and vessel information after purchasing a new marine radio equipped with Digital Selective Calling.

Solo boaters take additional responsibility for their personal safety. The joy of the ocean solitude is braced by the reality of the consequences of poor decision making

Learn more about charter boat safety and efforts made to improve it for crew and passengers on uninspected passenger vessels

The following suggestions represent a few of the safety gear items found aboard a safe vessel that should be checked before going out this boating season.

The U.S. Coast Guard employs a number of systems and technologies to bolster its ability to perform search and rescue missions. These tools make the water safer for all.

Having an abandon ship kit available will greatly supplement the personal survival kit carried by prepared mariners.

The recent survival story of boaters stranded in the Gulf of Mexico highlights lessons learned in how to make it easier for rescuers to find a vessel in distress.

Wearing a personal locator beacon can greatly improve a mariner's chance of rescue after a vessel causality or man overboard incident.

A few Christmas gift suggestions for boaters in the family that can advance safety, improve boat utility, and add a personalized touch.

Direction finding equipment developed by Rockwell Collins will make detection and tracking of emergency radio signals more reliable for Coast Guard rescuers.

Training and good gear can make all the difference in having a safe and enjoyable kayaking trip. Get your gear on at Suite101.

Maintenance of Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRBs), which are sophisticated electronic devices, requires the use of approved replacement batteries.

America's Lifesavers are making a list of nautical holiday gifts and checking it twice. Here are some Christmas gift ideas sure to please the boater in the family.