Wednesday, June 11, 2014

PLB for Mozambique Channel

We got our personal locator beacons (PLBs) today for our crossing over the Mozambique Channel ahead of our 2015 Sling Madagascar Tour.

The PLB floats and sends out a signal for 35 hours and is registered with the South African Maritime and Safety Authority. They launch search and rescue operations in the event of the signal being activated.

The GPS based system locks onto a satellite and one's location can be pinpointed within a metre. The battery last for 5 years if unactivated.

If you'd like to join us on the Tour, please email me and I will keep you in the loop as planning progresses.

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