EPIRB vs PLB Explained (Key Differences in 2 Minutes)

Go deeper on offshore boating prep: https://www.nauticed.org/bundle/view/captain?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=pZ9Y8Mc8XIE Looking for offshore equipment check out LRSE: https://www.lrse.com An EPIRB and a PLB have the same range. The main difference is how long they transmit once activated: an EPIRB transmits for 48 hours (minimum), and a PLB transmits for 24 hours (minimum). Another key difference is registration. An EPIRB is registered to the boat, so the registration includes more vessel-specific questions. A PLB is registered to a person, and the registration focuses on who you are, what activities you do, and your emergency contacts—without necessarily asking for boat information. Once you register an EPIRB or PLB, you can log into the database and update your beacon with an itinerary or float plan, and even change what you’re doing (for example, if you’re taking a PLB hiking or camping) so rescue personnel have better context. The other practical differences are size and transmission time—but in terms of signaling, they’re global systems. 00:00 - Transmit time (48h vs 24h) 00:21 - Registration Difference 00:48 - Updating the beacon database (itinerary / float plan) 01:36 - Differences: size + transmit duration #sailing #offshoresailing #boating #sailboat #offshore #sailinggear