Your Up To Date South Australian Boating Weather Forcast Wind, Waves,Tides And Swell For Adelaide
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Remember To Contact Your Local Marine Rescue Authority Before You Head Offshore.
The South Australian Sea Rescue Squadron are a volunteer Marine Rescue Centre serving the Boating public around South Australia.Base's reside in the Adelaide Metro area, Wirrina, Edithburg and Copper Coast.Sea Patrol's are carried out on Weekends and Public holidays unless weather conditions restrict them. Marine radio base stations are scattered throughout the state and keep a listening watch on all of the marine radio emergency channels.
121.5 MHz distress beacons are no longer detected by satellite.You MUST switch to a 406 MHz distress beacon as soon as possible.Do not risk your life by relying on a 121.5 MHz distress beacon.
After 1 Feb 2010, old analogue EPIRBs and PLBs operating on 121.5 MHz are no longer licenced for use.Registration of your 406 MHz Distress Beacon is valid for two years. If you need to renew your registration, see here for further details 0r Visit http://beacons.amsa.gov.au/.
Be aware that Safety Laws and Regulations are subject to alteration and change so be sure to check with your local authority to confirm.
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When should distress beacon batteries be replaced?
Distress beacon batteries will need to be checked for replaced prior to the replacement date shown on the expiry label.Having your beacon battery changed will ensre that in the event that the beacon is activated it will continue to function for the maximum period of time.
Return your beacon to the manufacturer or retail agent for replacement.
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Information shown in brochure is current at the time of upload, be sure to check with your local authority to confirm any variances or updates.
