Crewsafe V200 Distress Beacon

Precision Tracking for Submarine Escape and Abandonment

The Crewsafe V200 Distress Beacon is an advanced, easy-to-use system that enables rescue forces to precisely locate and track submariners following a subsurface escape or surface abandonment. Designed to provide critical support in emergency situations, the V200 transmits GPS coordinates via AIS, VHF DSC, and VHF voice messages, ensuring quick and accurate location pinpointing.

Contact us to more about how the Crewsafe V200 Distress Beacon provides submariners with reliable, precise tracking during escape and abandonment scenarios, ensuring faster rescues and enhanced survivability.

Performance

When underwater emergencies occur, a trusted, proven partner is essential. Our submarine escape and abandonment systems are engineered for precision, speed, and survivability, delivering reliable performance under extreme pressure and time-critical conditions. From deep escape scenarios to surface evacuation, they enable rapid, controlled responses when it matters most.

Innovation

We are continually advancing our submarine escape and abandonment capabilities to meet the evolving demands of naval operations. Through new material sciences, technological innovation and strategic partnerships, we push the boundaries of survivability — developing solutions that set new standards in performance, integration and reliability beneath the surface.

Protection

Sub-surface emergencies demand absolute confidence in protective systems. Our escape and abandonment solutions are designed to safeguard submariners from depth to recovery, delivering thermal insulation, flotation, and life-support performance under the harshest conditions. Proven through rigorous testing, they provide the protection needed when submariner survival is the priority.

Product Benefits

Accurate Location Pinpointing:
GPS coordinates are transmitted in real-time, giving rescue teams precise information for fast recovery.

Subsurface and Surface Use:
Whether escaping from a disabled submarine or during surface abandonment, the V200 is effective in all scenarios.

Compact and Lightweight:
Its design ensures the beacon can be easily carried by every crew member without adding unnecessary weight.

Key Features

Multi-Channel Transmission:
Utilises AIS, VHF DSC, and VHF voice channels for rapid transmission of GPS coordinates, ensuring submariners are located with precision.

Compact and Easy to Use:
Ergonomically designed for quick activation and minimal training, ensuring every crew member can efficiently use the beacon in emergencies.

Real-Time Location Tracking:
Automatic GPS positioning provides rescue forces with real-time updates on the location of surfaced submariners.

Rugged and Reliable:
Built for use in extreme conditions, ensuring the beacon remains operational even in harsh environments.

Certified and Reliable:
Tested to meet international safety standards, the Crewsafe V200 is a reliable tool for ensuring submariners can be located and rescued swiftly, enhancing overall survival rates in emergency situations.

Technical Specification

Technical Information:	Download our datasheet for full Technical Specification
Depth Rating	Waterproof to 300m (983 ft) for 1 hour
Operating Time	48 hours emergency operation at -2.3°C; longer in warmer conditions
Battery Life	10 years shelf life (5 years operational life)
Dimensions	137 × 77 × 44 mm (5.39 × 3.03 × 1.73 in)
Weight	457 g (1 lb), including antenna & harness
Case	Water and impact resistant
Strobe Light	>180° at 5 candelas, 1 Hz flash rate
Positioning System	50-channel GPS receiver; <60s TTFF; sensitivity −147 dBm cold start, −160 dBm tracking

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