Wescom Group’s sMRT V300 Man Overboard Beacon unveiled at Irish Skipper Expo
10/06/2025
Wescom Group showcased the sMRT V300 Class M Man Overboard device at Irish Skipper Expo in March 2025 at UL Sport Arena, Limerick.
The sMRT V300 is a compact unit that combines AIS, DSC, 121.5MHz and GNSS technology. One of the first products on the market designed to be compliant with the new Europe wide Class M standard for AIS devices, meaning it has GNSS and internal DSC receivers that allow two-way communication with the device.
The sMRT V300 sets new standards in marine safety with audio and visual alerts, which reassures the user that their distress signal has been picked up. A key feature of the V300 is its water-activation, which ensures the unit automatically sends a DSC distress alert and AIS location upon immersion in water.
Designed to be easily integrated onto multiple styles of lifejackets using a variety of mounting options. The sMRT range are approved for use on the Mullion Compact 150 which has been widely adopted in the Irish fishing fleet.
As the sMRT range works seamlessly with the sMRT SARfinder, digital 121.5 MOB alarm, offering a complete man overboard alert and tracking solution for localised rescue when combined with the vessels AIS plotter.
Compatible with the sMRT Beacon Management mobile app, users can conduct product health checks, view the power reserves in the five-year battery and maintain test records, all from a digital dashboard.
Wescom Group’s Head of Electronics Sales Jack Sharland was on hand at the sMRT Stand during the show to explain the new Class M standards and how this affects existing MOB rescue equipment.
“As Ireland was one of the first countries to adopt the Class M requirements on AIS, Skipper was an ideal exhibition to discuss the key advantages of the legislation change, and how the sMRT range conforms to these requirements” says Sharland.
The sMRT ALERT, sMRT V300 and SARFinder are available through Wescom Group’s network of international retailers and distributors.
