McMurdo S10 AIS Diver Recovery Beacon For Offshore Divers

When every dive counts, the McMurdo S10 AIS Diver Recovery Beacon is the essential safety tool that brings rapid, precise diver localization to the surface where it matters most. Built for offshore, commercial, and recreational watermen alike, this compact beacon uses AIS and GPS to illuminate the exact position of a diver the moment they resurface.

The S10 blends two robust technologies for real-time situational awareness. When a diver surfaces and activates the beacon, the system broadcasts GPS coordinates, a unique serial identity, and a structured alert message to any AIS-enabled vessel or land-based VTS within range. Whether viewed directly on an AIS receiver, a plotter, or an ECDIS screen, the beacon’s position, distance, and bearing are clearly presented, helping the boat skipper locate divers quickly and safely.

Key advantages that set the S10 apart

• Immediate, accurate location data: GPS position, bearing, and range are transmitted to AIS-equipped craft up to a 4-mile radius, plus land-based stations.
• Continuous protection: Waterproof to 60 meters and designed for repeated use; manual activation and reset allow you to re-alert with confidence after every dive.
• Long-lasting reliability: Transmits for a minimum of 24 hours on a single activation, with a 5-year battery storage life to keep the beacon ready when you need it.
• Visibility when it’s darkest: Bright flashing LED aids nighttime recoveries and quick identification in rough seas or low-light conditions.
• User-friendly and compatible: Uses standard AIS equipment—Class A/B transponders and receive-only AIS units—to display target survivor information on plotters or ECDIS screens.
• Lightweight, compact design: At just 5.29 oz, it slips into a dive kit without adding burden, yet remains rugged enough for challenging marine environments.

Who benefits most

• Professional divers, ROV teams, and offshore crews who rely on rapid rescue and clear, persistent location data.
• Dive schools and charter operators who want an added layer of safety for students and guests.
• Boat skippers and VTS operators who coordinate MOB/Diver recoveries with precise, real-time location information.

Practical use scenarios

• Open-water and night dives where rapid identification of a diver’s position minimizes search areas and accelerates rescue.
• Expedition or dive-rescue missions where multiple divers surface at different points and require distinct, trackable alerts.
• Commercial operations that need to maintain continuous awareness of diver locations across busy waters.

How it integrates into your safety plan

• Ensure your vessel has AIS capability and access to a compatible plotter or ECDIS to view the beacon’s GPS data, bearing, and range in real time.
• Activate the S10 manually upon resurfacing; the device is designed to be used repeatedly, providing ongoing location updates as needed.
• Rely on the unit’s 4-mile visibility window to coordinate a rapid, multi-vessel response, improving rescue outcomes compared with traditional MOB procedures.

The McMurdo S10 AIS Diver Recovery Beacon (Product Code: 98-051-001A) is more than gear—it’s a strategic component of your dive safety protocol. By translating a diver’s surface position into actionable, chart-ready data, it helps crews act decisively, reduce search times, and increase the chances of a swift, successful recovery.