In de volgende mails de correspondentie die ik gehad heb betreffende een Spot en een Epirb. Mogelijk vinden jullie dit interessant.
Submitted by : André Kruisdijk
ESN,GEOS,Medivac No:
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Country : Netherlands
Category : Search and Rescue (SAR) Inquiries
Question : Dear Sirs,
With our sailingboat this year we are going to Portugal and will be passing The Channel and Gulf of Biscay. Next year January we will be crossing the Atlantic Ocean. Untill now we haven't bought a Spot Connect nor an Epirb. We wonder in case of emergency at the middle of the sea, how can you help us and how long will it takes before help is coming.
I hope, with your experience, you can give me an answer, which can convince us to buy a Spot Connect.
I thank you in anticipation and hope to hear soon from you.
Best regards,
André Kruisdijk
Netherlands
Antwoord
Van: GEOS Mike Chlubek <
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Verzonden: woensdag 5 maart 9:24 2014
Onderwerp: SAR enquiry
Dear Mr Kruisdijk,
When a person presses the SOS button the location is transmitted to the GEOS International Emergency Rescue Coordination Center (IERCC). If the SPOT device is switched on and has already acquired a GPS position then it will take no longer than 1 to 2 minutes for the IERCC to receive the Emergency Alert. However, if the SPOT device is just switched on then it should take approx. 4 to 6 minutes (assuming that you have good GPS and Globalstar satellite coverage). Please refer to SPOT coverage by going to:
www.findmespot.com/en/index.php?cid=108
When crossing the sea or ocean I would recommend having an independent SEND device that is waterproof and can float. With a SPOT Connect you will be dependant on a smartphone being connected via Bluetooth.
When the IERCC receives your SOS alert they will immediately contact the appropriate authorities eg. Rescue Coordination Centre (RCC), US Coast Guards, Emergency Services, etc. and if Search and Rescue services (eg. private aircraft or helicopter charter, private search teams etc.) are necessary then they will be authorised by the IERCC. Also, the IERCC will contact your Primary and/or Secondary Emergency Contacts as setup in the SPOT customer profile. In total the IERCC has access to your emergency contacts (2 contacts from your SPOT profile and 1 contact from the GEOS SAR membership) that they can use when they receive an SOS that will help in determining and confirming the nature of the emergency.
Best regards,
Mike Chlubek
GEOS Travel Safety Group