Small size ship e.g. craft, localizing/securing device for global ship monitoring/controlling system, has case with triggering unit connected to control unit which controls activation of transceiver receiving messages from positioning unit

摘要

The device has a water resisting case (3) comprising an assembly of a satellite radio communication signal transceiver (2), autonomous energy supply source and an electronic control unit (5). The transceiver receives positioning messages emitted by a positioning unit (1), and the control unit controls activation of the transceiver. The case has an outer surface including a distress signal triggering unit (8) connected to the control unit.