Electronics Innovation at Metstrade with Wescom Group
by sean mccrystal12 November 20262 min read
Wescom Group, a leading global supplier of survival and safety solutions, will showcase a range of new GMDSS electronics products at this year’s Metstrade.
Electronics Innovation at Metstrade with Wescom Group
See Wescom Group on Stand 03:321
Wescom Group, a leading global supplier of survival and safety solutions, will showcase a range of new GMDSS electronics products at this year’s Metstrade.
Previewing at the show, for release in 2027, will be the sMRT SHIELD MAX EPIRB. This new SOLAS emergency distress beacon combines Cospas Sarsat 406MHz global distress alerting with the power of localised recovery through AIS and meets IMO requirement; MSC.471 (101).
Building on the expanded global reach and accuracy of the MEOSAR programme and Galileo Return Link Service (RLS), the sMRT SHIELD MAX EPIRB also provides the accelerated rescue capabilities of localised rescue, using AIS to provide nearby vessels with tracking information of the target in the water.
Combining multi GNSS location tracking, infrared (Night-Vision) optical signal and 360-degree strobe, the SHIELD MAX is designed to maximise your chances of recovery.
Ross Wilkinson, Group CEO commended, ‘The introduction of our new GMDSS products at METS 2026 is a natural extension of our brand position as a world leader in distress signalling and survival solutions. We look forward to demonstrating our new capabilities to partners and customers at the exhibition.’
Visitors to the Wescom Group stand will also be able to see a preview of the new sMRT AIS SART, which is a SOLAS approved survival craft AIS Search and Rescue Transmitter (AIS SART), intended for use on life rafts.
The SHIELD GMDSS range will be available in 2027.
Also new on the stand is Wescom’s interactive Beacon Screen. With modern rescue beacons now offering a choice of 406 MHz, AIS, DSC and GNSS technologies, the Beacon Screen explains the features and benefits of the different frequencies and technologies used by rescue beacons and how each can influence the rescue process, from localised alerts to global distress calls.
By making beacon technology more than just a list of acronyms, the Beacon Screen is designed to help users better understand the options available and make more informed decisions about which beacon is right for their operation.
See Wescom Group on Stand 03:321
Wescom Group, a leading global supplier of survival and safety solutions, will showcase a range of new GMDSS electronics products at this year’s Metstrade.
Previewing at the show, for release in 2027, will be the sMRT SHIELD MAX EPIRB. This new SOLAS emergency distress beacon combines Cospas Sarsat 406MHz global distress alerting with the power of localised recovery through AIS and meets IMO requirement; MSC.471 (101).
Building on the expanded global reach and accuracy of the MEOSAR programme and Galileo Return Link Service (RLS), the sMRT SHIELD MAX EPIRB also provides the accelerated rescue capabilities of localised rescue, using AIS to provide nearby vessels with tracking information of the target in the water.
Combining multi GNSS location tracking, infrared (Night-Vision) optical signal and 360-degree strobe, the SHIELD MAX is designed to maximise your chances of recovery.
Ross Wilkinson, Group CEO commended, ‘The introduction of our new GMDSS products at METS 2026 is a natural extension of our brand position as a world leader in distress signalling and survival solutions. We look forward to demonstrating our new capabilities to partners and customers at the exhibition.’
Visitors to the Wescom Group stand will also be able to see a preview of the new sMRT AIS SART, which is a SOLAS approved survival craft AIS Search and Rescue Transmitter (AIS SART), intended for use on life rafts.
The SHIELD GMDSS range will be available in 2027.
Also new on the stand is Wescom’s interactive Beacon Screen. With modern rescue beacons now offering a choice of 406 MHz, AIS, DSC and GNSS technologies, the Beacon Screen explains the features and benefits of the different frequencies and technologies used by rescue beacons and how each can influence the rescue process, from localised alerts to global distress calls.
By making beacon technology more than just a list of acronyms, the Beacon Screen is designed to help users better understand the options available and make more informed decisions about which beacon is right for their operation.