MetOcean Telematics (MetOcean), is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a five-year contract from the Canadian government to supply the Department of Defence (DND) and the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) with its search and rescue (SAR) buoy, the Iridium Self Locating Datum Marker Buoy, iSLDMB.
The MetOcean iSLDMB was developed 25+ years ago and has been providing Coast Guards and Defence agencies around the world with an easy-to-use and reliable buoy system that augments rescue efforts while at sea. The buoy holds numerous advantages for operators; during an active event, the MetOcean iSLDMB allows operators to quickly travel to the event location via aircraft and then deploy the buoys by air in the region of interest. This ability significantly reduces overall search time and as a result, it assists in saving lives at sea.
MetOcean’s LiNC data management system
First 1 metre of the ocean is a critical measurement parameter when accurately detecting a person
The iSLDMB also aids in reducing overall operational costs and adds additional safety and protection for personnel. By deploying several buoys in a suspected event location, it reduces the number of vessels, aircraft, and personnel required to travel to the event location. Each buoy provides vital real-time data at the top 1 metre of the ocean surface. The first 1 metre of the ocean is a critical measurement parameter when accurately detecting a person or asset lost at sea.
The iSLDMB is equipped with an Iridium satellite transceiver, GPS, light-flasher, air, and sea surface temperature sensor. The suite of sensors enables the buoy to provide critical real-time lifesaving data through the Iridium satellite network. The Iridium transceiver also allows operators to communicate via satellite with the buoys during an active event. Bi-directional over-the-air commands can be sent by operators through MetOcean’s secure LiNC data management system. This is a critical ability, if the buoy enters a region of particular interest or if a SAR event is prolonged and there is a need to conserve battery life to prolong buoy operating life.
MetOcean iSLDMB
“We are pleased that DND and the CCG have selected to utilise the MetOcean iSLDMB as part of their Search & Rescue operations. MetOcean has been providing Coast Guards and Defence agencies around the world with buoys for critical operations for over three decades."
"This is a true testament of the steadfastness, quality, and reliability of MetOcean and its products. MetOcean values its partnership with the Canadian government and we look forward to supporting the Canadian government and its personnel for many years to come,” Tony Chedrawy, CEO of MetOcean Telematics.
