EPIRB, GPIRB, ELT, PLB… What’s The Difference? gCaptain Total Views: 357 December 20, 2008 In the following video we discus the various types of Position Indicating Radio Beacons. We explore the diffrences between an EPIRB, GPIRB, ELT and the increasingly less expensive PLB’s . We will also be taking a look at the  Spot Satellite Messenger and ask if it’s the right solution for your emergency locator redundancy needs. [googlevideo]http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3760093735277779241#[/googlevideo] Tags: elt epirb plb ship videos spot spot messenger Updated: September 16, 2010 (Originally published December 20, 2008) Editorial Standards · Corrections · About gCaptain Subscribe for Daily Maritime Insights Sign up for gCaptain’s newsletter and never miss an update — trusted by our 105,985 members Prev Back to Main Next Stay Informed. Stay Connected. Get The Daily Insights That Power Maritime Professionals Worldwide Essential maritime and offshore news, insights, and updates delivered daily straight to your inbox — trusted by our 105,985 members Have a news tip? Let us know. Stay Ahead with Our Weekly ‘Dispatch’ Email Dive into a sea of curated content with our weekly ‘Dispatch’ email. Your personal maritime briefing awaits! Sign Up Sign In Related Articles Evergreen WATCH: How US Military Logistics Works by John Konrad (gCaptain) Contrary to popular belief, Maersk is not the world’s largest shipping company, nor is Delta the world’s largest airline. However, both companies have substantial transportation contracts... September 18, 2024 Total Views: 14294 Evergreen Watch How Nuclear Aircraft Carriers Project Power and Why They’re Vulnerable The sight of an aircraft carrier on the horizon can shift not only geopolitical conversations but entire military strategies. For decades, these colossal floating airbases – and the smaller carriers... September 17, 2024 Total Views: 1523 Shipping News Navigating Digital Seas: Sal Mercogliano Hits YouTube Milestone By Joh