Ocean Signal SafeSea M200 vs SM-3 SOLAS Lifebuoy Marker Light

Distress Signals comparison · 2 products · View all Distress Signals

The Ocean Safety Ocean Signal SafeSea M200 and ACR Electronics SM-3 SOLAS Lifebuoy Marker Light are both distress signals products certified to MED. Key difference: Activation Type — Ocean Signal SafeSea M200 is Automatic on lifejacket inflation vs SM-3 SOLAS Lifebuoy Marker Light at Automatic (water-activated).

Ocean Signal SafeSea M200
SM-3 SOLAS Lifebuoy Marker Light

Specification comparison

Specification Ocean Signal SafeSea M200 SM-3 SOLAS Lifebuoy Marker Light
Frequency 121.5 MHz
Battery Life 5 years
Operational Duration >12 hours
GPS GPS, Galileo (GNSS)
Activation Type Automatic on lifejacket inflation Automatic (water-activated)
Light Intensity >3 cd
Visibility Range 2 nm
Beam Pattern 360 degrees
Battery Life (30C) >40 hours
Battery Life (-1C) >24 hours
Battery Type 2x AA Lithium (L91)
Drop Test Height 76 m
Material UV-resistant polycarbonate

Certification comparison

Certification Ocean Signal SafeSea M200 SM-3 SOLAS Lifebuoy Marker Light
MED ✓ ✓
SOLAS — Not listed ✓
USCG — Not listed ✓

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Ocean Signal SafeSea M200
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SM-3 SOLAS Lifebuoy Marker Light
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