Kannad Marine Distress Beacons Receive EU Approvals

McMurdo Ltd, a company of the Orolia Group (NYSE Alternext Paris – FR0010501015 – ALORO) announces today that two of its new Kannad Marine distress beacons have received EU type approval. Each has now been approved for sale throughout the member states of the European Union. The two products, from the Kannad Marine range of cutting edge emergency distress beacons, are the Kannad Marine EPIRB (non GPS) in both the manual and automatic versions and the Safelink Pro PLB. The approvals mean that the products are now fully compliant with international maritime regulations, and incorporate EPIRB certification from the search and rescue satellite system COSPAS-SARSAT. The two Kannad Marine beacons now proudly carry the all important CE mark to signify compliance with the essential requirements of the R & TTE EU Directive 1999/5/EC. R&TTE (The Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive) is the main route to compliance for Radio and Telecoms equipment sold in Europe. About the Kannad Marine EU approved products : Kannad Marine EPIRB (non GPS) The new Kannad Marine 406MHz EPIRB range offers two models, manual or automatic deployment. Wheelmark certified under the EU MED (Marine Equipment directive 2008/67/EC), when purchased with the Auto Housing it meets IMO SOLAS requirements making it suitable for all classes of commercial vessel. The Kannad Marine EPIRB has a 5 year warranty and battery life, operates for a minimum of 48 hours and meets the demands of both commercial mariners and recreational boaters. Safelink Pro PLB The new Safelink Pro 406 MHz Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) brings added dimensions to safety with a 48 hour operational battery life at temperatures as low as -20°c. The Safelink Pro has a 5 year warranty and battery life and a user replaceable battery pack. The Safelink Pro is designed to be carried as a personal beacon by the individual. Its 16-channel GPS provides an accurate position for fast recovery, and it is buoyant and waterproof to 10 metres. The new 406 MHz EPIRBs and PLB operate on the COSPAS-SARSAT international search and rescue satellite system, ensuring that a distress signal will be picked up, even from the most remote locations in the world. About the approvals The following approvals are now in place for these products: • Kannad Marine EPIRB (manual and automatic deployment) - EU R&TTE and MED directive approval • Kannad Marine Safelink Pro PLB - EU R&TTE directive approval