Distress beacons and safety equipment for rent
Renting a Cospas-Sarsat certified distress beacon, an Iridium satellite phone or a handheld DSC VHF has never been easier. Our catalogue covers the full range of active safety at sea and in the mountains: rescueME PLB1 for coastal use, rescueME PLB3 AIS for offshore with RLS, MOB1 AIS to save a crew member overboard, the floating Standard Horizon HX890E DSC GPS and the iconic Iridium 9575 Extreme for remote areas. All equipment is CNES-registered, self-tested and shipped within 48 hours with a prepaid return label.
rescueME PLB1 — Ocean Signal
Balise de détresse personnelle 406 MHz Cospas-Sarsat + 121,5 MHz, GPS 66 canaux intégré. 116 g, étanche 15 m, autonomie 7 ans en veille, plus de 24 h d'émission après déclenchement.
VHF portable WPF-700 ASN — Orangemarine
VHF marine portable IPX7 flottante avec GPS intégré et fonction ASN (Digital Selective Calling). Puissance commutable 1/5 W, batterie Li-ion 1500 mAh (≈ 8 h), touche détresse dédiée et fonction MOB.
Why rent a beacon rather than buy one?
A new PLB costs €300 to €700 to purchase, plus a lithium battery that must be replaced every 6 years in an authorised workshop (~€180). For a recreational boater who sails twice a season, the amortisation does not add up. ResQRent rental starts at €29 for 15 days, with no security deposit and an optional Serenity insurance covering loss, theft and damage at €1/day. See our full rent vs. buy cost comparison.
PLB, EPIRB, MOB AIS, VHF, Iridium, which one to choose?
The PLB is personal, worn on you, manually activated, 24h autonomy. The EPIRB is mounted on the boat, can trigger automatically via HRU, 48h autonomy and is mandatory offshore. The MOB AIS alerts your own vessel locally if someone falls overboard. The DSC handheld VHF provides voice communication and fast DSC alert. The satellite phone adds two-way conversation anywhere on the planet. Our expert guides cover every use case.
Fully simplified shipping and returns
Colissimo or Mondial Relay delivery within 48 business hours in mainland France, home or pickup point. Your rental duration starts on receipt, not on ordering: no time lost during shipping. The parcel contains the tested beacon, the flotation pouch (PLB3), the quick guide, the prepaid return label and the return packaging. Drop-off at a pickup point after your trip, automatic check-in at our Toulon warehouse.
Any question about our beacons?
Our team will help you pick the right kit for your cruise or your race.