National 406 Day: Coast Guard urges mariners to properly register and dispose of emergency beacons

U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 04/04/2025 02:00 PM EDT

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National 406 Day: Coast Guard urges mariners to properly register and dispose of emergency beacons
04/04/2025 01:40 PM EDT

In recognition of 406 Day on April 6, a national campaign led by NOAA to spread awareness of the importance of emergency position indicating radio beacons (EPIRB), the Coast Guard is urging mariners to properly register and dispose of their emergency beacons.

 

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