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Water sensor Activation

4. Activating your Crew1

1. Crew1 Overview

Manual Activation

COPYRIGHT

DISCLAIMER

USER GUIDE

2. Equipment in the Box

NETWAVE SYSTEMS reserves the right to change this specification at any time without notice and hereby 
specifically disclaims liability for any consequences of such action.

© 2022 SEAS OF SOLUTIONS BV AND/OR ITS AFFILIATES.  ALL RIGHTS ARE STRICTLY RESERVED.

The entire contents of this user instruction manual, including any future updates, revisions, and modifications, 
shall remain the property of Netwave Systems B.V. at all times. Unauthorised copies or reproduction of this 
manual, either in part or whole, in any form of print and electronic media, is prohibited. The contents herein 
can only be used for the intended purpose of this manual.

WARNING: An AIS MOB device is intended for use within the maritime environment where permitted by 
national administrations. When activated, it transmits a digital alert message to any vessel or shore station in 
radio range which is equipped with an AIS receiver. Deliberate misuse of the device could result in a penalty. 

WARNING: Please carefully read the instructions and get familiar with the test and activation procedures 
before using the device.

WARNING: An AIS-MOB Man overboard device is only intended for short range signaling to an AIS receiver 
installed onboard your own vessel. It will not directly alert the emergency services or other vessels. 

WARNING: An AIS MOB is designed for use with an AIS receiver and is not a substitute for a PLB or EPIRB. 

WARNING: This equipment is not intended for routine tracking of persons or property. This includes routine 
tracking of divers.

WARNING: Report occurrences of accidental activation to your local coastguard.

WARNING: If self-test is performed more frequently than once a month, then battery life may be reduced.

WARNING: Radio Licensing. This product is a radio transmitter. Some administrations may require that the 
user holds a valid radio license to cover its ownership and use.

WARNING: Contains a magnet, Prevention of false activation, store well away from other strong 
magnets.

Caution: 
when deploying 
antenna, be careful 
in its spring action 
to avoid eye injury.

1. Pull off the red antenna cap to release the antenna.

1. Antenna cap

2. Antenna

3. Battery LED (Green/Red)

4. Flashing LED

5. GPS LED (Green/Red)

6. Lanyard (to prevent loss of parts)

7. Self-Test zone

8. Water Sensor

9. Self-Test key, with magnet on the back side

10. Activation tab

The FastFind Crew1 AIS Man Overboard (MOB) device is designed to be carried by individual crewmembers and 
used in the event of a Man Overboard situation or personal emergency. When activated it transmits an AIS MOB 
message containing your position and ID via AIS (Automatic Identification System). The transmission will be 
received by AIS equipped vessels within local radio range. 

As the AIS MOB device includes an inbuilt GPS receiver, your current location is transmitted, dramatically 
reducing the time taken to locate and increasing rescue capability even in poor visibility. FastFind Crew1 also 
has a flashing white light to help rescuers pinpoint your precise location in the water.

The FastFind Crew1 is designed to be carried in the belt pouch provided. Alternatively, it can be fitted to 
lifejackets using the clip options supplied, ready to be activated in the event of a man overboard situation. After 
the lifejacket is inflated, pull the activation cord downwards, releasing the red cap and deploying the antenna. 
Transmissions will start shortly after, and the light will flash. Crew1 can also be stored in a standby mode, ready 
to automatically activate on contact with water.

2. Pull the activation tab off the Crew1 and the device 

will start transmitting alert messages immediately 
and the flashing light will operate.

2. When the water sensor embedded at the 

bottom side of the device is immersed in water 
for more than 3 seconds, the device will be 
activated and starts transmission.

1. Pull off the red antenna cap to release the 

antenna, leave the activation tab in situ, the device 
is now ready in standby mode.

Caution: 
when deploying 
antenna, be careful 
in its spring action 
to avoid eye injury.

3. Installing Crew1 on a Lifejacket

1. Strap Clip

The Crew1 is supplied as standard  with a webbing clip to attach the device to a 
lifejacket strap.

2. Oral Tube Clip

The Crew1 is delivered with an alternative clip which can be attached to the 
lifejacket’s oral tube. The Clip is designed to be installed on the left or right of the 
oral tube and replaces the webbing clip all together.

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1. AIS MOB unit with belt clip

2. Belt carry pouch

3. Oral tube adaptor clip

4. User guide

5. Self-Test key

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