Posted by 2WayRadioHub on 14th Jun 2025

Ocean Silence: When the Ship’s PA Failed, Our Walkie Talkies Took Command

The sun was setting over the Atlantic as the S.S. Aurora glided peacefully on Day 3 of its 10-day voyage.
Dinner was being served. Kids were playing mini-golf on Deck 9. Everything was perfect… until the main PA system suddenly went dead.

An engine temperature alarm was triggered. No way to reach crew members scattered across 15 decks. The captain tried the emergency mic—silence.

For five critical minutes, the ship had no way to broadcast instructions.

But the security team wasn’t worried.
They had CARRBORG A63 encrypted walkie talkies.

  • Chief of Engineering: “Pump Room stable.”

  • Bridge to engine room: “Confirm auxiliary coolant flow.”

  • Medical team: “Standby, no injuries reported.”

  • Guest Services: “Quietly guide passengers away from engine access.”

The situation was resolved in 12 minutes. Most passengers never knew anything was wrong.

The captain later said:

“CARRBORG radios turned chaos into calm. If we’d relied solely on the PA, we would’ve had a different outcome.”

Now, every crew member on the Aurora fleet carries a CARRBORG radio.


Why Cruise Ships Trust CARRBORG Radios

  • Global Coverage via 4G LTE – Perfect for open-sea operations

  • Encrypted Communication – No interference or cross-talk

  • Rugged Build – Zinc alloy casing stands up to marine conditions

  • Long Battery Life – Lasts over 48 hours of active use

  • Group Management Console – Centralized team control

  • Works Without Wi-Fi or Satellite Radio – True emergency backup


Prepare Your Crew for the Unexpected

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