(8) If the liferaft is equipped with an Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) or a Search and Rescue Transmitter (SART), the EPIRB or SART must be inspected and tested in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. An EPIRB must be tested using the integrated test circuit and output indicator to determine whether it is operative. As a part of this service we wish to have relevant information on our earlier products available. We know that many of our obsolete products are still in full operation in the market. We often receive requests for product information and user manuals concerning these products. AIS, GMDSS and PLB. AIS. EPIRB. SART and AIS-SART. VHF handheld radio. AMRD Group A devices are used for safety purposes, transmitting on Channels AIS 1 and AIS 2, or Channel 70 DSC. They include the SART, MSLD, EPIRB described above, as well as the Mobile Aid to Navigation (see MMSIs for AIS Private Aids to Navigation). Recognizing the differences in the 3-digit prefix for these three devices might be crucial in Hello friendsI am RAHMUDDIN ANSARIFrom Siwan Patna BiharMy channel name- Sailor AnsariPlease subscriber my channelMy channel link :- https://www.youtube.com/ § 122.728 Testing and servicing of Emergency Position Indicating Radiobeacons (EPIRB). The master of the vessel shall ensure that: ( a ) Each EPIRB, other than an EPIRB in an inflatable liferaft, must be tested monthly, using the integrated test circuit and output indicator, to determine that it is operative; EPIRB. The EPIRB (Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacon) is a communications device which is used to alert rescue services that a vessel is in distress. As the name indicates these devices use the 406MHz radio frequency to alert the the Search and Rescue Satellite aided Tracking also known as the COSPAS-SARSAT Syetem system. If for any reason an EPIRB is activated accidentally, the ship should contact the nearest coast station or an appropriate coast earth station or RCC and cancel the distress alert. 6 General Notwithstanding the above, ships may use any means available to them to inform the appropriate authorities that a false distress alert has been transmitted EPIRB. An EPIRB is intended for use in a marine environment and are generally mounted in a bracket that is easily accessible on one’s vessel. An EPIRB is larger in size than a PLB as it must encompass a larger battery to support its minimum transmission time of 48 hours. An EPIRB must also float vertically up-right, must have a strobe light ABOUT SARSAT. Find out how we detect and locate aviators, mariners and land-based 406 beacon users in distress using space-based tech. CLICK TO LEARN MORE…. The expiration date of the EPIRB’s battery should also be inspected. This is usually given on the EPIRB manufacturer’s label or on another plate affixed to the EPIRB. Battery life for most EPIRBs is 5 years. The battery must be replaced on or before the expiration date or if the EPIRB has been used in an emergency regardless of the length ORhSoL.