Satellite EPIRBs
Each satellite EPIRB will be checked to confirm whether:
Make, type and serial numbers are as previously recorded, or are in
line with subsequent licence changes.
Units are type approved, CE-marked or wheel-marked.
Operating frequencies are correct.
Equipment has a local homing facility (e.g. on 121.SMHz) or not.
Equipment has a facility for transmitting G PS-derived position
indication or not.
o Batteries are still in-date.
o There is a float-free facility and that the mechanism is satisfactory.
The Hydrostatic Release Unit (HRU) is still in date.
o Remote activation is available or not - and, if available, is satisfactory.
The EPIRB identity is correctly programmed into the unit.
o Self-test/performance checks are satisfactory.
o Lanyards are in good condition.
o EPIRB location(s) are suitable for automatic/manual release.
Search And Rescue (radar) Transponder (SART)
Each SART will be checked to ascertain that:
Make, type and serial numbers are as previously recorded, or agree
with subsequent licence changes.
Units are type approved, CE-marked or wheel-marked.
SART battery expiry dates are acceptable.o SART location(s} are acceptable.
o On-air checks against 3cm radar are satisfactory - and the SART(s)
exhibit the expected visual! audible signals.Airband transceiver (passenger vessels)
Each airband transceiver will be checked to confirm that:
Make, type and serial numbers are as previously recorded, or agree
with subsequent licence changes.
Units are type approved, CE-marked or wheel-marked.
Rated RF output power is as expected.
On-air checks are satisfactory.
There is no adverse electrical!magnetic interference from other
equipment.
A VHF Airband warning notice is displayed.206 THE NAUTICAL INSTITUTE