Kannad Marine AIS SART - Manual (Page 3)

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The AIS SART is a locating radio beacon for use only in emergency situations. False
alerts endanger lives; help prevent them by understanding how to look after and
correctly operate the AIS SART.
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the AIS SART
‘search and rescue locating device’. The AIS SART
is designed to assist in survivor craft location during search and rescue operations.
The AIS SART is primarily intended for fitment by SOLAS vessels under carriage
requirement rules. SOLAS fitting rules differ depending on type and size of vessel and liferaft.
In general, at least one search and rescue locating device is carried on each side of every
passenger and cargo ship over 500 gross tons. Smaller SOLAS classified vessels are
required to carry at least one search and rescue locating device.
The AIS-SART is a portable device and should be stowed on board in a location where it can
be easily and rapidly placed in any liferaft.
Product registration
Each AIS SART carries a unique serial number printed on the label on the yellow body.
It is recommended that a record of the AIS SARTs
’ unique identifier number should be kept
by the vessels management organisation.
IN EMERGENCY