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EPIRB - Coverage Check

406 MHz EPIRB carriage + float-free arrangement check per SOLAS IV Reg. 7.1.6 - mandatory on ships ≥ 300 GT.

EPIRBGMDSSSOLAS
Requirement
Required - 406 MHz EPIRB with GPS
Status
Compliant
Formula, assumptions, and limits

Test weekly, battery renewed every 4–6 y. Cospas-Sarsat satellite constellation provides world-wide coverage. GNSS-equipped EPIRB improves SAR response time dramatically.

Symbol legend

SymbolMeaningUnitSource
Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacon - SOLAS IV Reg. 7