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EPIRB - Coverage Check

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

Formula

$$ GT \geq 300 \Rightarrow \text{float-free 406 MHz EPIRB} $$

Symbol legend

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

Sources

  • SOLAS IV Reg. 7.1.6 / Cospas-Sarsat.