Description
The Ocean Signal SafeSea S100 Search and Rescue Transponder (SART) is a dedicated radar transponder which complies with IMO SOLAS regulations.
The SeaSafe S100 SART is designed to assist in the rescue and recovery of liferafts and survival craft. When switched on, the SART remains in a standby mode until automatically activated by an X Band Radar sweep from any vessel in the vicinity. The SafeSea S100 transmits a series of pulses which are displayed on the ships Radar as a line of dots, providing a bearing to the survival craft.
The activation controls are identical to those on the SafeSea E100 EPIRB, making use by unskilled operators much easier.
Features
- Superior battery life - even at -20°C
- User replaceable battery
- Non Hazardous battery
- Five year replacement interval
- Compact size for easy liferaft packing
- Supplied complete with telescopic pole and storage bracket
- Waterproof to 10metre
Battery Type: Lithium Primary
- Chemistry: Lithium/Iron Disulfide (Li/FeS2)
- Operational Life: 96hours standby plus >12hours operational
- Battery Replacement: Interval 5years
Dimensions
- Size: Height 227mm x Diameter 65mm - 82mm
Regulatory requirements
- SARTs are required on all IMO SOLAS vessels on international voyages
- One units for vessels less than 300-500GRT
- Two units for vessels over 500GRT
- One SART per every four liferafts on Ro-Ro passenger vessels
- Nationally mandated vessels, including fishing vessels, passenger craft, commercial workboats, etc
- Most Super and Mega yachts are required to carry a SART, especially if covered by the MCA code of practice, which is recognized by many countries
- Voluntary fit vessels will also benefit by carrying a SART
Standards and Approvals
- IMO regulations - A.694(17), MSC.247(83)
- International Standards Radio - IEC61097-1
- International Standards EMC - IEC60945
- European approval - Marine Equipment Directive A.1/4.18
- USA Standards - FCC CFR47 part 80.1101