Ocean Signal SafeSea S100 SART with Mounting Pole

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.FeaturesSuperior battery life – even at -20CUser replaceable batteryNon Hazardous batteryFive year replacement intervalCompact size for easy liferaft packingSupplied complete with telescopic pole and storage bracketWaterproof to 10metreBattery Type: Lithium PrimaryChemistry: Lithium/Iron Disulfide (Li/FeS2)Operational Life: 96hours standby plus >12hours operationalBattery Replacement: Interval 5yearsDimensionsSize: Height 227mm x Diameter 65mm – 82mmRegulatory requirementsSARTs are required on all IMO SOLAS vessels on international voyagesOne units for vessels less than 300-500GRTTwo units for vessels over 500GRTOne SART per every four liferafts on Ro-Ro passenger vesselsNationally mandated vessels, including fishing vessels, passenger craft, commercial workboats, etcMost Super and Mega yachts are required to carry a SART, especially if covered by the MCA code of practice, which is recognized by many countriesVoluntary fit vessels will also benefit by carrying a SARTStandards and ApprovalsIMO regulations – A.694(17), MSC.247(83)International Standards Radio – IEC61097-1International Standards EMC – IEC60945European approval – Marine Equipment Directive A.1/4.18USA Standards – FCC CFR47 part 80.1101