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6.4 FALSE ALERT
False alerts transmitted by EPIRB
False alerts are a serious problem for the rescue service. Nearly 90% of EPIRB
initiated distress alerts turn out to be false alarms.
If for any reason, your EPIRB should cause a false alarm, it is most important
that you contact the nearest search and rescue authority and tell them it was a
false alarm. They can then stand down any rescue service (coast radio station
or appropriate CES or RCC). Use any means at your disposal to make contact.
Switch off the distress alarm by de-activating your EPIRB, as soon as possible.
If your beacon is activated in a non-distress situation or a distress situation
which has been resolved and you no longer require assistance, contact the
nearest search and rescue authorities via the most expeditious means available
with the following information:
• Beacon ID number (15 character UIN):
• Position (At time of activation):
• Date of Activation:
• Time of Activation (Time zone):
• Duration of Activation:
• Beacon marke and model:
• Vessel Name/lD:
• Circumstances/cause (if known):
USA
The United States search and rescue authority is the U.S. Coast Guard. The pri-
mary points of
contact are:
Pacific Ocean Area
USCG Pacific Area Command Centre
Tel: [phone]
Atlantic Ocean / Gulf of Mexico Area
USCG Atlantic Area Command Centre
Tel: [phone]
From Any Location
USCG Headquarters Command Centre
Tel: [phone]