User's Manual

EPIRB1 User Manual
14 Part No. 912S-01365
6.6 Approvals
6.6.1 Marine Equipment Directive
The EPIRB1 is approved under the EU Marine Equipment Directive 96/98/EC as
amended by Directive 2012/32/EU under Annex A,1/5.6 for carry off purposes only.
6.6.2 Industry Canada Approval
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
6.7 Registration
It is a legal requirement to register your EPIRB with your national authority.
Failure to do so may result in prosecution. Accurate registration will help the
authorities if your EPIRB is activated and may speed up your rescue.
To register your beacon, contact your national registration authority via post,
email or online. Provide your 15 digit HEX ID (UIN), 5 digit checksum if required,
your contact details and emergency contact information. Some countries also
require additional information such as boat type and identification or alternative
emergency contacts.
For UK registrations go to: www.dft.gov.uk/mca/epirb
For USA registrations go to: www.beaconregistration.noaa.gov
For Australia go to: www.amsa.gov.au/beacons
For New Zealand go to: www.beacons.org.nz
Details of other authorities may be found at:
www.cospas-sarsat.int/en/beacons-pro/beacon-regulations-pro/beacon-
registration-contact-information
It is important to make sure that registration details are kept up to date and that
the authority is advised of change of ownership or disposal of your EPIRB.