How To Register Your Epirb; Emergency Contact - mcmurdo Smartfind G8 AIS User Manual

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HOW TO REGISTER YOUR EPIRB

EPIRB registration is now available on-line. This is the preferred method of
registration. The website address for various countries is given below:
Country
Australia
New Zealand
UK
USA
Other (COSPAS-SARSAT)
Go to the registration website for your country/flag state and follow the
instructions.
The COSPAS-SARSAT website provides registration details for many
countries:
In case on-line registration is not available, three registration forms are
provided: one to be completed immediately and two are for future use. These
forms are pre-printed with your EPIRB's identity; all you have to do is complete
details of your vessel and provide contact numbers. Wherever possible the
forms are also pre-printed with the correct mailing address and a faxback
number. If your form does not have a mailing address, contact your supplier.
When you have completed the form, you can choose to fax it or mail it.
It is usual to receive confirmation when you register. In Australia, the UK and
USA you will also receive a "Decal" sticker which you must fit to the EPIRB
itself. The Decal is proof of registration - not having a Decal is an offence.
Useful registration contacts are:
USA Sarsat Beacon Registration
NOAA/Sarsat Beacon Registration,
NSOF, E/SP053,
1315 East West Highway,
Silver Spring,
MD 20910-9684.
Tel 888 212 7283
Fax 301 817 4565

13.1 Emergency contact

It is VITAL that the emergency contact information is accurate, particularly
regarding the telephone number, as this will be used to validate an alert. Only
if the beacon registration and approximate location details can be confirmed
will USCG (United States Coast Guard) launch an immediate rescue,
www.cospas-sarsat.int
Website address
www.amsa.gov.au/beacons
www.beacons.org.nz
forms.dft.gov.uk/mca-sar-epirb
www.beaconregistration.noaa.gov
www.406registration.com
UK EPIRB Registry
HM Coastguard (Southern),
Pendennis Point,
Castle Drive,
Falmouth,
TR11 4WZ.
Tel 01326 211569
Fax 01326 319264
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