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otherwise there will be a delay whilst further alerts from the same source are
received and verified.
13.2 Registration Information for Australia & New Zealand
For Australia and New Zealand, the preferred method of registration is online
at
www.amsa.gov.au/beacons
13.2.1 Advice for EPIRB purchase or transfer
Registration of 406 MHz satellite EPIRBs with the EPIRB Registration Section
of the national authority* is mandatory because of the global alerting nature of
the COSPAS-SARSAT system. In New Zealand, registration is mandatory for
commercial vessels.
The information provided in the registration is used only for search and rescue
purposes.
Fill in the owner registration card immediately upon completion of the sales
transaction. Mail, fax or email the registration card to the national authority*
immediately. Registration cards are also available on line.
If the beacon is to enter service immediately, complete the registration card
and fax or email the information to the relevant national authority*.
If the beacon is being transferred to a new owner, the current owner is to
inform the national authority* by email, facsimile, letter or telephone of the
name and address of the new owner.
The new owner of the beacon is required to provide the national authority* with
the information as shown on the registration card.
This obligation transfers to all subsequent owners.
*The national authority is the Australian Maritime Safety Authority or the
Rescue Co-ordination Centre New Zealand, as appropriate. Contact details
are:
Australian Maritime
Safety Authority
(AMSA)
and
www.beacons.org.nz
Beacon Registration Section,
Australian Maritime Safety Authority,
GPO Box 2181,
Canberra City,
ACT 2601
Online registration: www.amsa.gov.au/beacons
Fax: +61 2 9332 6323
Local 1800 406 329
Email: ausbeacon@amsa.gov.au
Phone: +61 2 6279 5766 or 1800 406 406
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