jotron Tron 40VDR Capsule User Manual page 10

IV/15.9.2 of SOLAS 1974, in
accordance with MSC/Circ.
1039 guidelines
IV/15.9.2 of SOLAS 1974 as
amended to in accordance
with MSC/Circ.1039
guidelines
SOLAS Chapter IV reg. 15.9.2
and IMO MSC. Circ. 1039
IMO - MSC/Circ.1040 & rev.1
as required by SOLAS IV/15.9
Doc. No.: 87634 Rev. G
SOLAS regulation for Shore Based
Maintenance (SBM) of Satellite EPIRBs
within 5 years if: Passenger ships (> 12
passengers) and cargo ships (> 300GT)
engaged in International voyages, shall
perform SBM as follows: Latest by the
date of the EPIRB label with this text, or
the battery Label, whichever is first. And
when this EPIRB becomes due for SBM in
accordance with national requirements.
SOLAS regulation for shore-based
maintenance of satellite EPIRBs within 5
years, or by the date of battery expiry,
whichever is first. As it applies to
maintenance (servicing and tested) for
vessel that requires GMDSS compliant
equipment.
Regarding battery change. This must be
completed at a Jotron SBM authorized
location and it must also be approved by
the VDR manufacturer. The interval is
dependent on the flag-state
administration. If neither international
nor national regulations apply to the
EPIRB then the battery may be changed
by an authorized Jotron
partner/distributor.
Regarding yearly testing of 406 MHz on
satellite EPIRBs. Rev.1 requires that
annual testing be performed by an
authorized radio-surveyor or an
authorized person who is trained and
certified by Jotron.
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