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National LRIT Requirement as per SOLAS
Applicable to:
All vessels above 300GT plying on the coast of India
Effective Date:
10th November, 2010
Superseded Circulars:
NT Wing Circular No.4 of 2008, No.1 of 2009, No.2 of 2009 & No.1 of 2010
Key Changes and Requirements
1. LRIT Equipment Switching Off
Some vessels have been switching off LRIT equipment without informing the Indian NDC, leading to irregular position reporting.
- Affected Vessels: Those in dry docks, laid off for long repairs, or coastal vessels laid up during monsoon.
2. LRIT Equipment Deactivation
Ship owners must obtain NDC approval before deactivating LRIT equipment when selling or scrapping vessels.
NDC will remove the DNID and Member Number upon approval.
3. Multiple LRIT Terminals
Ship owners with two SAT C equipment and two SEIDs must inform Indian NDC which SEID is dedicated to LRIT.
4. Approval for Switching Off LRIT Equipment
Ship owners and managers must fill the attached performa to seek approval for switching off LRIT equipment.
Important Note
Non-compliance may attract investigation, penalty, and delay to vessels.
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