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Long-range identification and Tracking of Ships (LRIT)
Applicable to:
Shipowners, Managers, Operators
Effective Date:
8th October, 2008
Superseded Circulars:
None
Key Changes and Requirements
1. LRIT System Requirements
Ships must be fitted with a system to automatically transmit LRIT information at 6-hour intervals to an LRIT Data Centre. The system should comply with performance standards and functional requirements adopted by the Organization.
- Information to be transmitted: Ship's identity, position (latitude and longitude), date and time of position.
- Equipment requirements: Automatic transmission, remote configuration, polling command response, GNSS equipment interface, dual power source, EMC testing.
2. Implementation Procedure
India has established its own National Data Centre (NDC) for LRIT, developed by Antrix/SAC of ISRO. TATA Communications will operate as the Communication Service Provider (CSP).
- Shipowners' requirements: Carry out LRIT equipment type approval conformance test. Contact Shri. B T Rokade for testing.
- CSP/ASP testing: CSP/ASP to test LRIT equipment in accordance with MSC.1/Circ.1257 by October 2008. Cost to be borne by ship-owners.
- Certificate issuance: CSP to issue Statement of Conformity Report. Directorate General of Shipping to issue Certificate of Compliance upon satisfactory report.
- LRIT Equipment: Existing Inmarsat "C" equipment to be utilized. Replace or install additional equipment if non-compliant.
II/4 LRIT Requirements Testing Matrix
Refer to MSC.1/Circ.1257 for detailed testing matrix.
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