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Applicable to: Indian shipowners

Effective Date: 07th March, 2005

Superseded Circulars: None mentioned

Key Changes and Requirements

1. EPIRB Registration

Every EPIRB must be programmed with the MMSI number (prefix 419 followed by six digits) and registered with the Indian National Mission Control Centre (INMCC), Bangalore.

Registration Form: Duly approved registration format of INMCC, Bangalore

2. De-registration Obligations

Shipowners must de-register/cancel EPIRBs when ships are handed over to new owners, upon change of registry, or when vessels are scrapped. Inform the Directorate to update records.

Till de-registration, the registered owner remains responsible for any inadvertent release/false alerts from the registered EPIRB.

INMCC Contact: DG Shipping

Important Note

Non-compliance may hinder rescue efforts and cause confusion with SAR agencies. Shipowners are urged to take immediate action.

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