Boat SART S100

The SafeSea S100 Search and Rescue Transponder (SART) is a dedicated radar transponder that complies with IMO SOLAS regulations. Superior battery life – even at -20°C User-replaceable battery Non Hazardous battery Five-year replacement interval Compact size for easy liferaft packing Supplied complete with telescopic pole and storage bracket Carriage requirements SARTs are required on all IMO SOLAS vessels on international voyages:- One on 300-500GRT Two if over 500GRT One SART per every four liferafts on ro-ro passenger vessels Nationally mandated vessels, including fishing vessels, passenger craft, commercial workboats, etc Most Super and Mega yachts are required to carry a SART, especially if covered by the MCA code of practice, which is recognized by many countries. Voluntary fit vessels will also benefit by carrying a SART The SeaSafe S100 SART is designed to assist in the rescue and recovery of liferafts and survival craft. When switched on, the SART remains in a standby mode until automatically activated by an X Band Radar sweep from any vessel in the vicinity. The SafeSea S100 transmits a series of pulses which are displayed on the ship’s Radar as a line of dots, providing a bearing to the survival craft. The activation controls are identical to those on theSafeSea E100 EPIRB, making use by unskilled operators much easier