RYA SRC EPIRB, SART & Emergency Equipment 2

Question 1

What is the main operational difference between an AIS SART and a radar SART?

Accepted Answer

An AIS SART is detected by AIS receivers and displays on a chartplotter; a radar SART is detected by X-band radar

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An AIS SART has a greater range than a radar SART

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An AIS SART requires a satellite uplink; a radar SART does not

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An AIS SART is for personal use; a radar SART is for vessel use only

Question 2

What is the minimum battery life required for a correctly certified 406 MHz EPIRB?

Accepted Answer

48 hours of continuous operation

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24 hours of continuous operation

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72 hours of continuous operation

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96 hours of continuous operation

Question 3

How should a SART be positioned when activated in a survival craft?

Accepted Answer

As high as possible, at least 1 metre above sea level

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Submerged slightly below the waterline to protect the antenna

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Horizontal at the waterline for maximum signal spread

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Stored flat inside the liferaft for protection

Question 4

What key information is encoded in a 406 MHz EPIRB signal?

Accepted Answer

The vessel's unique identifier (linked to MMSI/registration) and GPS position if fitted

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Only the vessel's GPS position at time of activation

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Only the time and date of activation

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The vessel's speed, course, and last known port

Question 5

At approximately what range can a searching vessel's radar detect a SART, assuming a radar antenna height of about 15 metres?

Accepted Answer

8–10 nautical miles

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1–2 nautical miles

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5 nautical miles

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20 nautical miles

Question 6

Where should an EPIRB be registered in the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

With the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA)

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With the Royal Yachting Association (RYA)

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Directly with the manufacturer

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With the local harbour master or marina

Question 7

What distinctive pattern does a SART create on a vessel's radar screen when activated?

Accepted Answer

A line of 12 dots extending outward from the SART's position towards the searching vessel

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A single bright dot at the SART's position

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A solid circle centred on the SART's position

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A cross-shaped pattern centred on the SART's position