LRIT - FAQ's
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Sweden
Ireland
Switzerland
Norway
Isle of Man
Barbados
Lithuanian


Sweden
Ireland
Switzerland
Norway
Isle of Man
Barbados
Lithuanian


Q17. Do you have a worldwide service station network?
A17. The ISATM2M is a completely self contained and sealed unit, you can not open to inspect, if the unit fails over air diagnostic are performed to confirm failure and unit if failed then replacement will be sent to next port of call, subject to timescales. If we have not answered your questions please submit in the below box and we will respond without delay.
Q16. Hardware warranty?
A16. The same as Sat C one year.
Q15. Where is the best location?
A15. The DMR800 LRIT is designed in the same way as Sat C and will need a clear view to sky away from any shadow areas of accommodation or funnel. It is advised to place in a similar place as existing GMDSS or SSAS locations.
Q14. Do we need a technician to attend to install unit?
A14. The DMR800 LRIT is design with a single IP60 heat wrapped bonnet connection at the terminal end connect to standard 20m two core cable. It has been designed for ship crew to install with ease in limited time.
Q13. Where do we have to connect power into?
A13. It is advised to connect to emergency radio station power to ensure limited power interruption during service. The termination connect should have the ability of being turned on or off as per the LRIT requirements.
Q12. We are a tanker company and do not wish to perform hot work to fit the unit?
A12. The DMR800 LRIT is manufactured with performed fitting bracket.
Q11. Do you have stock?
A11. We have stock available at all times even for bulk orders.
Q10. What are your payment terms?
A10. MarineTrack has a minimum 50% deposit with account available subject to credit clearance or existing account holder.
Q9. What is the weight of the despatched unit?
A9. 8kg
Q8. Do you have Global distribution?
A8. MarineTrack express couriers direct from our warehouse in Singapore all prices are quoted FOB Singapore. At delivery times are no longer than 5 working days dependant on payment terms and costs are at standard courier charges.
Q7. What happens if the unit is sited correctly and fails?
A7. The unit is guaranteed to pass if sited correctly and will be exchanged if failed as per our warranty policy.
Q6. Does the unit come complete with a conformance test?
A6. No, because tests can fail if the unit has not been correctly sited or installed by the shipowner.
Q5. Who pays for the reports?
A5. The flag state not the shipowner.
Q4. After the test what happens?
A4. The unit will be transferred to your Flag State Data Centre Administrator and will commence reporting as per LRIT requirements.
Q3. Do we have to enter any details into the unit?
A3. NO the unit comes preinstalled with all LRIT firmware, each unit comes with a unique ID number that must be kept and produced when performing the conformance test.
Q2. Does the DMR800LRIT come pre-activated?
A2. Yes as soon as power in enabled to the unit a preloaded activation message will be send to confirm initialisation. Once received the owner must then contact the flag ASP to conduct a conformance test.
Q1. Our vessels are Registered under a number of Flags is the DMR800LRIT approved flag approved?
A1. We update everyday flag states that have delegated their conformance testing to an approved ASP, Application Solution Provider that recognises the IMO compliance of the DMR800LRIT. Please see the list on this page to confirm status. If the state is not listed the ship owner must contact the flag direct to confirm who is responsible for conformance testing.
| Assess existing hardware as many old Sat C will not be compatible with the new LRIT requirements. To assist in this assessment confirm who you registered flags are and we will be happy to offer conformance testing of your existing hardware. | |
| If your units are compatible we will perform controlled over the air Testing and if the unit passes you will be presented with a certificate of conformance for each unit. | |
| You are now compliant. | |
| If your existing system is not compatible or the system failed the initial test you will have to consider upgrading your existing unit, sending a technician to upgrade the system or purchase a new system. | |
| When you are presented with purchasing new hardware you must consider our DMR800LRIT which meets all IMO recommendations and is recognised by all major flag states. It is low cost alternative to upgrading, sending an engineer or purchasing the alternative Sat C. | |
| Purchase the DMR800LRIT, install and complete conformance test which is inclusive of the purchase cost. | |
| You are now compliant. | |
| To save time and money consider going to step 5 straight away. | |
LRIT Regulations
The Long-Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT) regulation will apply to the following ship types engaged on international voyages:
> All passenger ships including high speed craft,
> Cargo ships, including high speed craft of 300 gross tonnage and above, and
> Mobile offshore drilling units. All vessels of 300 gross tonnage and above on international voyage will need to be compliant with LRIT regulations.
Ships operating exclusively in coastal Sea Area A1 and fitted with an Automatic Identification System will be exempt.
Ships operating in near-coastal Sea Area A2 not fitted with Inmarsat C GMDSS will be required to fit a compliant terminal such as the DMR800LRIT.
Ships operating in polar Sea Area A4 above 70 degrees latitude will require a non-Inmarsat terminal that operates in conjunction with a low-earth orbit Communication Service Provider (CSP) approved by the Flag in conjunction with its appointed Application Service Provider (ASP).
A phased approach to the implementation of the regulation will allow for compliance not later than the first radio survey after 31 December 2008 or in the case of ships operating in Sea Area A4 not later than the first radio survey after 1 July 2009.
The terminal must be capable of being configured to transmit the following minimum information set in an Automatic Position Report (APR):
> The identity of the ship,
> The position of the ship, and
> The date and time of the position.
In addition, the terminal must be able to respond to polling for an on-demand IMO Resolutions
LRIT Resolutions
IMO Resolution MSC.202(81) - LRIT Regulation |
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| IMO Resolution MSC.210(81) - LRIT Performance Standard | |
| IMO Resolution MSC.211(81) - LRIT Timely Establishment | |
| IMO Resolution MSC.242(83) - Safety & Environment | |
IMO Resolution MSC.243(83) - Interim IDE |
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| IMO Resolution MSC.254(83) - Performance Standard Amendments | |
| IMO Resolution MSC.264(84) - Revised performance standards and functional requirements for the LRIT of Ships | |
| IMO Resolution MSC.265(84) - Established of the International Data Exchange on an interim basis | |
| IMO Resolution MSC.1/Circ.1256 - Guidance on the implementation of the LRIT system | |
| IMO Resolution MSC.1/Circ.1257 - Guidance on the survey and certification of compliance of ships with the requirement to transmit LRIT information | |
| IMO Resolution MSC.1/Circ.1258 - Guidance to Search and Rescue services in relation to requesting and receiving LRIT information | |
| IMO Resolution MSC.1/Circ.1259 - Interim revised technical specifications for the LRIT system |