Navigation and Seamanship

6.8.2. Important features of EPIRB

1.EPIRB is powered by a Lithium battery that has a placement interval of 5 years.

2.Once activated it can emit signals for at least 48 hours.

3.It can be activated on floatation in water and manually while on board or in a liferaft.

Aboard ship:

DO:

• Place the EPIRB in the open, clear of overhangs

• Keep the EPIRB upright (hold it if necessary)

• Switch on the EPIRB

DON’T:

• Place the EPIRB close to large structures

• Lay the ERIRB on its side

• Place the EPIRB under cover

OK

In a liferaft:

DO:

• Make sure you switch on the EPIRB

• Hold the EPIRB up as high as possible.