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Latest Traffic Separation Schemes

Click here for the latest IMO Traffic Separation Schemes

INMARSAT L-Band EPIRB

Updated: 15th March 2006

INMARSAT are to withdraw their INMARSAT L-Band EPIRB Service (INMARSAT-E) from 1st December 2006. The majority of Type E sets are used in AUS, GER, NZL and NOR, with around 780 registered to yachts in these countries.

INMARSAT have cited the reason for the withdrawn being the uneconomic nature of the system compared with previous systems in more widespread use.

From 1st December 2006, all current 'type-E' users will be given free 406 MHz replacement beacons.

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Automatic Identification System Meeting Report

A report by Robin Sjoberg who recently represented ISAF at the AIS Class B specifications meeting. Posted - 23/01/04

Review of AIS

Following from the recent Conference of AIS, ISAF have released the following notes and Questionnaire for all sailors and MNAs.

Ballast Water - MEPC 49

A report regarding ISAF's involvement at the recent IMO MEPC meeting. Posted - 31/01/05

Radars and Racons

An article requesting any feedback on proposals to restrict the use of Racon Beacons. Posted 10/6/03

Australian Marine Safety Authority - Medicine recall

Recent Marine Safety Notice regarding the recall of an Austalians firms Sea Sickness Tablets. Posted - 6/5/03

New ISAF Liferaft Standards

NEW Liferaft Standards effective from 1st January 2003 - Posted 17/2/03.

Small Craft Radar Performance Standard

Background and developments regarding Radar performance standards. Posted - 18/2/03