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SWP05 - Form 09

This document summarizes the inspection of a ship's 406 MHz satellite emergency position-indicating radio beacon (EPIRB). Key details checked include the EPIRB model and serial number, location onboard, battery and hydrostatic release unit expiration dates, successful self-test, correct radio frequencies and identification codes transmitted, registration status, and compliance with maintenance requirements. The inspection confirmed the EPIRB was functioning properly and in accordance with relevant regulations.

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SWP05 - Form 09

This document summarizes the inspection of a ship's 406 MHz satellite emergency position-indicating radio beacon (EPIRB). Key details checked include the EPIRB model and serial number, location onboard, battery and hydrostatic release unit expiration dates, successful self-test, correct radio frequencies and identification codes transmitted, registration status, and compliance with maintenance requirements. The inspection confirmed the EPIRB was functioning properly and in accordance with relevant regulations.

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Dromon Bureau of Shipping 406 MHz Satellite EPIRB Report

www.dromon.com

SWP05/Form 09
406 MHz Satellite EPIRB Report

Assignment No.

Name of Ship IMO Number Flag

Type of Ship Gross Tonnage Distinctive Number of Letters

MMSI Number

This is to confirm that the following survey has been conducted on board the above mentioned ship:

Survey Scope:

Survey Code Survey Scope Result

Number Finding Due date

THIS IS TO CONFIRM:
The 406 MHz Satellite EPIRB has been tested in accordance with IMO MSC.1/Circ.1040/Rev.1 as required by SOLAS Reg.
IV/15.9 and HSC Code para. 14.15.10.

Radio Surveyor

Place of Surveyor

Surveyor started

Surveyor completed
(Radio Surveyor's Signature & Stamp)

SWP05/Form 09 Revision Initial Page 1 of 3


Dromon Bureau of Shipping 406 MHz Satellite EPIRB Report
www.dromon.com

Remarks /
No. Item Reference Addressed
Comments
Installation details:
1.1 EPIRB make & type:
1.1 EPIRB S/N:
1.1 EPIRB location:
1.1 Battery expiry date:
1.1 HRU type:
1.1 HRU expiry date:
1.1 Homing frequency:
1.1 Date of shore-based maintenance:
1.1 Next date of shore-based
maintenance:
Test details:
2.1 Test equipment used:
2.1 Last calibration
2.1 Frequency measured:
2.2 The position and mounting for Yes No N/A
float-free operation has been
checked.
2.3 The presence of firmly attached Yes No N/A
lanyard has been verified and
found in good condition (the
lanyard should be neatly stowed
and must not be tied to the vessel
or the mounting bracket).
2.4 A visual inspection for defects has Yes No N/A
been carried out.
2.5 Self-test routine has been carried Yes No N/A
out.
2.6 The EPIRB identification (15 Hex Yes No N/A
ID) and other information is clearly
marked on the outside of the
equipment.
2.7.1 It has been checked that the EPIRB Yes No N/A
15 Hexadecimal Identification Digit
(15 Hex ID) and other information
from the transmitted signal has
been decoded.
2.7.2 It has been checked that the Yes No N/A
decoded information (15 Hex ID or
MMSI / call sign data, as required
by the Administration) is identical
to the identification marked on the
beacon.
2.7.3 It has been checked that the MMSI Yes No N/A
number encoded in the beacon
corresponds with the MMSI
number assigned to the ship.
3 EPIRB registration through Yes No N/A
documentation or through the
point of contact associated with
that country code has been
checked.
4 The battery expiry date has been Yes No N/A
checked.
5 The hydrostatic release unit (HRU) Yes No N/A
and its expiry date have been
checked.
6 The emission in the 406 MHz band Yes No N/A
using the self-test mode or an
appropriate device to avoid
transmission of a distress call to
the satellites has been checked.

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Dromon Bureau of Shipping 406 MHz Satellite EPIRB Report
www.dromon.com

Remarks /
No. Item Reference Addressed
Comments
7 The emission on the 121.5 MHz Yes No N/A
frequency using the self-test mode
or an appropriate device to avoid
activating the SAR system has
been checked.
8 The EPIRB has been maintained by Yes No N/A
an approved shore-based
maintenance provider at intervals
not exceeding 5 years as required
by the Administration.
9 Following the test, remounted the Yes No N/A
EPIRB in its bracket, and it has
been checked that no transmission
has been started.
10 The presence of beacon operating Yes No N/A
instructions has been verified.

Remarks

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