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EPIRB - Coverage Check

406 MHz EPIRB carriage + float-free arrangement check per SOLAS IV Reg. 7.1.6 - mandatory on ships ≥ 300 GT.

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Formula, assumptions, and limits

GT300float-free 406 MHz EPIRBGT \geq 300 \Rightarrow \text{float-free 406 MHz EPIRB}
SymbolMeaningUnit
EPIRBEPIRBEmergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacon

Source: SOLAS IV Reg. 7.1.6 / Cospas-Sarsat

In short

406 MHz EPIRB carriage + float-free arrangement check per SOLAS IV Reg.

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