Ocean Signal SafeSea S100 Search & Rescue Transponder

The SafeSea S100 Search and Rescue Transponder (SART) is a dedicated radar transponder that complies with IMO SOLAS regulations. A SART is designed to aid the rescue authorities locate you in emergency. Although it is not a primary alerting device, like an EPIRB, it will guide the rescue craft to you by displaying a position and bearing line on the rescue craft’s radar.

• Superior battery life – even at -20°C
• User-replaceable battery
• Non Hazardous battery
• Five-year replacement interval
• Compact size for easy liferaft packing
• Supplied complete with telescopic pole and storage bracket

Carriage requirements

SARTs are required on all IMO SOLAS vessels on international voyages:-

• One on 300-500GRT
• Two if over 500GRT
• One SART per every four liferafts on ro-ro passenger vessels

Nationally mandated vessels, including fishing vessels, passenger craft, commercial workboats, etc

• Most Super and Mega yachts are required to carry a SART, especially if covered by the MCA code of practice, which is recognized by many countries.
• Voluntary fit vessels will also benefit by carrying a SART

The SeaSafe S100 SART is designed to assist in the rescue and recovery of liferafts and survival craft. When switched on, the SART remains in a standby mode until automatically activated by an X Band Radar sweep from any vessel in the vicinity. The SafeSea S100 transmits a series of pulses which are displayed on the ship’s Radar as a line of dots, providing a bearing to the survival craft.

The activation controls are identical to those on theSafeSea E100 EPIRB, making use by unskilled operators much easier