AIS SART
medium
AIS Search and Rescue Transmitter. SOLAS-mandatory survival craft locating device transmitting AIS distress signal on 161.975/162.025 MHz.
Known Models (4)
ACR AIS SART
AIS SART / 96 hrs
· Navigation Data / Sensor
battery_life: 96 hrs
solas_required: True
Common Failures:
- • Battery replacement schedule
- • Antenna telescoping mechanism
- • Water activation issues
Service: US brand. Widely available. Check SOLAS approval for flag state.
Spares: ACR: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
McMurdo SmartFind S5 AIS SART
AIS SART / 96 hrs
· Navigation Data / Sensor
battery_life: 96 hrs
solas_required: True
frequency: 161.975/162.025 MHz
Common Failures:
- • Battery expiry date
- • Antenna deployment issues
- • Hydrostatic release mechanism
Service: SOLAS-required. Battery replacement per expiry date. Annual inspection.
Spares: McMurdo: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
Sailor (Cobham) AIS SART
AIS SART / 96 hrs
· Navigation Data / Sensor
battery_life: 96 hrs
solas_required: True
Common Failures:
- • Battery expiry
- • Float-free release test
- • GPS antenna exposure
Service: Part of Sailor SOLAS safety pack.
Spares: Sailor (Cobham): Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
Weatherdock easyRescue AIS SART
AIS SART / 96 hrs
· Navigation Data / Sensor
battery_life: 96 hrs
solas_required: True
Common Failures:
- • Compact design — battery smaller
- • GPS acquisition time
- • Salt water activation test
Service: German-made AIS SART. Compact and lightweight.
Spares: Weatherdock: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.