The system ‘Long-range identification and tracking system’ (LRIT) provides Authorities positions reports for merchant ships via INMARSAT C. Position reports are mainly used for Security, Safety, environmental and traffic monitoring.

Application

SOLAS V/19-1 applies to the following vessels engaged in international voyages:

Exemptions:

Those ships operating exclusively in sea area A1 and fitted with an Automatic Identification System (AIS) are exempt from LRIT regulations. The Faroese Maritime Authority wishes to advise ship owners, whose ships occasionally visit a foreign shipyards or harbour to obtain a test certificate.

Required Action by Owners/Operators

Ship must be LRIT tested and certified no later than 1 ^{st January 2008. Please keep in mind, the deadline is less than 3 months away}

Faroese Maritime Authority has appointed Pole Star Space Applications Limited (Pole Star) to provide a complete LRTI system fulfilling the SOLAS V/19-1 requirement.

Shipowners must apply directly to Pole Star, for testing and certification of their Sat C system, at the following e-mail address: ^{lrittesting@polestarglobal.com or alternatievely Phone +44 20 7313 7400 or Fax +44 20 7313 7401. Testing costs 200£ per terminal.}

Pole Star will submit a questionnaire concerning the nominated Sat-C terminal. On return of the questionnaire a 30- 48 hour remote testing procedure will be carried out. It is important that you ensure your terminals are switched on and logged into the Inmarsat network for the duration of the test.