The terminal is an integral part of Ship Security Alert Systems that are being implemented to meet the requirements of SOLAS convention Regulation XI-2/5.

The technology also assists with compliance of SOLAS regulation XI -2/3, which encompasses the International Ship and Port Facilities Security Code (ISPS).

The SAT 101 will transmit reports at specified intervals as well as sending alert messages when a user defined condition has been met or exceeded.

The terminal can also be polled to provide on demand information. A vessel's location and ETA along with status report messages can be remotely monitored on scalable marine charts to give shore side operations a constant overview of a single vessel or an entire fleet. The terminal's remote system monitoring capabilities also make it suitable for deployment on buoys and offshore platforms for environmental monitoring purposes.

As a two way communication device, the SAT 101 can be used for text messaging with the vessel and for remote control of on board systems. Incorporating a 12 channel GPS receiver for high accuracy location reporting, the SAT 101 consumes minimal power for long term unattended operation. It can be programmed to transmit reports varying from minutes to hours, with the exact interval determined by the particular application.

Effectively, the terminal is 'asleep' between transmissions, hence the low power consumption.

However, by pressing the panic button the message frequency can be dramatically increased, enabling, for example, Search & Rescue authorities to be provided with rapidly updated position reports.

MJ Information No: 18919