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Why Must I
Register My BeaconMT400 406 MHz beacons are
programmed with a unique identifying code which is transmitted
by the beacon in an emergency.After you purchase a 406
MHz beacon you MUST register this unique code with your
local rescue co-ordination authority (see below for details) so that,
if an emergency occurs and you need to activate your
beacon, the authorities will have immediate access to
your name, your emergency contacts and the type of vessel
or craft you are in. NOTE: The information provided
in the registration form is ONLY used for Search and
Rescue purposes.
What If My Details ChangeIf you
change any information on your registration (such as
phone number, address, vessel type, etc.) you MUST update
your 406 MHz beacon registration details with your local
authority.
What
If I Sell My MT400 to Someone ElseIf you
sell your 406 MHz beacon, advise your local authority
and make sure the purchaser knows to re-register the
beacon, or you may be contacted by rescue authorities
if it is activated.
What
If I Purchased My MT400 Second HandIf you
buy your 406 MHz beacon second hand, you should complete
a new registration form and register it with your local
authority ASAP, otherwise the original owner may be
contacted by rescue authorities if the beacon is activated.
Who
Is My Local Rescue Co-ordination Authority?
Australia
Forward your EPIRB registration to:Beacon Registration
Section, AusSAR
Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA)
GPO Box 2181
CANBERRA CITY, ACT 2601
Fax International: +61 2 6230 6868
Fax Local: 1800 622 153
Email: aus_beacon_query@amsa.gov.au
Phone International: +61 2 6230 6811
Phone Local: 1800 641 792
New Zealand
Forward your EPIRB registration to:Rescue Co-ordination
Centre New Zealand
PO Box 30050, Lower Hutt 6009
Fax: +64 4 914 8388
Email: 406registry@msa.govt.nz
Phone: +64 4 914 8383
AFTN: NZWNYCYX
Inmarsat-C: 582451200067
Where can I get a Registration Application
Form?Application forms for registering your
beacon are supplied in the packaging with your your
beacon. Additional forms are available on line at http://www.amsa.gov.au/Forms/amsa6.pdf
Who can register their beacon within AustraliaFor
a beacon to be registered in Australia the following
criteria must be met:
- The
beacon must be coded with the Australian country code
- The
owner must be an Australian resident or company
- The
primary nominated 24 hour contact should be in Australia.
If
you meet the above criteria, you should fill out the
registration form provided with the beacon and send
it to AMSA by facsimile or mail. Contact details are
included on the registration form and are listed above.
Residents of other countries buying beacons in Australia
should have the beacon coded and registered with their
country of residence.
A
Little More about the Coding of Distress Beacons406
MHz distress beacons are coded to reflect the beacon
type and its use. The coding carried out by the supplier
or manufacturer results in a unique identifier for your
beacon. When the EPIRB's signal is decoded, it reveals
the country code (503 is Australia) and, depending on
the protocol used, a vessel radio callsign, MMSI or
registration, or a serial number linked to the registration
database. In the case of beacons with a GPS input, a
GPS position is also included. If a beacon is coded
with an MMSI, radio callsign or vessel registration,
it is tied to that vessel. If the unit is later
re-sold or the ownership is transferred to another vessel,
it will need to be re-coded. Beacons coded using national
serial numbers available from RCC Australia can be transferred
more easily and, in the case of location protocols allow
for more accurate relay of the GPS position.
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