Dimensions | Technical Information | Notice to Mariners

We are pleased to provide the following information to assist seafarers from around the world. However, neither Safety at Sea (Australasia)Pty Ltd nor its agents will have any responsibility or liability for any inaccuracies, falsehoods or errors in the information. For further information please see our disclaimer notice.

The fundamental function of the SART is to indicate its position by producing range and bearing information on any 9 GHz Radar screen(with no modification)

The SART code displayed on the radar screen is a series of dots extending radially outward from the location of the transponder, each series of dots representing a range of approximately 10 miles.

This indication is an internationally accepted signal for search and rescue operations.In addition, the SART gives confidence to liferaft survivors by giving a loud signal and visual indication of the approach of assistance when the SART is detected or interrogated by an active on board Marine Radar.

The SART can easily be removed from mounting bracket and taken into liferaft, thanks to small size and light weight. A velcro strap supplied makes safe and easy installation inside raft, giving good stability and transmission in heavy seas. Unit can be cast into the water. Tests have shown that when in the water signal can be picked up 2 miles away, which is double the specs required by ETS-300 151. In combination with your Epirb, (see Epirb) the chances of rescue are extremely high.

Dimensions

Body Diameter = 62mm
Floatation Collar diam. = 140mm
Height = 300mm
Weight =940 Gr
Body is made of polycarbonate and yellow coated aluminium with high resistance to shocks SOLAS approved and other type approved
ETS 300-151
IEC 1097-1

Technical Information
Frequency: 9.2 to 9.5 GHz
Polarisation: Horizontal
Antenna: Horizontal: omnidirectional +/- 2dB
Vertical :+/-12.5
Transmitter: Sweep rate
Forward :7.5 Nominal
Return0.4 Nominal
Radiated power 400 mw E.I.R.P.
Response delay 0.5 nominal
Receiver Effective sensitivity better than - 50dB
Recovery time : less than 10
Operating temp range -20 C to +55 C.
batteries will operate up to 100 hours standby
8-15 hours continous operation

Notice to Mariners
Since Feb 1st 1999 all ships MUST comply with GMDSS requirements (Global Marine Distress and Safety System)

In brief, this means

All ships between 300 and 500 GRT must carry one Sart
All ships 500 GRT andover must carry two sarts
All new building must fully comply with GMDSS requirements
Make sure you have your Kannard Epirb, see Epirb Rescue Beacons and your Rescuer Sart(s) on board.

Effective 2004 all Passenger RO RO ships must carry a SART in each liferaft. We now have a special SART dimensions 300mm long x 62 -110 max dia for packing within the liferaft. These Special SARTs are also special priced at NZ$1500