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Marine Order 27 (Safety of navigation and radio equipment) 2016
27EPIRBs — requirements for fitting and maintenance etc
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27 EPIRBs — requirements for fitting and maintenance etc
(1) An EPIRB must be fitted, maintained, transported and disposed of in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
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Note 1 Subsection 26(1) requires compliance with Regulations 6 to 18 of Chapter IV of SOLAS. Regulation 7.1.6 of Chapter IV of SOLAS requires each vessel to carry an EPIRB.
Note 2 A man-overboard-beacon (MOB) or a personal locator beacon (PLB) is not a substitute for an EPIRB.