Ocean Signal SafeSea S100 Search and Rescue Transponder (SART)

The SeaSafe S100 SART is designed to assist in the rescue and recovery of liferafts and survival craft. When switched on, the SART remains in a standby mode until automatically activated by an X Band Radar sweep from any vessel in the vicinity. The SafeSea S100 transmits a series of pulses which are displayed on the ships Radar as a line of dots, providing a bearing to the survival craft.

The activation controls are identical to those on theSafeSea E100 EPIRB, making use by unskilled operators much easier as well.

SARTs are required on:

• All IMO SOLAS vessels on international voyages
• One on 300-500GRT
• Two if over 500GRT
• One SART per every four liferafts on ro-ro passenger vessels
• Nationally mandated vessels, including fishing vessels, passenger craft, commercial workboats, etc
• Most Super and Mega yachts are required to carry a SART, especially if covered by the MCA code of practice, which is recognised by many countries.
• Voluntary fit vessels will also benefit by carrying a SART