False Activation of EPIRBs

In Case of False Activation on EPIRB:

Please take the following measures at once when you notice the transmission of distress signal other than the emergency disaster. a) Stop the transmission of the distress signal. b) Report followings to the maritime safety agency.

• Ship name, ship type, nationality
• EPIRB’S maritime ID
• Location of emission (where emission was stopped) and time Cause of emission
• EPIRB’s model, manufacturing number and date