- The AIS-SART should have a unique identifier to ensure the integrity of the VHF data link.
- The AIS-SARTs should be detectable at a range of 5 nautical miles over water.
- The AIS-SART should continue transmission even if the position and time synchronization from the positioning system is lost or fails.
- The AIS-SART should transmit within 1 minute of activation.