What is LRIT or Long Range Identification and Tracking System ?

1. All passenger ships including high speed craft.
2. Cargo ships, including high speed craft of 300 GRT and above.
3. Mobile offshore drilling units

Note:

Ships must automatically repost their position to their flag administration at least 4 times a day.

Testing Of  LRIT :

Upon installation the LRIT equipment should be tested by the CSP/ASP in accordance with the LRIT requirements. Ship owners are requested to contact the CSP for testing of sitcom ‘C’ equipment for LRIT with following details.

1. Name of vessel and call sign.
2. Ship Imm-c ID.
3. Make, model and equipment serial number.
4. Port of registry.
5. IMO number.
6. MMSI number
7. GRP
8. Sec area certified to operate A1, A2, A3 etc.
9. Due rate of safety radio survey.
10. Current log in ocean Area IOR/POR etc.

When can an LRIT ship turn off its LRIT equipment?

A ship engaged on an international voyage may switch off its LRIT equipment only when it is permitted by its Flag Administration, in circumstances detailed in SOLAS V/19: