LRIT CONFORMANCE

From 1st July 2009, the Long Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT) regulation implemented under SOLAS V/19-1 requires operators of ships engaged on international voyages, including passenger ships, cargo ships of 300 gross tonnage and above, and Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (MODUs) to provide tested and certified shipborne equipment for the transmission of LRIT information.

For full details of the LRIT regulations, please visit our dedicated website www.lrit.com.

LRIT Conformance Testing

Pole Star is the leading provider of LRIT testing, having conducted more than 20,000 LRIT Conformance Tests worldwide. It has been appointed Authorised Testing ASP for 85 Flag Administrations.

Pole Star offers testing on Inmarsat C, SkyWave IsatM2M and Iridium terminals.

Key features

Web-based system allows operator to manage their own account, initiate tests and review progress

System manages all aspects of test: terminal commissioning, satellite communications network, management, production of detailed test result and suggested corrective action on failed equipment

Provision of LRIT Conformance Test Report where authorised.

Hardware options

Where the existing onboard equipment is not suitable or a stand-alone LRIT solution is required, Pole Star recommends the installation of a dedicated LRIT terminal. Pole Star offers a choice of two LRIT equipment packages that include the LRIT Conformance Test.

SkyWave DMR-800LRIT: Pre-registered and activated for Inmarsat IsatM2M service, the pre-configured LRIT unit is delivered directly to the ship and ready for immediate use.

Thrane & Thrane TT-3000LRIT: A simple and secure terminal delivered directly to the ship, pre-configured for immediate use and inclusive of all Inmarsat C operational processes.