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LRIT COMPLIANCE<br />
This equipment can function as a marine communications terminal for the LRIT<br />
(Long-Range Identification and Tracking) system, as prescribed by the IMO regulation<br />
MSC.202(81). The LRIT uses the <strong>FELCOM</strong>'s Data Report/Polling feature for LRIT position<br />
reporting.<br />
The LRIT system is fully automatic, thus no operation is required of the user. However,<br />
follow the guidelines shown below to use this equipment as an LRIT device.<br />
The data listed below is sent by the <strong>FELCOM</strong> when it receives a command from the LRIT<br />
data center.<br />
ID number of this equipment<br />
<br />
Position of your ship<br />
Time of position<br />
The <strong>FELCOM</strong> sends data at intervals between 15 minutes and 6 hours.<br />
The <strong>FELCOM</strong> automatically receives commands (related to time of position reporting,<br />
transmission interval) from the LRIT data center. To receive the commands at all times,<br />
keep the equipment powered and logged in.<br />
Satellite System<br />
Coast Station<br />
Country A<br />
LRIT DATA<br />
CENTER<br />
Country B<br />
Country C<br />
LRIT system<br />
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