08097.GEN- Additional information required for long-range identificacion and tracking of ships

Fleet / Safety letter 08097.GEN Re: Update to fleet / safety letter 080905.GEN / Additional information required for long-range identificacion and tracking of ships (LRIT)

Save this Date: DECEMBER 31, 2008 - LRIT Compliance Deadline

CLS, the organization contracted by the Vanuatu government to conduct conformance tests on its behalf, has recently advised VMSL that additional data is required in order to complete conformance testing.

In addition to the equipment manufacturer & model number and, the serial number of the designated SAT C or Mini-C installed on each vessel, the following information is required:
1. Gross Tonnage (ITC Tonnage)
2. SN numbers for Mini-C only
3. Firmware & version for the LRIT designated terminal
4. Sea areas in which vessel is authorized to operate
5. Date of last radio installation survey

Please note: when completing the attached form, list only one terminal with which you choose to transmit and receive LRIT data. If you submit more than one terminal, VMS will choose one terminal to submit to CLS.
Please complete the attached revised form and submit it to Ms. Dee Rescigno by email at drescigno@vanuatuships.com . You may also contact Dee should you have questions regarding LRIT compliance.

Best Regards,
Dee Rescigno
Senior Manager
Vessel Documentation and Customer Relations
Enclosure.
Website: www.vanuatuships.com
Email: email@vanuatuships.com
VANUATU MARITIME SERVICES LIMITED -- LRIT DATA INFORMATION SHEET

Please email the completed form to Ms. Dee Rescigno ( drescigno@vanuatuships.com ) as soon as possible.