As per solas requirement vessel-
♦ Between 300 to 500 GT= 2 no to be carried
♦ Above 500 GT= 3 no to be carried.
• It can be continuously transmitting for 8 hrs and stand by for 24 hrs.
• Channel = 16 for ship to ship
Channel = 06 for ship to aircraft
• Range of communication = 5 to 8 nautical mile
• It shall highly visible in color
• It have ON/OFF visual indication
• Water proof and buoyant
• Capable of single hand operation.