What statement is true regarding tests and maintenance that could be provided for the SART?
Full verification within manufacturer's specifications by the on-board maintainer would be a requirement for all vessels in the A3 & A4 sea areas using measuring equipment to generate 9 GHz signals.
Battery should be replaced within the 90 day grace period following the manufacturer's expiration date shown on the SART and the SART should only be tested at-sea to reduce interference to other vessels.
Correct Answer
Extremecare should be exercised because testing of the SART may be received by other vessels, may be interpreted as a Distresscondition, or it may interfere with other vessels' safenavigation.
Battery should be replaced with a new one before the manufacturer's expiration date shown on the SART and the SART should only be tested in port to reduce interference to other vessels.
Why should functional testing of a SART be minimized?
Potential interference with safe navigation, notifying other vessels of an actual Distress and minimize power consumption.
Minimize power consumption of the battery and only test at sea to reduce potential interference or confusion.
Possibility of misinterpretation by other vessels as a Distress situation and only test in port to prevent potential interference with safe navigation or at-sea vessels.
Correct Answer
Potential interference with safe navigation, possible misinterpretation of an actual Distress, minimizes draining the battery.