Satellite EPIRB (emergency beacon) should ensure the transmission of alarm signals of distress on satellites in polar orbits.
- There should be a check of the ARB is provided without using the satellite system.
- The power source should have sufficient capacity to ensure the operation of the satellite ARB for at least 48 hours.
- The satellite EPIRB should be included for storage devices unchangeable part of a distress message using a non-volatile memory.