The general industry view is that SSAS systems, with their
prime purpose being that of security, should not be used for
cross-regulatory purposes ie SOLAS XI-2 Security and SOLAS
V Safety.
The rational for this view is that due to the nature of the
SSAS operation, the most effective and reliable systems are
deliberately designed to operate as a 'closed system' (such
as Pole Star's Inmarsat D+ based DSAS/DSAS-L and Alert products)
which provide a closed, secure system with its programming
and data use exclusively under the control of the appointed
Company Security Officer (CSO).
In contrast ....
(a) The LRIT operation must be remotely controlled and programmed
by an ASP/Data Centre on behalf of Flag,
(b) Multiple third parties including Port-State, Coastal-State
and Search and Rescue agencies are potentially utillising
the same equipment in parallel,
.... which means that an LRIT system must be 'open' to multiple
3rd parties to allow the shipboard LRIT equipment to be remotely
controlled .
For the above reasons and as a provider of Ship Security
Alert Systems, Aeoliki Marine cannot approve the use of any
Inmarsat D+ based SSAS equipment for LRIT compliance.
To discuss the supply and installation of a dedicated, stand-alone
transceiver as the best solution for LRIT compliance, contact
us at compliance@aeoliki.no
