LONG-RANGE IDENTIFICATION AND TRACKING (LRIT) SYSTEM
The LRIT system to be operated on Hong Kong registered ships should comply with relevant IMO requirements to ensure correct ship information and proper data reception.
Operational notes
If there is any change to the shipboard LRIT system equipment or Inmarsat Mobile Number (IMN), an updated LRIT Conformance Test Report (CTR) issued by the Authorized Testing Application Service Provider (ASP) should be provided to Marine Department by email to mms@mardep.gov.hk the soonest possible. So that Marine Department can update the data at the National Database Centre.
For change of ship's name only and with other information of the LRIT system remain unchanged, the shipowner/management company may contact the ASP to re-issue the CTR. The re-issued CTR should again be provided to MD to update the ship's name.
The ship should ensure that the ship’s LRIT equipment and its associated IMN are activated and logged into the correct Inmarsat Ocean Region. If any problem is encountered, please restart the terminal and log in again.
Authorized Testing Application Service Providers (ASP)
The following Organizations have been appointed as an ASP to conduct LRIT conformance test for shipborne equipment on board Hong Kong registered ships and issue the CTR in accordance with the relevant provisions of MSC.1/Circ.1307/Rev.1 (as amended).
The list of authorized testing ASP can be referred to the link below:
Enquiry
Any queries in respect of the LRIT system directed to the Senior Surveyor/Cargo Ships Safety at Tel. No.: (852) 2852 4510, Fax No.: (852) 2545 0556 or by e-mail mms@mardep.gov.hk.