SSAS (Ship Security Alert System)
medium
SOLAS XI-2/6 mandatory Ship Security Alert System. Covert distress alert to flag state authorities.
Known Models (4)
GMDSS AT SSAS
Satellite-based
· Navigation Data / Sensor
technology: Satellite
isps_required: True
Common Failures:
- • Limited service network
- • Testing compliance
- • Hardware quality
Service: Budget SSAS option. Check flag state approval.
Spares: GMDSS AT: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
JRC SSAS
Inmarsat-C based
· Navigation Data / Sensor
technology: Inmarsat-C
isps_required: True
Common Failures:
- • Integration with JRC Inmarsat
- • Button accessibility
- • Test procedure
Service: Part of JRC GMDSS console. Two covert activation points required.
Spares: JRC: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
Pole Star SSAS
Multi-satellite
· Navigation Data / Sensor
technology: Multi-satellite
isps_required: True
lrit_capable: True
Common Failures:
- • Antenna obstruction
- • Battery backup failure
- • Configuration issues
Service: Pole Star — also provides LRIT. Combined SSAS+LRIT unit.
Spares: Pole Star: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
Sailor (Cobham) SSAS
Inmarsat-C based
· Navigation Data / Sensor
technology: Inmarsat-C
isps_required: True
Common Failures:
- • Inmarsat-C link dependency
- • Covert button placement
- • Annual test failure
Service: Integrated with Sailor 6110 Inmarsat-C. Annual test mandatory per ISPS.
Spares: Sailor (Cobham): Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.