Marine SART Safety Solutions

Ftron ensures SOLAS-compliant servicing, testing, and certification for Radar-SART and AIS-SART units. We inspect, test, and replace expired units and provide OEM spare parts. Our technicians support vessels across UAE, Singapore, India, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, and Egypt with onboard compliance audits and new installations.

SART Device Capabilities

📡 Radar-SART (9 GHz X-band) Testing
🛰️ AIS-SART MMSI Programming
🧪 Annual Performance Test with Printouts
⚙️ SART Battery Expiry Check & Replacement
📋 IMO/SOLAS Compliance Report Issuance
🛠️ Mounting Bracket & Float-Free Capsule Supply

📍 Onboard Inspection & Replacement
🧰 Faulty Unit Disposal with Certification
🔋 Battery Pack Supply for Ocean Signal, McMurdo, Jotron
📞 SAR Emergency Contact Programming
🚢 Lifeboat Integration Support
🖧 SART Beacon Activation Simulation

End-to-End SART Service

Radar-SART Testing

We simulate radar returns to verify X-band SART operation and print test results for class compliance.

AIS-SART Setup

AIS-SART units are programmed with vessel MMSI and tested for position transmission during SAR drills.

Battery & Expiry Support

We replace expired SART batteries and issue valid life-extension certificates approved by class societies.

Our SART Services Include:

📡 Radar-SART Simulation and Functional Testing
🛰️ AIS-SART MMSI Registration and Signal Check
🔋 Battery Inspection and Repack Service
📋 Class Report & Compliance Certificate Issuance
🛠️ Replacement with OEM Marine SART Units
📦 Supply of Float-Free Brackets and Mounts

Supported SART Equipment

✔️ Jotron, McMurdo, Ocean Signal & Kannad
📋 Complies with SOLAS, GMDSS, and IMO Standards
📟 9 GHz X-band Radar Compatibility
🛰️ AIS-SART with DSC Alert Capability
🛳️ Designed for Lifeboats, Life Rafts, EPIRB Racks

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is a SART?
SART stands for Search and Rescue Transponder. It is used to help locate lifeboats or vessels in distress by responding to radar or AIS signals.

2. What’s the difference between Radar-SART and AIS-SART?
Radar-SART replies to X-band radar pulses, showing lines on the radar screen. AIS-SART transmits GPS position via AIS to nearby vessels and aircraft.

3. Are SARTs mandatory?
Yes. SOLAS requires SARTs on certain vessels, typically one per lifeboat or rescue craft, depending on the vessel’s GMDSS area.

4. How often should SARTs be tested?
Annually, with documented test results. Batteries and functional output must be verified and logged for survey compliance.

5. Do SARTs expire?
Yes. Batteries and self-test modules expire every 5 years typically. Expired units must be replaced or have batteries changed by certified technicians.

6. Can you test SARTs onboard?
Yes. We carry portable SART testers to simulate radar or AIS signals and validate performance during onboard inspections.

7. Which brands of SARTs do you service?
We support Jotron, Ocean Signal, McMurdo, Kannad, GME, and all major IMO-approved SART manufacturers.

8. Can SARTs be reprogrammed?
AIS-SARTs can be reprogrammed with new MMSI numbers during transfer of ownership or new vessel assignments.

9. Are test results accepted by class?
Yes. Our test reports are class-acceptable and meet IMO/SOLAS annual testing documentation standards.

10. How do I arrange a SART service?
Contact us at service@ftron.net with your vessel’s name, location, and next port call for fast attendance.