The newest addition to the SkyWave family of IsatM2M terminals, offers ship owners and operators a low-cost option for meeting the international Long Range Identification & Tracking (LRIT) compliance deadline on December 31st, 2008.

The SkyWave DMR-800LRIT terminal is a standalone terminal designed to enable LRIT compliance at a minimal cost.

SkyWave DMR terminals are easy to install and have a low total cost of ownership. Built on SkyWave’s proven reliability in ship security and vessel monitoring systems, the DMR-800LRIT is a DMR-800L terminal pre-configured for LRIT. As a complimentary technology to existing installed equipment, the DMR-800LRIT terminal on the SkyWave IsatM2M network assures compliance at low cost.

For more information on the suitability of IsatM2M for LRIT, read the DMR-800LRIT and IsatM2M for LRIT document.

Read the DMR-800LRIT technical datasheet for more information on the DMR-800LRIT terminal.

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SkyWave DMR-800 Offers Low-Cost Option for LRIT Compliance

Established by the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Maritime Safety Committee (MSC), LRIT requirements came into effect on January 1st, 2008. Vessels affected include passenger ships, including high-speed crafts; cargo ships greater than 300 gross tonnage; and mobile offshore drilling units. LRIT compliance requires that vessels automatically transmit their identity and date and time-stamped position at regular intervals. For more information on LRIT requirements, visit www.imo.org.

For more information, contact a SkyWave Sales Representative or complete an online information request form.