OUPV & 100-Ton Master · EPIRB — Registration
A 406 MHz EPIRB must be registered with:
- ANo one — registration is optional
- BNOAA, and re-registered when ownership or contact information changes✓ Correct
- CThe local marina
- DThe vessel's insurance company only
Explanation
U.S. 406 MHz beacons must be registered in the NOAA SARSAT database. The registration links the beacon's unique ID to the vessel and emergency contacts, letting rescue coordinators verify a real distress and respond faster. It must be kept current and renewed (every two years).
Authority: NOAA SARSAT beacon registration; 47 CFR
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