Epirb got transmitted by mistake ? what action ? why cannot we switch off the epirb directly ?

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1. Contact the Nearest MRCC.Same can be obtained from ALRS Vol 5.
2. Inform the nearest MRCC that EPIRB got activated by mistake.
3. Switch off EPIRB by taking out its battery.
4. Inform the company about the incident.
5. Log into the Devk Log book of all events.

 We should not switch off immediately since the MRCC might think that the vessel is already sunk and will take longer to contact us as then we will not be transmitting any signal. MRCC may start its SAR operations which will result in useless expenses.

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In addition the answer below-

In case of Indian vessels, incidents involving false alert should also be informed to DG shipping without any delay by fax/telex/telephone.

A questionnaire will be sent by MRCC asking
STATE REASON FOR ACTIVATION, SUCH AS;  -MISHANDLING HUMAN ERROR I.E.:      IMPROPER %u2013USE,  -INSTALLATION -TESTING AND MAINTENANCE, -DISPOSAL  (BATTERY   INSTALLED), -OPERATION PROCEDURE,  OR OPERATOR UNFAMILIAR WITH EPIRB, OTHER    -TECHNICAL REASON, I.E.: FAULTY ACTIVATION SWITCH, WATER INGRESS, TRANSMITTED DISTRESS SIGNAL WHILE IN TEST POSITION, OR OTHER  %u2013MOUNTING FAILURE, I.E: STRAP OR BRACKET FAILURE, FAULTY RELEASE MECHANISM, IMPROPER  MOUNTING,  OTHER   -ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS I.E.: EXTREME WEATHER WITH WASH-OVER, LIGHTENING, THE EPIRB WAS WASHED OVERBOARD, OTHER.


When a distress alert is received and on investigation it is found that the false distress alert has been transmitted due to insufficient precaution or negligence, and INMCC, Bangalore or INMCC covering the vessel's area of operation is not immediately informed, then recovery of actual costs involved in pressing into service of Coast Guard and/or aircraft may have to be borne by shipping company in addition to any fine that may be imposed.