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CETC-VAI8-AIS-SART

CETC VAI8 AIS SART Search and Rescue Transmitter

Original price was: $1,250.00.Current price is: $775.00.

The CETC VAI8 AIS SART is a certified Search and Rescue Transmitter that broadcasts localized GPS emergency coordinates via international AIS channels 1 and 2 to all ships and aircraft within an 8 to 12 nautical mile radius. Certified by CCS and fully meeting IMO Resolution MSC.246(83) and IEC 61097-14 standards, it serves as an indispensable SOLAS liferaft and survival craft distress beacon.

SKU: VAI8
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Verified Technical Synopsis

The CETC VAI8 AIS SART is a certified Search and Rescue Transmitter that broadcasts localized GPS emergency coordinates via international AIS channels 1 and 2 to all ships and aircraft within an 8 to 12 nautical mile radius. Certified by CCS and fully meeting IMO Resolution MSC.246(83) and IEC 61097-14 standards, it serves as an indispensable SOLAS liferaft and survival craft distress beacon.

Technical Specifications & Engineering Parameters

AIS Channels AIS 1 (161.975 MHz) and AIS 2 (162.025 MHz)
RF Power Output 1.0W EIRP (+30 dBm)
GNSS Fix Speed Acquires GPS fix in < 1 minute (Cold Start)
Operating Battery Life Minimum 96 hours continuous broadcast at -20°C
Battery Expiration 5 years maintenance-free interval
Waterproof Depth Submersible to 10 meters depth (IP68)
Certifications CCS, IMO MSC.246(83), IEC 61097-14

Global Marine Supply & Warranty Assurance

Seanav Marine is an authorized distributor and stocking partner for CETC Marine Electronics. Every unit is tested and verified at our marine electronics testing center in Dubai Maritime City (DMC) prior to dispatch, accompanied by original manufacturer calibration sheets and classification inspection documentation.

Contact our marine engineers at sales@seanav.org for pricing, technical datasheets, and class survey support.

Technical Specifications & Operational Standards

Review certified engineering parameters, electrical inputs, data protocols, and Class compliance standards for this unit:

OEM Brand / ManufacturerCETC
Model / Part NumberVAI8
Equipment ClassificationSOLAS Mandatory Class A Marine AIS Transceiver
VHF Transceiver Power12.5 W High Power / 1.0 W Low Power (Automatic Switching)
Frequency Range156.025 MHz to 162.025 MHz (AIS 1 & AIS 2 Channels)
Standard ComplianceIMO MSC.74(69), ITU-R M.1371, IEC 61993-2, IEC 62288 BAM
GPS / BAM InterfacesDedicated Differential GPS Antenna Input + Bridge Alert Management Ports
Stock & Port LogisticsReady Stock for Immediate Vessel Supply across Mumbai, JNPT, Kandla, Cochin, Chennai & Visakhapatnam
In-the-Box DocumentationOEM Certificate of Conformance, Wiring Schematics, Installation & Operating Manual
B2B Marine Procurement & Same-Day Port Dispatch

Seanav Marine maintains bonded warehouse spare parts inventory and factory-trained technical riding squads across all major Indian ports. Immediate dispatch available to vessel agents, ship chandlers, and technical managers at Mumbai, JNPT (Nhava Sheva), Kandla, Mundra, Cochin, Chennai, and Visakhapatnam (view all 400+ ports →).

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