Felcom 12-15-16 Ssas Tie

SSAS (Ship Security Alert System)
FELCOM 12/15/16
Important;
This manual is intended for use by authorized FURUNO service technicians for the installation of this equipment. Under no circumstances should the contents of this manual be released to the user.
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FIRST EDITION : JUL . 2004
PUB.No. TIE-56351-A ( NAYO ) FELCOM12/15/16 (IC307)
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Contents
SSAS Check Sheet Survey of SSAS Installation
1. System 1
1.1 System Overview1 1.2 Carriage Requirement2 1.3 SSAS operation flow 3
2. System configuration 6
2.1 FELCOM 15 SSAS system 6 2.2 FELCOM 16 SSAS system 7 2.3 FELCOM 12 SSAS system 8 2.4 Power Supply9
3. Installation 10
3.1 Location of Antenna 10 3.2 Location of SSAS Alert Unit: IC-30711
4. Setup 12
4.1 Jumper setting12 4.2 Menu setting 13
5. Operation 15
5.1 Operation mode 15 5.2 Changing password 17 5.3 Getting into SSAS manager mode18 5.4 SSAS menu setting 19 5.4.1 Setting SSAS Report 1-5 Destination 19 5.4.2 Setting Message Contents20
6. Functional test 22
6.1 Error message 22 6.2 Alert button test 23 6.3 Sending Test Message (Test mode) 24 6.3.1 FELCOM 12 and 15, FELCOM 16; when PC terminal is connected 24 6.3.2 FELCOM 16; when PC terminal is not connected 25
Contents
7. Updating program 27
7.1 Checking program version 27 7.1.1 FELCOM 15 and 16 27 7.1.2 FELCOM 12 27 7.2 Procedure: FELCOM 15 (TERM CPU and RF CON/CPU) 28 7.3 Procedure: FELCOM 16 (RF CON/CPU)29 7.4 Common with FELCOM 15 and 16; Updating of PC Terminal software30 7.5 Procedure : FELCOM 12: CPU-2 30 7.5.1 With IB-581 30 7.5.2 With IB-582 31 7.6 Procedure : FELCOM 12: Terminal unit 32 7.6.1 IB-58132 7.6.2 IB-58232
8. Q&A 33
Q1) Which protocol does SSAS report use ? Q2) Is SSAS alert free of charge ? Q3) Is Inmarsat D+ a Ship Security Alert System (SSAS) solution ? Q4) How many SSAS alert unit (IC-307) is required ? Q5) Does FELCOM 15/16 SSAS carry the wheel mark (the EC conformity mark) ? Q6) Which classification society issues the type approval certificate for FELCOM 15/16 SSAS ? Q7) What happens when the unit is turned on with the alert button ON ? Q8) How many operating modes does FELCOM 15/16 SSAS have ? Q9) How often SSAS report is transmitted ? Q10) Which terminal is selected to the destination type ? Q11) How to fill in Other Inf. Line ? Q12) Which memory retains SSAS report data ? Q13) Which priority does SSAS report have ? Q14) What happen, when press the alert button after the ship moves in the other ocean region ? Q15) What happens when the SSAS alert button is pressed in Logout mode ? Q16) Why SSAS alert units are connected in daisy chain configuration ? Q17) Why the number of the SSAS alert unit is limited to 3 ? Q18) Why existing Inmarsat-C does not synchronize with the NCS Common Channel after installing FELCOM 16 SSAS system additionally ? (Both units are set to use the same NCS CC.) Q19) What test should be performed after installation ? Q20) Neither audible nor visible alarm is generated when the SSAS alert button is pressed. How can we recognize SSAS transmission ? Q21) The alert cannot be cancelled with the alert button depressed what should I do. Q22) Can we send SSAS Test Message using Inmarsat loopback test facility ? Q23) Can SSAS function be switched on and off ? Q24) How multiple SSAS reports are transmitted ? Q25) How the system works when ocean region changes ? Q26) What happens if E-mail address is wrong ? Q27) How classNK test the SSAS installation ?
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Contents
Appendix
Checklist for survey of ship Security Alert System National contact points by SSAS MSC Res. 147(77) MSC Cric 1072 MSC Cric 1073
Outline Drawing
IC-115/116 Antenna unit (C5635-G01) -------------------------------------------------------- D-1 IC-216 (C5638-G01) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- D-2 IC-215 (C5635-G02) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- D-3 PR-240 (C5003-G3) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- D-4 Junction Box: IC-315 (C5635-G06) ---------------------------------------------------------- D-5 SSAS Alert unit: IC-307 (C5635-G10) ------------------------------------------------------- D-6 SSAS Alert unit (Bulkhead mount): IC-307C5635-G11 ------------------------------ D-7 Lithium Battery: BU-160C5635-Gxx ---------------------------------------------------- D-8
Interconnection Diagram
FELCOM 15 (C5635-C01) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- S-1 FELCOM 16 (C5638-C01) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- S-2 FELCOM 12 (C5613-C01) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- S-3
Schematic Diagram
Communication unit: IC-216 (C5638-K01)--------------------------------------------------- S-4 IC-216 SSAS I/F board: 16P0230 (C5638-K05) --------------------------------------------- S-5 SSAS Alert unit: IC-307 (C5635-K20) -------------------------------------------------------- S-6 IC-312 SSAS I/F board: 16P0231 (C5613-K16) --------------------------------------------- S-7 Lithium Battery: BU-160 (C5635-K21) ------------------------------------------------------- S-8 PR-240: IC-307 (C5003-K02) ------------------------------------------------------------------ S-9
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SSAS Check Sheet

Ship Name MMSI Ship Company Name Ship Security Officer Name INMARSAT Model INMARSAT ID (IMN) SSAS installation Location of SSAS SSAS Alert Unit-1 SSAS Alert Unit-2 SSAS Alert Unit-3 Junction Box Antenna (ADE) Comm. Unit (BDE) Connection of Power Supply Setup (Designation by Administrator) Report-1 Report-2 Destination Report-3 Report-4 Report-5 Report Interval Report-1: Report-2: Other Inf.
Note) The destination and Massage Content of SSAS reports vary according to the Administration. Setup Vessel name, MMSI, IMN and Other Inf. in Massage Content, In Other Inf. , e.g. IMO Number, Ship Company Officer Name, Call Sign and etc.
Call Sing IMO No.
S/No.
Type IC-307 IC-307 IC-307 IC-315 / IC-312
S/No.
Report-3:
Report-4:
Report-5:
Check No.1 SSAS Alert Unit SSAS Alert Unit No.2 SSAS Alert Unit Button Test No.3 SSAS Alert Unit Destination of Test MSG. Nav Data PV Test Port: Technician: Data:
FURUNO form
Survey of SSAS Installation

Note) Administrator should fill in the sheet.
Ship Name MMSI Ship Company Ship Security Officer Name Ship Company Officer Name
Call Sing IMO No. Tel: Tel: Tel:
Installation
Location of Antenna (ADE)
Location of Comm. Unit (BDE) Main source and Alternative source: No.1 SSAS Alert Unit No.2 SSAS Alert Unit No.3 SSAS Alert Unit
Connection of Power Supply
Ah)
Location of SSAS Alert Unit
Setup (Designation by Administrator) Report-1 Report-2 Destination Report-3 Report-4 Report-5 Report Interval Report-1: Report-2: Other Information
Report-3:
Report-4:
Report-5:
e.g. IMO No., Ship Company Officer Name, Call Sign and so on.
Date: Administrator: Signature:
FURUNO form
1. System SSAS
** Introduction **
Company Security Officer is responsible to decide; 1) Location of the antenna and alert unit 2) Selection of power supply 3) Contents of SSAS report message 4) Selection of station where SSAS alert report is sent 5) Report transmission interval - Factory- program modified sets for SSAS FELCOM 15: SNo. 3533-1699 and after FELCOM 16: SNo. 3534-0695 and after - Factory- FELCOM 16 hardwear modified ([Junction] port added.) sets foe SSAS SNo. 3534-0264 and after
1. System
1.1 System overview
When a ship is under attack, an SSAS report containing ships name and MMSI number, position is sent to up to five locations specified by the ships captain or authorized personnel. Neither audible nor visible alarm is generated while the SSAS report is being transmitted to ensure intruders are not alerted. The SSAS is protected with a password to prevent it from being operated by an unauthorized personnel. The SOLAS Regulation XI-2/6 requires vessels of 500 GT or more constructed before 1 July 2004 to install an SSAS.
Inmarsat System
Ship Name, MMSI No., Ship Position, etc.
Headquarters Ship
Ships Company, Management Company
1. System
1.2 Carriage requirement

Regulation 6 of SOLAS chapter XI-2 states that; 1. All ships shall be provided with a ship security alert system, as follows: .1 ships constructed on or after 1 July 2004; .2 passenger ships, including high-speed passenger craft, constructed before 1 July 2004, not later than the first survey of the radio installation after 1 July 2004; .3 oil tankers, chemical tankers, gas carriers, bulk carriers and cargo high speed craft, of 500 gross tonnage and upwards constructed before 1 July 2004, not later than the first survey of the radio installation after 1 July 2004; and .4 other cargo ships of 500 gross tonnage and upward and mobile offshore drilling units constructed before 1 July 2004, not later than the first survey of the radio installation after 1 July 2006. 2. The ship security alert system, when activated, shall: .1 initiate and transmit a ship-to-shore security alert to a competent authority designated by the Administration, which in these circumstances may include the Company, identifying the ship, its location and indicating that the security of the ship is under threat or it has been compromised; .2 not send the ship security alert to any other ships; .3 not raise any alarm on-board the ship; and .4 continue the ship security alert until deactivated and/or reset. 3. The ship security alert system shall: .1 be capable of being activated from the navigation bridge and in at least one other location; and .2 conform to performance standards not inferior to those adopted by the Organization. 4. The ship security alert system activation points shall be designed so as to prevent the inadvertent initiation of the ship security alert. 5. The requirement for a ship security alert system may be complied with by using the radio installation fitted for compliance with the requirements of chapter IV, provided all requirements of this regulation are complied with. 6. When an Administration receives notification of a ship security alert, that Administration shall immediately notify the State(s) in the vicinity of which the ship is presently operating. 7. When a Contracting Government receives notification of a ship security alert from a ship, which is not entitled to fly its flag, that Contracting Government shall immediately notify the relevant Administration, and if appropriate, the State(s) in the vicinity of which the ship is presently operating.
1. System
1.3 SSAS operation flow

The SSAS report is transmitted in the following sequence.
ON
Latch-type SW When the unit is turned off during SSAS report, the unit transmits SSAS report again at next power -on.
Neither audible nor visible alarm is generated
Max. 5 Address
During SSAS report, no information about transmission is displayed and printed.
In Report is not listed in the log.
Note) - When transmitting is unsuccessful, retransmission occurs with another LES. - When Delivery Status is Not Complete, or not receiving Delivery Status within 30 minutes , retransmission occurs with another LES.
1. System
Status screen for SSAS report function
IDEL appears during SSAS report. SENDING appears during SSAS test transmission. A period appears during SSAS report function is on.
Change here is the same as the routine message.
This message changes to TX ON during transmission.
Terminal status display: left side below
POWER and LOGIN light. TX lights during transmission.
FELCOM 16
How to cancel SSAS report Case-1) SSAS manager mode only To stop transmission, push the button again to pop it out. Case-2) Normal mode You may cancel repeated transmission from either operating mode by pushing the button OFFONOFFONOFF. You must allow no more than three seconds to elapse before pushing the button again. If more than three seconds elapses, repeat the procedure. When transmission is stopped, the message; INF: SSAS UNIT activation has been cancelled. Appears on terminal display, and on the FELCOM 16 only; the POWER lamp on the communication unit flashes approx. 30 seconds; one second interval.
1. System
Example for the RX by E-Mail This is an example for the SSAS alert message via KDDI.
>From: 443199010@satmailc.com >Date: Wed, 28 Apr 2004 06:34:17 UTC >Subject: SSAS ALERT REPORT >To: felcom@devlan1.furuno.co.jp > > > >--- SSAS ALERT MESSAGE -->Vessel Name: furuno test Registered MMSI and IMN >MMSI: 431990000 >IMN: 443199010 >IMO No. 1234567 Text field (Max 180 characters). >CSO: MR. N FURUNO >LAT: 34:00.00N >LON: 135:00.00E >Time: 04/28/2004 06:03:56(UTC) These data is fed from >COURSE: 92.0 deg a navigational equipment. >SPEED: 8.5 kt >Time: MM/DD/YYYY hh:mm:ss(UTC)
Define) Port facility security plan means a plan developed to ensure the application of measures designed to protect the port facility and ships, persons, cargo, cargo transport units and ship's stores within the port facility from the risks of a security incident. Ship security officer means the person on board the ship, accountable to the master, designated by the Company as responsible for the security of the ship, including implementation and maintenance of the ship security plan and for liaison with the company security officer and port facility security officers. Company security officer means the person designated by the Company for ensuring that a ship security assessment is carried out; that a ship security plan is developed, submitted for approval, and thereafter implemented and maintained and for liaison with port facility security officers and the ship security officer. Port facility security officer means the person designated as responsible for the development, implementation, revision and maintenance of the port facility security plan and for liaison with the ship security officers and company security officers.
2. System configuration
2.1 FELCOM 15 SSAS system
FELCOM 15 SSAS system shows as below. SSAS alert units IC-307s are connected to the terminal unit IC-215 via the junction box IC-315 in Daisy Chain wiring method. Note that in SSAS system, DMC-5 cannot be connected.
FURUNO
IC-115 (Antenna Unit)

DMC
IC-215 (Terminal Unit)
JUNCTION 16S0344 (2m)
TTYCS-4 or CO-0.2x2P
IC-307 (SSAS Alert Unit)
Max. 3set
IC-315 (Junction Box Unit)
INT GPS 24VDC
IC-307 (SSAS Alert Unit) IC-307 (SSAS Alert Unit)
TD/RD-A/B TTYCS-4 or CO-0.2x2P
PR-240 (AC Power Supply)
IC305 (DIS. Alert Unit) IC306 (Alarm Unit)
100/220CAC (Ships Main)
24VDC (Backuped)
NAV
EXT GPS
IC306 (Alarm Unit)
IC-307 and IC-315 show respectively as below.

L:120 x W:100 x H:32 L:120 x W:160 x H:40
IC-307: SSAS Alert Unit (Common with FELCOM 12, 15 and 16.)
IC-315: junction connection box (For FELCOM 15 and 16)
To modify FELCOM 15 to SSAS version, optional SSAS modification kit OP16-33 (Code No. 00004349200) is necessary. The kit include; Item 1) SSAS alert unit IC-307 2) Program floppy disk 3) SSAS operators manual Code number 000-043-473 Qty 2 1 1
The program floppy disk contains the latest RF CON/CPU (165015-03.02 or above) and TERM CPU (1650162-03.02 or above) programs. The program for SSAS and non-SSAS versions are the same. ** Factory- program modified sets for SSAS; Serial No. 3533-1699 and after. **

FELCOM 16 SSAS system shows as below. SSAS alert units IC-307s are connected to the communication unit IC-216 via the junction box IC-315 in Daisy Chain wiring method.
SSAS
FURUNO
IC-216 (Comm. Unit)
SSAS 16S0344 (2m)
DMC TTYCS-4 or CO-0.2x2P
INT GPS 24VDC
IC-315 (Junction Box Unit)
Max. 3set
24VDC (Backuped)
Note that for SSAS modification, [SSAS] port on the rear panel is added. Factory-modified sets; Serial No. 3534-0264 (Shipment in January 2004) and after.
The FELCOM 16 SSAS version comes with; Item 1) SSAS alert unit IC-307 2) IC-315 3) Program floppy disk 4) SSAS operators manual Code number 000-043-473 000-043-430 Qty 2 1 1 1
The program floppy disk contains the latest RF CON/CPU (1650160-03.02 or above) and PC Terminal (1650166-03.02 or above) programs. The program for SSAS and non-SSAS versions are the same. ** Factory- program modified sets for SSAS: Serial No. 3534-0695 and after. **

FELCOM 12 SSAS system shows as below. SSAS alert units IC-307s are connected to [DET2] or [PC/DATA] port for the terminal unit IC-212 via the junction box IC-312 in Daisy Chain wiring method.
FURUNO
SSAS I/F (FELCOM 12 )

IC-303 (Rcved Call Unit) IC-302 (DIS. Alert Unit) IC-302 (DIS. Alert Unit)
BUZZER
L:138 x W:100 x H:32
DMC-2
IC-212 (Terminal Unit)
DMC-1
PC/DATA or DTE 2
IC-312 (SSAS Alert Unit I/F)
DTE 1
DTE 1
DMC TTYCS-4 or CO-0.2x2P
IB-581/582 (Terminal Unit)
24VDC INT GPS 24VDC 24VDC
Max. 3set
Printer
PP-510 (Printer Unit)
24VDC (Backuped)
To modify FELCOM 12 to SSAS version, optional SSAS modification kit OP16-37 (Code No. 00004353200) is necessary. The kit include; Item Code number Qty 2 1 1 1 1
1) SSAS alert unit IC-307 000-043-473 2) Program floppy disk (CPU-2) 3) Program floppy disk (IB-581) 4) Program floppy disk (IB-582) 5) SSAS operators manual
2.4 Power supply

The recommended report interval is 1 to 2 hours. Ask the Company Security Officer for appropriate setting. The system is connected to both ships main and alternative source of energy. FELCOM 12 and 15 SSAS is GMDSS equipment, so the emergency supply and the reserve source are connected generally. With FELCOM 16 non-GMDSS, either configuration in the figure below is used to comply with alternative source requirement: PR-240, and connect the common battery or BU-160, Lithium battery exclusive for FELCOM 16 SSAS. The capacity of the battery is decided according to the report interval.
Note)
Note) When the BU-160 is connected to the PR-240, the PR-240 should be modified for automatic power supply switching circuit. Factory modification will be in the August 2004 after.
3. Installation
3. Installation
This page describes point to install FELCOM 15 and/or FELCOM 16 for SSAS system.
3.1 Location of Antenna

1. When two Inmarsat C systems FELCOM 15 and/or FELCOM 16 are installed onboard a ship, two antennas should separate each other 1.5 m or more. 2. The Inmarsat C antenna should be away from FELCOM 15 terminal unit (IC-215) 5 m or more. 3. The Inmarsat C antenna should be away from FELCOM 16 communication unit (IC-216) 3 m or more.
More than 1.5m
More than 3m
More than 5m
FELCOM 16 FELCOM 15
Installation of FELCOM 16 antenna FELCOM 16 is non-GMDSS equipment, which does not need to comply with GMDSS shadow sector requirement. However, the antenna should be separated as far as practicable from the obstacles likely significantly to degrade the performance of the equipment. The location of the antenna unit is decided under the instruction of the Company Security Officer. For example, the antenna is sited on the compass deck.
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3. Installation
3.2 Location of SSAS Alert Unit: IC-307

The alert units are installed in the navigation bridge and at least one other location. The units are fitted in a suitable location within the vessels superstructure, ensuring that they are easily accessible while remaining inconspicuous. For example, a suitable location is in the undersurface of the table. Attach the switch cover Note that the cover may also be rotated 180 degrees. It depends on IC-307 installation. In the example, the unit is fitted on the table near radio console in the bridge and the table in the captain room. The maximum distance between the last unit in the chain and the IC-315 is 200 meters.
Navigation Bridge
Hide !!
Surface of the table
FELCOM 16
2m
IC-315
FELCOM 15
Total 200m IC-307s are connected in daisy chain configuration.
Saloon
Captain room
Surface of the table Surface of the table
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4. Setup
4. Setup
4.1 Jumper setting
In the last alert unit IC-307, remove the jumper cap from JP-2 and put it on JP-1.
Location of JP-1 and JP-2
Factory-default setting, - JP-1: Open - JP-2: Short (On jumper cap)
If not, DMC OUT-H signal is not received at DMC IN-H terminal, [SSAS UNIT connection abnormality] message appears. Therefore, IC-307s are connected in daisy chain configuration, and set JP-1 to short in the last alert unit. The connection of DMC CTRL line is checked by Distress/SSAS Alert test; [F7]-7(6)-4.
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4. Setup
4.2 Menu setting

To enable SSAS function, follow the steps below. 1. FELCOM 15: Press [F8]-2 to show the System Setup menu. FELCOM 16: Press [F8]-1 to show the System Setup menu. FELCOM 12: Press [F8]-2 to show the System Setup menu. 2. Press [] to choose Command Window and then press the [Enter] key.
FELCOM 15 FELCOM 16
FELCOM 12
3. Type furunoservice (without quotation marks) in the Enter JOB No. field and then press the [Enter] key. The prompt PASSWORD appears. 4. Enter password then press the [Enter] key. Then, the item Main Menu is displayed in reverse video. - FELCOM 15 password: felcom15 - FELCOM 16 password: felcom16 - FELCOM 12 password: felcom12 5. Press [1], [Enter], [1], [Enter]. One of the following windows appears.
FELCOM15
FELCOM16
FELCOM12
6. This enables the SSAS functions. - FELCOM 15 : 1 SSAS - FELCOM 16 : 1 ON - FELCOM 12 : 1 DTE2 Port or 2 DATA port (Depend on a connected port for IC-312) 7. Press the [Esc] key several times to close the menu.
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4. Setup
Important !!
FELCOM 15: If DMC setting is set to DMC rather than SSAS, a distress alert is transmitted when IC-307 alert button is pressed. Also the distress alert is transmitted following condition; - The IC-307 alert button turn ON, and DMC setting is set to DMC. - The IC-307 alert button tune ON and DMC setting set to DMC, and turn on power.
4. Distress alert transmitted
1. If, DMC setting is set to DMC.
** FELCOM 15 **
2. When IC-307 alert button is pressed.
3. Distress alert start-up.
IC-305 (DIS. Box)
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5. Operation
5. Operation
5.1 Operation mode
There are two operating modes; Normal and SSAS manager. 1) In normal mode, SSAS related menus are not displayed. The normal mode every power-on. 2) In SSAS manager mode, SSAS Manager Mode flashes at the top of the screen. Only authorized personnel (SSO: Ship Security Officer) can enter this mode with a password. The transmission of SSAS report can be cancelled only in SSAS manager mode. The unit starts up in the normal mode every power-on.
The SSAS related menus shows as table below.

Added menu for FELCOM 15, 16 SSAS manager mode
Main Menu Sub Menu (1) 1. Data Report 2. Message Report 3. Data Network ID [F5]: Reports 4. SSAS Report 1. SSAS Report 1 2. SSAS Report 2 3. SSAS Report 3 4. SSAS Report 4 5. SSAS Report 5 6. Message Contents 1. PV Test 2. PV Test Result 3. Diagnostic Test 4. Distress/SSAS Button Test 4. SSAS Button Test 1. ALL 2. Station List Save to FD 3. LES List Load to FD 4. E-Mail Service List 5. SSAS Report 6. Other Sub Menu (2) Note
[F7]: Options
7. Test
FELCOM 15 FELCOM 16
[F8]: Setup
FELCOM 15 9. Configuration FELCOM 16 8. Configuration 6. Save/Load
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5. Operation
Added menu for FELCOM 12 SSAS manager mode

Main Menu Sub Menu (1) 1. Data Report 2. Message Report 3. Data Network ID [F4]: Reports 4. SSAS Report 1. SSAS Report 1 2. SSAS Report 2 3. SSAS Report 3 4. SSAS Report 4 5. SSAS Report 5 6. Message Contents 1. PV Test 2. PV Test Result 3. Self Test 4. Distress/SSAS Button Test Sub Menu (2) Note
Added
[F7]: Options
6. Test
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5. Operation
5.2 Changing password

The default password is ship security alert. Only authorized personnel may change the password as follows: 1. FELCOM 15: Press [F8]-2 to show the System Setup menu. FELCOM 16: Press [F8]-1 to show the System Setup menu. FELCOM 12: Press [F8]-2 to show the System Setup menu. 2. Press [] to choose Command Window and then press the [Enter] key.
FELCOM 15 FELCOM 16
FELCOM 12
3. The [On the Enter JOB No. ] field, type ssas password (without quotation marks) and then press the [Enter] key. The prompt OLD PASSWORD appears. 4. Type your current password and then press the [Enter] key. The prompt NEW PASSWORD appears. Note) - If your password is not set yet, type the default password ship security alert. - If you forgot a current password, type a common password wasuremashita+IMN. See common password below. 5. Enter new password, using at least six characters, and then press the [Enter] key. The prompt RETYPE NEW PASSWORD appears. Note) If less than six characters are entered for the password, the message Please use a longer password. appears. Enter a longer password. 6. Enter new password again and then press the [Enter] key. The message Password changed appears. 7. Press the [Esc] key several times to close the menu. Note) The SSAS manager mode cannot be unlocked without the proper password. Common password; If you forgot a current password, you can available a common password. That is the wasuremashita+IMN. The IMN in the password means the IMN which is set in the [F8] system menu. For example, When the IMN set to 443156789, it is wasuremashita+4431456789.
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5. Operation
5.3 Getting into SSAS manager mode

All SSAS-related settings are set in the SSAS manager mode. Do the following to access this mode. 1. FELCOM 15: Press [F8]-2 to show the System Setup menu. FELCOM 16: Press [F8]-1 to show the System Setup menu. FELCOM 12: Press [F8]-2 to show the System Setup menu. 2. Press [] to choose Command Window and then press the [Enter] key.
FELCOM 15 FELCOM 16
FELCOM 12
3. On the Enter JOB No. field, type ssas manager (without the quotation marks) and then press the [Enter] key. 4. Type password (see previous page) and then press the [Enter] key. The window below appears; you are now in the SSAS manager mode. ** Common password: wasuremashita+IMN is available. **
CAUTION 04-04-20 05:37 (UTC) SSAS Manager Mode enabled.
<Press ESC key to continue>
5. Press the [Esc] key several times to close the menu.
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5. Operation
5.4 SSAS menu setting

When the SSAS is activated, the SSAS report is sent according to the addresses (max. 5) and Message Content set with SSAS Report 1 SSAS Report 5 on the SSAS Report menu. Note 1) The destination and Message Content of an SSAS report varies according to Administration. Therefore, set them as requested by Company Security Officer. For information other than ships name, MMSI no. and IMN no., set it manually with Other Inf. Note 2) The equipment must be in the SSAS manager mode to execute this procedure.
5.4.1 Setting SSAS Report 1 - 5 Destination

1. Press the [F5] to open the Reports menu. Then press the [4] key to shown the SSAS Report menu.
SSAS Report
Reports 1. Data Report 2. Message Report 3. Data Network ID 4. SSAS Report
1. SSAS Report 1 2. SSAS Report 2 3. SSAS Report 3 4. SSAS Report 4 5. SSAS Report 5 6. Message Contents
2. Press [1], [2], [3], [4] or [5] key as appropriate. (When the button is tested, a test report is sent to the address specified for the youngest SSAS report number. Therefore, set the address which is to receive the test report set for the youngest SSAS report number.)
Station name; Available Station list
Status Station Name Destination Type Prefix Code Country/Ocean Code Station ID Modem Type Address Subject LES ID Report Interval
SSAS Report ON TELEX
Status; -Remove: Clear current SSAS Report page. -ON: Normally ON. -TEST: For Sending Test report with this current SSAS Report page. Destination; Available TLX/E-Mail/FAX/DNID/etc
02:00 (hh: mm)
LES ID; When Destination is set to E-mail, E-Mail setup list appears. You can select LES for E-Mail.
Report Interval; Enter time, 10min. to 99H59min. (Factory default: 2H)
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5. Operation
3. Press the [Esc] key to open the Update window.

SSAS Report Status Station Name Destination Type Prefix Code Country/Ocean Code Station ID Modem Type Address Subject LES ID Report Interval ON TELEX
Update Yes 02:00 (hh: mm) No
4. Yes is selected; press the [Enter] key to close the SSAS report window.
5.4.2 Setting Message Contents The SSAS Massage Contents is sent to each of the SSAS Report 1 5. 1. Press the [6] key to display the SSAS Message Contents menu. 2. Enter Vessel name, MMSI, IMO and Other Inf. Position and COURSE/Speed are automatically set from NAV data.
SSAS Message Contents ______________________________ Enter Vessel name, MMSI, IMN. _________ _________ _______________________________________________________ Other Inf. _______________________________________________________ Enter appropriate message, _______________________________________________________ (Max 180 characters) 34: 44. 46N 135: 21. 26E 02/04/2004 04:31:48 (UTC) LAT/LON/Time 071 deg - GGA/RMC/GLL 00 kt COURSE/SPEED/Time 02/04/2004 04:31:48 (UTC)
Vessel Name : MMSI : IMN : Other Inf. :
LAT: LON: Time: COURSE: SPEED: Time:
- VTG/RMC/ZDA
3. Press the [Esc] key to display the Update window. Yes is selected; press the [Enter] key to close the SSAS Message Contents menu.
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SSAS Report setting points 1. Select the address for test-transmission in the 1.SSAS Report 1. In the SSAS button test (page 23), when the alert button is left with ON position more than 30 seconds, the Test Message is automatically transmitted to the address of the youngest number in SSAS Repots 1-5. Therefore, set the address which is to receive the test report set for the youngest SSAS report number. 2. Company Security Officer is responsible to decide the Destnation. Japanese ships should send the report to the following E-mail address. * newsat@jcgcomm.jp * newsat@kaiho.mlit.go.jp Related menu for E-mail is [F8]-E-Mail Setup and [F8]- Configuration-E-Mail Service List. 3. Company Security Officer is responsible to decide the report interval. 4. In Other Inf. Line of SSAS Messaage, IMO number, the name of Company Security Officer and Call singn are entered up to 180 characters. 5. Deleting SSAS Report Each SSAS report menu has Remove option in Status. Use this option to delete the report. 6. Saving SSAS report onto FD; FELCOM 15 and 16 In SSAS manager mode, the SSAS report edited on SSAS Report menu can be saved onto the floppy disk by using the following procedure. The data can be loaded by Save/Load menu. - FELCOM 15: [F8]-9-6 - FELCOM 16: [F8]-8-6 The file name is SSAS.DAT automatically. 7. NAV data setting Position, course and speed are entered automatically. On FELCOM 12 and 15, NAV port setting is made on System Menu (F8-2). When an external GPS is used, select EXT. As FELCOM 16 has a limit-in GPS, NAV port setting is not necessary.
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6. Functional test
6.1 Error message
Make sure that message TROUBLE: SSAS UNIT connection abnormality error also not appear. If yes, check the connection of IC-307s and a short jumper on JP-1 in the last unit. In FELCOM 15, this message is printed out and triggers IC-306 alarm. See page 12. In FELCOM 12, this message is not triggers IC-303 alarm.
TROUBLE message.
Status screen of the left side below
TROUBLE MSG.
- FELCOM 15 - FELCOM 12 and 16
: TROUBLE: SSAS/DMC connection : TROUBLE: SSAS UNIT connection
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6.2 Alert button test

This test is performed in SSAS manager mode. To carry out the test on FELCOM 16, connect a PC to the communication unit. If the PC is not available, use the procedure on Page 25. 1. In FELCOM 15 and 16, carry out Alert Button Test (F7-7-4). The message INF: Distress/SSAS Buttons entered into TEST MODE appears. As for FELCOM 12, carry out Alert Button Test (F7-6-4). The message INF: DMC/SSAS switch TEST started appears. 2. Press the alert button on IC-307. The unit works normally if a message INF:SSAS UNIT works correctly appears. If TROUBLE: SSAS UNIT connection abnormality error message appears, check wirings. 3. Switch off the alert button.
SSAS maneager mode
INF: MSG.
Note) 1. On FELCOM 15, it is not possible the test of the SSAS and Distress alert unit from the PC terminal where connected to the [DTE] port. 2. If the button is left with ON position for 30 seconds, the Test Message is sent to the address in the youngest SSAS report. 3. With FELCOM 12 and 15, the DISTRESS button can also be tested. To do so, press [DISTRESS] button. The alarm sounds every half second for 3 seconds, and then the interval becomes longer. If the system works normally; 1) Distress Button works correctly message appears in CAUTION window when the button on the main unit is pressed. 2) Distress ALERT unit works correctly message appears in CAUTION window when the button on the IC-305 is pressed. 3) DMC1(2) TEST is complted message appears in CAUTION window when the button on the IC-302 is pressed.
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6.3 Sending Test Message (Test mode)

Test Message is sent to the address in the SSAS Report menu. 6.3.1 FELCOM 12 and 15, FELCOM 16; when PC terminal is connected This test is performed in SSAS manager mode. To send the Test Message; 1. Select SSAS Report menu. (F5-4) 2. Select a SSAS report which includes the address where you want to send the Test Message. 3. Open Status option. 4. Select Test and press Enter key. 5. Press [Esc] key, and Update window appears. 6. Select Yes. 7. The Test Message is sent. The Status in SSAS report is ON automatically after the test. The Successful Sending message appears on the screen and is printed out. Figure below shows an example of the Test Message sent by E-mail.
>From: 443199010@satmailc.com >Date: Thu, 29 Apr 2004 02:13:36 UTC >Subject: SSAS ALERT REPORT >To: felcom@devlan1.furuno.co.jp > Added, !!! Test Call !!! > > > !!!! Test Call !!!! >--- SSAS ALERT MESSAGE -->Vessel Name: furuno test >MMSI: 431990000 >IMN: 443199010 >this is test ssas message. >from furuno test >LAT: 35:00.00N >LON: 135:00.00E >Time: 04/29/2004 01:56:15(UTC) >COURSE: *** deg >SPEED: ** kt >Time: MM/DD/YYYY hh:mm:ss(UTC)
8. Confirm the delivery of the Test Message by appropriate method.
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6.3.2 FELOCM 16; When PC terminal is not connected Before the test, the address where the Test Message is sent is set in the youngest SSAS report. For example, if SSAS reports 1 to 5 are edited, the Test Message is sent to the address in the SSAS report 1. To send Test Message; 1. Turn off the communication unit. 2. Set the alert button on the No.1 IC-307 to ON position. 3. Turn on the communication unit. All lamps on the communication unit are on.
Enter the Test mode ON Power ON
4. After 30 seconds, POWER, LOGIN, and TX lamps blink every second. If so, the button on the No.1 IC-307 works normally. If ERROR lamp blinks every second, check wirings.
POWER, LOGIN, and TX lamps blink every second.
To cancel the Test Message, set the alert button to OFF position and turn off the unit within 30 seconds. 5. After 30 seconds, the Test Message is sent with POWER, LOGIN, and TX lamps blinking at 0.4 second intervals.
POWER, LOGIN, and TX lamps blinking at 0.4 second intervals.
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6. After successful Test Message, POWER, LOGIN and TX lamps blink every second. If the Test Message fails, ERROR lamp blinks every 0.4 second.
Test Message fails; ERROR lamp blinks every 0.4 second.
Successful Test Message; POWER, LOGIN, TX lamps blink every second.
After 10 seconds, alert button still ON, ERROR lamp blinks every 2 second. Note) When the unit is left with the alert button set to ON for 60 minutes, the system automatically changes to normal mode and no SSAS report is sent. When the alert button is set to OFF, the ERROR lamp goes off. 7. Set the alert button on No,1 IC-307 to OFF position. 8. POWER, LOGIN, and TX lamps turn on for one second in turn.
POWER, LOGIN, and TX lamps scanning
9. Carry out Nos. 2 and 3 IC-307 test as No.1 unit. 10. Make sure that all buttons are set to OFF position, and then turn off the communication unit and on it again to terminate the test mode.
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7. Updating program
SSAS version was the following programs.
Program RF CON/CPU TERM CPU PC terminal CPU-2 IB-581 IB-582 FELCOM 15 1650159-03.02 1650159-03.52 1650162-03.02 1650164-03.02 FELCOM 16 1650160-03.02 1650160-03.52 1650166-03.03 1650118-120 1650116-115 1650169-01.03
July/2004
FELCOM 12
Remark For 1.8Hz IF For 1.2Hz IF
7.1 Checking program version

7.1.1 FELCOM 15 and 16 1. Check the program version of RF CON/CPU and TERM CPU by the self-test (F7:Option - 7:TEST - 3: Diagnostic Test). 2. Checking detail program version After the test, press [F] [E] [L] [C] [O] [M] while holding [Ctrl] to show the program version in detail.
FELCOM 15
FELCOM 16
7.1.2 FELCOM 12 CPU-2 Check the program version of CPU-2 by the self-test (F7:Option - 6 - 3: Self Test).
IB-581 and 582 Press [F1]while holding [Alt] and [Fn] key to show the Terminal program version.
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7.2 Procedure : FELCOM 15 (TERM CPU or RF CON/CPU)

1. Set the floppy disk, TERM CPU or RF CON/CPU to the floppy disk drive of the terminal unit. 2. Turn on the system. 3. The following message appears. When TERM CPU is updated.
FD Boot Ver1.03 IC-215 Terminal Software update for FELCOM15 Loading: LOADING_A.BIN----Xsec FELCOM15 Term CPU Software Update
Are you sure update ? (Y/N)_
When RF CON/CPU is updated.

FD Boot Ver1.03 MAC Address writer for FELCOM15 Loading: UPRFCON.BIN----Xsec FELCOM15 Rfcom CPU Software Update
Are you sure update ? (Y/N)_
4. Press [Y] to update the program. 5. The updating program starts automatically. The following message appears. When TERM CPU is updated.
Now erasing Now Updating program Updating xx % (last xxx sec)

Execute STEP1 Execute STEP2 Now erasing xxx percent completed
6. The updating is finished with the following message/display appears. When TERM CPU is updated.
The status display appears automatically.

Finish Version up.data Please power OFF, and remove the FD
7. Turn off the system, and turn it on again. 8. Check the program version of RF CON/CPU and TERM CPU by the self-test.
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7.3 Procedure : FELCOM 16 (RF-CON CPU)

1. Turn off the communication unit. 2. Connect a PC to [DTE] port on the communication unit (IC-216). When the PC is already connected, terminate FELCOM 16 PC terminal software by pressing [Alt] while holding down [F12]. 3. Open the command prompt window. 4. Insert the floppy disk which contains RF CON/CPU program into the floppy disk drive on the PC. 5. Type A: and press [Enter] to change active drive from C to A. 6. Type UPF16.BAT, followed by [Enter]. The PC screen should look like below.
FELCOM 16 RF CON/CPU Ver.1.xx Input Com Port No. [1, 2, 8]
7. Enter the port number. For example, when FELCOM 16 is connected to [COM-1] port on PC, enter 1. 8. Wait until TARGET POWER ON message appears.
9. Turn on the communication unit. Updating is automatically performed. When the updating is completed, the message Finish Version-up appears.
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10. Turn off the communication unit.
7.4 Common with FELCOM 15 and 16; Updating of PC Terminal software

1. Insert PC terminal program floppy disk into the floppy disk drive. 2. Double click Setup.exe file, and the installation starts automatically.
3. Follow instruction which appears on the screen. 4. After installation, turn off the PC and on it again.
7.5 Procedure : FELCOM 12: CPU-2

The system program for the CPU2 in the communication unit is stored onto the flash ROM U26 on the CPU Board. 7.5.1 With IB-581 1. While pressing and holding down [Alt] and [Fn], press [F2]. "OK to quit system Yes/No" appears. 2. Select "Yes" with the cursor and press [Enter]. "A:> FELCOM12", MS-DOS prompt display appears. 3. Insert the floppy disk which contains CPU2 system program. 4. Type [B] [:] and press [Enter]. The prompt "B:>" appears. 5. Type [U] [P] [F] [1] [2] and press [Enter]. The message "About to update FELCOM12 CPU2 software. Press 'Y' to update the software to 165-0118-12x. If you wish to cancel, press 'N' key" appears.
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6. Press [Y]. "Loader Version 6.00 Erase wait: 0 sec Write wait:0 Wait counter = 100 TARGET power ON" appears. 7. Turn off the communication unit and turn it on again. "Execute STEP1, Execute STEP2, 233096 byte transfer Now Erasing xxx percent completed" appears. Note) xxx changes from 000 to 100. 8. After about 5 minutes, erasing will finish with the following indication. "Finish version update. B:>" 9. Turn off the terminal and communication units.
7.5.2 With IB-582 1. While pressing and holding down [Alt] and [Fn], press [F2]. "OK to quit system Yes/No" appears. 2. Select "Yes" with the cursor and press [Enter]. "C:> FELCOM12", MS-DOS prompt display appears. 3. Insert the floppy disk which contains CPU2 system program. 4. Type [A] [:] and press [Enter]. The prompt "A:>" appears. 5. Type [U] [P] [F] [1] [2] and press [Enter]. The message "About to update FELCOM12 CPU2 software. Press 'Y' to update the software to 165-0118-12x. If you wish to cancel, press 'N' key" appears. 6. Press [Y]. "Loader Version 6.00 Erase wait: 0 sec Write wait:0 Wait counter = 100 TARGET power ON" appears. 7. Turn off the communication unit and turn it on again. "Execute STEP1, Execute STEP2, 233096 byte transfer Now Erasing xxx percent completed" appears. Note) xxx changes from 000 to 100. 8. After about 5 minutes, erasing will finish with the following indication. "Finish version update. A:>" 9. Turn off the terminal and communication units.
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7.6 Procedure : FELCOM 12: Terminal unit

7.6.1 IB-581 Flash ROM is assigned to Drive A, and floppy disk drive to Drive B. 1. While pressing and holding down [Alt] and [Fn], press [F2]. "OK to quit system Yes/No" appears. 2. Select "Yes" with the cursor, and press [Enter]. "A:> FELCOM12", MS-DOS prompt display appears. 3. Insert the program floppy disk. 4. Type [B] [:] and press [Enter]. The prompt, B:> appears. 5. Type [I] [B] [I] [N] [S] [T] and press [Enter]. After a while, "It is completed to install programs to A:>FELCOM12." appears. And then, the message changes to "B:>". 6. Turn off the unit. Note) Terminal program is not support for Russian.
7.6.2 IB-582 Flash ROM is assigned to Drive C, and floppy disk drive to Drive A. 1. While pressing and holding down [Alt] and [Fn], press [F2]. "OK to quit system Yes/No" appears. 2. Select "Yes" with the cursor, and press [Enter]. "C:> FELCOM12", MS-DOS prompt display appears. 3. Insert the program floppy disk. 4. Type [A] [:] and press [Enter]. The prompt, A:> appears. 5. Type [I] [B] [I] [N] [S] [T] and press [Enter]. After a while, "It is completed to install programs to C:>FELCOM12." appears. And then, the message changes to "A:>". 6. Turn off the unit. Note) Terminal program is not support for Russian.
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8. Q&A
Q1) Which protocol does SSAS report use ? SSAS report is transmitted in the same protocol as routine message. SSAS report is not distress alert message. Q2) Is SSAS alert free of charge ? No, it is not free of charge. Normal message charges apply. One report containing 300 to 500 characters costs about 300 to 400 yen. All SSAS reports are transmitted with Delivery Status ON, requesting to receive chargeable delivery status message. Q3) Is Inmarsat D+ a Ship Security Alert System (SSAS) solution ? Yes. Software applications make possible the use of Inmarsat D+ for SSAS. Inmarsat D+ is generally used as a complement to terrestrial systems as a means of tracking vehicles. The SSAS alert from the D+ terminal is sent to the destination via the service provider of which monthly contract charge is about 50 dollars. Q4) How many SSAS alert unit (IC-307) is required ? At least two IC-307s should be installed. A maximum of three IC-307 can be connected to FELCOM 15/16 SSAS system. Q5) Does FELCOM 15/16 SSAS carry the wheel mark (the EC conformity mark) ? No, SSAS is not required to carry the wheel mark. Q6) Which classification society issues the type approval certificate for FELCOM 15/16 SSAS ? The following classification societies issue the certificate as of June 2004.
LR FELCOM 12 FELCOM 15 FELCOM 16 Yes Yes Yes DNV No Yes Yes GL No Yes Yes NK No Yes Yes CCS No Yes Yes BV Yes Yes Yes
The following government issue the certificate as of June 2004.

India (DG Shipping) Yes Yes Yes Spain No Yes Yes Germany (BSH) No Yes Yes UK (MCA) No Yes Yes Russia (RMRS) No Yes Yes HongKong No Yes Yes France No No Yes
FELCOM 12 FELCOM 15 FELCOM 16
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Q7) What happens when the unit is turned on with the alert button ON ? Please retune the SSAS button into OFF-SATE message appears only on FELCOM 12 and 15 when the system is turned on with the alert button inmost position. FELCOM 16 transmits the Test Message when the system is turned on with the alert button inmost position. Q8) How many operating modes does FELCOM 12, 15 and 16 SSAS have ? There are two operating modes: Normal and SSAS manager. The system starts up in normal mode at every power-on. Q9) How often SSAS report is transmitted ? The report interval is adjustable from 10 minutes to 99 hours 59 minutes. A value between one and two hours is used generally. Factory-default is 2 hours. Ask the Company Security Officer for a proper interval. The capacity of the battery must be taking into account when deciding the interval. The report interval is set for five destinations independently in Manager mode. Q10) Which terminal is selected to the destination type ? SSAS alerts can be delivered to telex, fax, E-mail or DNID. E-mail is selected generally. Q11) How to fill in Other Inf. line? IMO number, Company Security Officer name and Call sign may be entered as Other Inf. If any information is required to be added to the SSAS report, use this line. Q12) Which memory retains SSAS report data ? In FELCOM 15 and 16, SSAS report menu (F5-4) settings and the password are saved onto EEPROM U15 on RF CON/CPU board. U15 also contains FW ID/RT ID, DNID, and ENID. When changing RF CON/CPU board, remove the EEPROM from the old board and put it on new board. As for FELCOM 12, SSAS report menu (F5-4) settings and the password are saved onto Back-up RAM on CPU board in Communication unit Q13) Which priority does SSAS report have ? The SSAS report has the same priority as the routine message. The transmission of SSAS alert is cancelled when a distress alert button is pressed. The distress alert message has the highest priority. The cancelled SSAS report is processed as Unsuccessful report and retransmitted via another LES. If a routine message is transmitted during the SSAS report, the routine message is not transmitted until the SSAS report is complete.
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Q14) What happen, when press the alert button after the ship moves in the other ocean region ? SSAS report is transmitted automatically. FELCOM 12 and 15 SSAS: When the SSAS alert button is pressed on the system not being synchronized, automatic channel scan function is activated to acquire NCS CC signal of the ocean region where the ship locates. However, it is recommended to change the ocean region in the SSAS report menu manually when the ship moves into another ocean region. FELCOM 16 SSAS: Automatic channel scan function is activated to acquire NCS CC signal of the ocean region where the ship locates if the system does not synchronize with the selected channel for 12 minutes. Q15) What happens when the SSAS alert button is pressed in Logout mode ? FELCOM 12 and 15: The system logs in 30 seconds later and transmits the report. FELCOM 16: The system is always in login mode because it automatically logs in about 1 minute after power-on. Q16) Why SSAS alert units are connected in daisy chain configuration ? SSAS alert units in daisy chain are checked easily for discontinuity. The jumper JP-1 in the last unit must be Closed.
No.1 IC-307 JP-1 Open DMC OUT H DMC IN H No.2 IC-307 JP-1 Open No.3 IC-307 JP-1 Short
+5V +5V Detect
** JP-1 in IC-307 is factory-set to OFF.
Q17) Why the number of the SSAS alert unit is limited to 3 ? The system is designed to drive the photocoupler in three IC-307s at the same time. If no more than three buttons is on at a time, the number is not limited. Q18) Why existing Inmarsat-C does not synchronize with the NCS Common Channel after installing FELCOM 16 SSAS system additionally ? (Both units are set to use the same NCS CC.) First local oscillator signal, F0 (NCS CC) 1.8 kHz interferes with another system. Separate the communication unit from the antenna unit. See page 10.
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Q19) What test should be performed after installation ? Carry out an SSAS alert button test and make an SSAS test call. When error message TROUBLE: SSAS UNIT Connection abnormality appears, check the connection between IC-307 and IC-315, and JP-1 setup in the last IC-307. Q20) Neither audible nor visible alarm is generated when the SSAS alert button is pressed. How can we recognize SSAS transmission ? FELCOM 12 and 15 SSAS: When the SSAS alert button is pressed, a period appears at the far left on the second row. Current status remains idling. FELCOM 16 SSAS No change is made when the SSAS alert button is pressed.
IDEL appears during SSAS report. SENDING appears during SSAS test transmission. A period appears during SSAS reportfunction is on. Change here is the same as the routine message.
Terminal status display: left side below
Q21) The alert cannot be cancelled with the alert button depressed what should I do. Manager mode; Get into SSAS manager mode and tern off select buttons. When the report stops transmitting, INF: SSAS UNIT activation has been canceled. Message appears. Normal mode; You may cancel repeated transmission by pushing the button OFFONOFFONOFF within 3 seconds.
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Q22) Can we send SSAS Test Message using Inmarsat loopback test facility ? Yes, follow the steps below to do so. 1. Set SSAS report menu as below. - Destination Type : SPEC - Country/Ocean Code : 91 - LES : KDDI for example 2. Save the changed data (Press [Esc] and then select Yes followed by [Enter]). 3. Open the SSAS report menu again and change Status to TEST. 4. Press [Esc], select Yes and then, press [Enter]. The system sends the Test Message once and return to the normal mode. 5. Make sure that the system receives the transmitted message.
KDDI YAM 30-APR-2004 03:28:18 REF:701352 443199010=FURC X
Test Call appears because the !!!! Test Call !!!! status is TEST. --- SSAS ALERT MESSAGE --Vessel Name: furuno test MMSI: 431990000 IMN: 443199010 Message by [F4]-4-6: Message Contests this is test ssas message. from furuno test LAT: 35:00.00N LON: 135:00.00E LAT, LON and Time are Time: 04/30/2004 03:21:23(UTC) automatically inputted. COURSE: *** deg SPEED: ** kt Time: MM/DD/YYYY hh:mm:ss(UTC)
Q23) Can SSAS function be switched on and off ? Yes. In Remote Box Setup menu (System Setup -> Command Window), - FELCOM 15 : 1 SSAS or 2 DMC/ 3 OFF If DMC option is selected rather than OFF, the SSAS alert button functions as a distress button. - FELCOM 16 : 1 ON or 2 OFF - FELCOM 12 : 1 DTE2 Port/2 DATA port or 3 OFF Depend on a connected port for IC-312
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Q24) How multiple SSAS reports are transmitted ? For example, three SSAS reports 1, 2, and 3 are transmitted at intervals of 10 minutes, 20 minutes, and 30 minutes respectively via LES 203. Case-1) Normal transmission As illustrated below, the next transmission takes place if the first report is sent successfully and the delivery status is Complete.
Case-2) Unsuccessful transmission If first SSAS report 2 is sent unsuccessfully, the system sends the report again with another LES until the transmission becomes successful. The LES in LES Information list (F7, 6) is selected from top down. After the successful transmission with the LES selected from the list, the next transmission occurs with the LES in the SSAS report.
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Case-3) Not complete delivery status When delivery status is Not complete, the system sends the report at intervals of 30 minutes with another LES in the LES Information list. After the successful transmission with the LES selected from the list, the next transmission occurs with the LES in the SSAS report.
Case-4) Waiting for 30 min delivery status Assume that two SSAS reports 1 and 2 are transmitted at intervals of 10 minutes and 60 minutes respectively via LES 203. When the system does not receive delivery status message within 30 minutes, the system sends the report again with another LES in the LES Information list. After the successful transmission with the LES selected from the list, the next transmission occurs with the LES in the SSAS report.
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Q25) How the system works when ocean region changes ? FELCOM 16 SSAS: When the ship moves into another ocean region, the system loses synchronization with NCS CC. After 12 minutes, the system scans NCS CC signals for acquisition. The LES used in the previous ocean region is selected. For example, when LES ID of 203 is used in POR region, 303 is selected when the ship moves into IOR region. If no such LES exists, the system uses the LES on top row in the LES Information list. FELOCM 12 and 15 SSAS: When the ship moves into another ocean region, the system loses synchronization with NCS CC. Select an appropriate ocean region manually (F7-4). When the SSAS alert button is pressed with the system unsynchronized with NCS CC signal, the system scans NCS CC signals for acquisition. The LES used in the previous ocean region is selected. If no such LES exists, the system uses the LES on top row in the LES Information list (F7-6). Q26) What happens if E-mail address is wrong ? Even if E-mail address is wrong, the Delivery status is Complete. And no retransmission occurs. E-mail address is entered correctly. Q27) How classNK test the SSAS installation ? The surveyor verify that the SSAS complies with SOLAS Reg.11-2/6 and MSC Res.147(77) and the vessel has a copy of a valid certificate of conformity. The test is carried out by using the Checklist for survey of Ship Security Alert System on the following pages. Testing of the installation requires the attendance from the service supplier approved by classNK.
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Checklist for survey of Ship Security Alert System

Ref. No. M/V Type of Ship Office: Company of ship Date Class No IMO No. Port: Maritime Security Auditor:
Tick in the left box of following with satisfaction; 1. General 1-1 Ship Security Alert System is complies with IMO Res.694(17) and/or IEC60945. 2. Power supply 2.1 Unless main power supply, alternative source of power is available. Alternative source of power is either emergency power supply, a storage battery charged with 2-2 emergency power source, or independent battery of 24 hours or more. 3. Operation Ship Security Alert System is capable of being activated from the navigation bridge and in at least 3-1 one other location. Ship Security Alert Messages solely addresses to competent authorities designated by the 3-2 Administration. Ship Security Alert System activation points is designed so as to prevent the inadvertent initiation of 3-3 the ship security alert. It is not necessary for the user to remove seals or to break any lid or cover in order to operate any control. The activation points operates a radio system such transmission of the security alert does not require 3-4 any adjustment of the radio system, i.e. tuning of channels, setting of modes or menu options. Once activated, Ship Security Alert System continues to transmit the security alert until it is reset or 3-5 deactivated. The interval between transmissions of the alerts is as short as possible. (e.g. between 15 minutes and one hour) Operation of the activation point does not cause any alarm or indication to be raised on the ship nor 3-6 alert other ships. The operation of the ship security alert system does not impair the functionality of the GMDSS 3-7 installation. 4. Ship Security Alert 4-1 Transmission initiated by security alert system activation points includes a unique code/identifier1 (ships identity, e.g. call sign, IMO ship identification number or Maritime Mobile Service Identify (MMSI)) and ships security alert activation indication. 4-2 Where Ship Security Alert System is installed before 1 July 2004, the transmission includes the ship N/A identity and current position (latitude and longitude). 4-3 Where Ship Security Alert System is installed on or after 1 July 2004, the transmission includes the N/A ship identity and current position (latitude and longitude) associated with a date and time. Ship Security Alert Messages (Ships identity, ships position and ships security alert activation 4-4 indication) are generated automatically with no input from the operator other than security alert system activation. 5. Installation 5-1 General inspection 5-2 Wiring (power cable and antenna cable) has been permanently installed. 5-3 Operational test 6. Others 6-1 The Ship Security Alert System is capable of being tested. 6-2 Operation manual and maintenance manual provided by manufacturer are placed onboard.
_________________________ Radio inspector Company

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__________________________ Maritime Security auditor to Nippon Kaiji Kyokai
The administration may instruct a unique code/identifier other than ships identity in the brackets. Form MS-CHK-SSAS (2004.3.1)
National contact points by SSAS. States Bahamas Contact points Remarks -1. The Administration has designated the Company as the Competent Authority with respect to the receipt of the SSA for its (the Company) managed Bahamian registered ship(s). -2. The Company shall, on receipt of Ship Security Alert, notify the Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) of the alert. The notification shall include the name and location of the affected ship(s) in order that the BMA can inform the relevant Coastal State(s). -3. The Communication between the Company and the BMA will continue until the incident has been resolved. -4. The 24 hours contact for the Bahamas Maritime Authority is: Telephone No. (44)-(0)-7977471220. Not specified Security contact for Barbados is Central Registry London. Phone 44-207-636-5739 (Duty officer). No Specified National security contact: IMMARBE Marina Towers 204 Newtown Barracks Road Belize City, Belize C.A. Tel. +501 2235026 / 31 / 47 Fax. +501 2235048 / 70 Email. Immarbe@btl.net The System shall be tested every year and it shall be considered as successfully tested when the ship security alert signal shall be delivered to the companion's premises and this shall be subject for verification by the RSO during the initial, the intermediate, the renewal and any occasional audit of the ISSC
Barbados
Belize
Cyprus
Denmark
-1. The Competent Authority for receiving ship to shore security alert from ships is the Department of Merchant Shipping, Limassol and the security alert signal shall be delivered to an address, which shall be communicated in a later stage. -2. The Administration accepts only 1st and 2nd methods given in MSC/Circ 1072 (Tracking service & modification of GMDSS equipment), while if the need arises for the third methods (mobile phones), then this will be considered on a case by case basis Not specified A focal pint for alert from Danish vessels has not been established. Danish Search and Rescue Centre
might be an option. Hong Kong The Hong Kong Emergency and Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre (HKMRCC) has been designated as the competent authority to receive security alerts. In view that at present there are a number of different types of SSAS a viable in the market employing Inmarsat C, miniC, D+ or other satellite system, the HKMRCC has decided the criteria for accepting the types of SSAS to be fitted on Hong Kong registered ships as follows: -1. the SSAS shall meet the IMO performance specification; and -2. the transmission and receiving mode of the alert, whether directly sent or indirectly relayed to HKMRCC through the service provider, should be compatible with the existing communication equipment of HKMRCC and the local coast station if it is involved. -3. The HKMRCC accepts telex, fax, Email, EPIRB messages by means of Inmarsat, fixed networks and COSPAR SARSAT (EPIRB) To ensure compatibility with its reception facilities, the MRCC requires that test be arranged prior to acceptance of different types of SSAS. The Administration intends to designate the company and means of communication will by means of email, fax and telephone. Marine Notice No. 2-011-18 gives instructions as follows:
Malta
Marshall Islands
Netherldans
Vessels desiring to send reports directly to the Administration and companies or organizations desiring to act as competent authorities should confirm the technical arrangements for delivering alerts to the Administration with the Administrator, Marine Safety at the following address: Marshall Islands Maritime and Corporate Administrators 11495 Commerce Park Drive Reston, Virginia 20191-1507 USA Tel: +1-703-620-4880 Fax: +1-703-476-8522 E-mail: smort@registeriri.com To be specified The Coastguard Centre in Den Helder will function as the national point of
contact Qatar The Administration appoints the particular company as the initial contact point for relaying the message to the Administration as well Doha Port Tower. Communication between the company and the designated person will be either by telephone/facsimile or VHF channel on 14/16. Phone +974 4434377/+974 4457294 Facsimile +974 4457295 To be specified. For technical details refer to Marine Ciruclar No. 23 of 2003 (http://www.mpa.gov.sg/ho mepage/mcp/mc03-23.htm). The Administration's "competent authority" has yet to be identified although it is likely to be the Deputy Commissioner of Maritime Affairs, c/o Vanuatu Maritime Services Limited (VMSL), New York. E-mail: vmsnyc@attglobal.net Phone: 212-425-9600
Singapore
Vanuatu
INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION 4 ALBERT EMBANKMENT LONDON SE1 7SR Telephone: 020 7735 7611 Fax: 020 7587 3210 Telex: 23588 IMOLDN G
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IMO MSC/Circ.1072 26 June 2003
Ref. T2-NAVSEC/2.11
GUIDANCE ON PROVISION OF SHIP SECURITY ALERT SYSTEMS 1 The Sub-Committee on Radiocommunications and Search and Rescue (COMSAR), at its seventh session (13 to 17 January 2003), taking into account the urgency and importance of implementing SOLAS regulation XI-2/6 on Ship Security Alert Systems adopted by the Conference of Contracting Governments to the SOLAS Convention, 1974 (7-13 December 2002) to be used in the enhancement of Maritime Security, prepared the guidance on provision of ship security alert systems. 2 The Maritime Safety Committee, at its seventy-seventh session (28 May to 6 June 2003), agreed to the proposed guidance regarding Ship Security Alert Systems, as set out in the annex. 3 Member Governments are requested to bring the annexed guidance to the attention of Maritime Administrations, shipmasters, port authorities, port facility security operators, national authorities responsible for security, shipping companies, system manufacturers and designers.
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ANNEX GUIDANCE ON PROVISION OF THE SHIP SECURITY ALERT SYSTEM 1 Regulation 6 of SOLAS chapter XI-2 requires ships to be provided with a ship security alert system. Section A/9 of the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code requires ships to carry a ship security plan. Performance standards for ship security alert systems are given in resolution MSC.147(77). This Circular gives guidance on the design of ship security alert systems provided to comply with the SOLAS regulation. 2 The intent of the ship security alert system is to send a covert signal or message from a ship which will not be obvious to anyone on the ship who is not aware of the alert mechanism. It is of use therefore in circumstances where a ship wishes to inform a person ashore of a problem with a minimum number of the persons onboard aware of the action. The procedures for the security alert are agreed with the ships Administration as part of the ship security plan and ideally should be individual to the ship. It is not intended that the ship security alert procedures should be to an internationally agreed standard or conform to any particular format for all ships. 3 Possible methods of achieving the alert are as follows: .1 a system may employ proprietary tracking equipment provided by traffic service providers. The ship then carries a concealed equipment box working over a satellite system on its upper deck which transmits a position report at, typically, 6-hourly intervals. Interruption of power to the equipment or arming of the equipment by means of sensors or manual buttons causes the equipment to transmit a different format of position report. The tracking service providers monitor the transmission reports and inform the Company when the transmission format changes; a system may utilise modifications of GMDSS equipment.* Some GMDSS equipment is not very suitable for modification as it is optimised for all station calling and may involve manual setting of frequencies etc and provides confirmation on the ship of messages sent. In these types of systems the ship security alert contains identifiers to ensure that it is not possible to confuse it with a GMDSS distress, urgency or safety alert; and a system may utilise the exchange of messages containing key words between a ship and, typically, the Company. These messages may be by speech or data communications. Ship equipment which may be used includes cellular phones in coastal areas and satellite services away from coastal areas. It may be possible to use GMDSS VHF/MF/HF equipment in areas where there are coastal facilities for receiving addressed calls.
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This list is not intended as exhaustive and is not intended to inhibit future developments.
Inmarsat is developing modifications to existing equipment that will allow for this service to be implemented.
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4 The ship security alert system requires two activation points, one of which should be on the bridge. These will typically be fixed or portable telephone handsets, fixed or portable keypads or fixed or portable buttons. 5 Measures should be incorporated in the activation points to avoid their inadvertent operation and the generation of false alerts.
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INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION
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IMO MSC/Circ.1073 10 June 2003
T2-NAVSEC/11 MEASURES TO ENHANCE MARITIME SECURITY DIRECTIVES FOR MARITIME RESCUE CO-ORDINATION CENTRES (MRCCS) ON ACTS OF VIOLENCE AGAINST SHIPS 1 The Maritime Safety Committee, at its seventy-second session (17 to 26 May 2000), approved Directives for Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centres (MRCCs), (MSC/Circ.967) which, in most incidents of piracy and armed robbery against ships, are the first point of contact between the ship and coastal authorities concerned, following the Master's decision to request assistance. 2 The Maritime Safety Committee, at its seventy-seventh session (28 May to 6 June 2003), modified the text of the exiting Directives to include provisions for the handling by MRCCs of alerts received from ships in response to terrorist acts and other security incidents. 3 The revised text of the Directives is given at annex.
4 Member Governments and international organizations are recommended to bring this circular to the attention of their national MRCCs, shipowners, ship operators, shipping companies, shipmasters and crews. 5 This circular supersedes MSC/Circ.967 dated 6 June 2000.
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DIRECTIVES FOR MARITIME RESCUE CO-ORDINATION CENTRES (MRCCs) 1 Definitions Act of violence: For the purposes of this circular, the phrases act of violence and acts of violence against ships encompass acts of piracy, acts of armed robbery against ships and any other security incident directed against a ship which does not fall into one of the preceding categories. For the purposes of this circular, the ship includes all persons on board. Piracy The 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) (article 101) defines piracy as follows: Piracy consists of any of the following acts: (a) any illegal acts of violence or detention, or any act of depredation, committed for private ends by the crew or the passengers of a private ship or a private aircraft, and directed: (i) on the high seas, against another ship or aircraft, or against persons or property on board such ship or aircraft; (ii) against a ship, aircraft, persons or property in a place outside the jurisdiction of any State; (b) any act of voluntary participation in the operation of a ship or of an aircraft with knowledge of facts making it a pirate ship or aircraft; (c) any act inciting or of intentionally facilitating an act described in sub-paragraph (a) or (b). Security Forces Authority: For the purposes of this circular, and in accordance with the organization of and the decisions by the national Governments, the SFA (Security Forces Authority) is generally a national or regional command of a public agency such as the Navy, Coast Guard or Police in charge of providing the response to security incidents. Security incident. SOLAS 1974, as amended, chapter XI-2 defines a security incident as any suspicious act or circumstance threatening the security of a ship, including a mobile offshore drilling unit and a high speed craft, or of a port facility or of any ship/port interface or any ship to ship activity. Overt Security Alert: For the purposes of this circular, an overt security alert uses a communication channel or method which makes no attempt to deny knowledge of its activation and use, for example VHF broadcast. Covert Security Alert: For the purposes of this circular, a covert security alert uses a communication channel or method designed to deny knowledge of its activation to perpetrators of the acts of violence, for example a ship security alert system as detailed in the ISPS Code.
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2.1 While all Governments may grant their maritime rescue co-ordination centre(s) (MRCCs)1, in addition to those of search and rescue (SAR), powers in the application of national regulations and instructions, the response to acts of violence against ships is the only one of these extensions that forms part of the IMO regulations2. In this way, MRCCs are incorporated in the organization that Governments have to set up to deal with acts of violence against ships, which may occur suddenly and anywhere. 2.2 For these reasons, this circular has been drawn up especially for the MRCCs2, taking into consideration their own situations and normal activities. It should be considered in connection with guidance on maritime security given in chapter XI-2 of the SOLAS Convention, and the International Ship and Port Facility (ISPS) Code, and guidance on piracy and armed robbery against ships given in MSC/Circ.622/Rev.1 for Governments, and MSC Circ.623/Rev.1 aimed at shipping companies, masters and crews. 2.3 MRCCs can expect to receive a ship security alert of an act of violence against a ship in a number of ways. This ship security alert can come directly from the ship or via an alternative source. These alternative sources include, but are not limited to, other ships, an adjacent MRCC, the national SFA, ship operators and flag State administrations. 2.4 The immediate MRCC response to an alert should be determined by whether the alert received by the MRCC is determined to be an overt alert or a covert alert. Determining whether the alert is overt or covert is a critical factor as the response for each is extremely different as shown below: .1 Overt Security Alert: For an overt alert communication with the ship or other ships in the vicinity of the ship under threat or attack need not be delayed or disguised, for example a Master of a ship may use an overt alarm to discourage an attack; Covert Security Alert: For a covert alert no attempt is to be made to contact the ship originating the alert and no communications are to be made with other ships in the vicinity of the ship under threat. A Master of a ship may use a covert alarm to deny those posing the threat or making an attack the knowledge that an alert has been made; and Unspecified Security Alert: A security alert is deemed to be unspecified when: .1 .2 it is unclear whether the alert is overt or covert; or the initial alert is overt and this is subsequently superseded by a declaration that it is a covert alert.
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Detailed guidance for these three situations is provided in the operating instructions below.
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2.5 Bilateral agreements between States may be reached for the application of co-operation procedures that might differ from those set out above. 3 Preparatory measures It is essential that MRCCs are in all respects prepared for situations involving acts of violence against ships. Preparatory measures taken by each MRCC must include actions to: .1 ensure that the MRCC is in possession of appropriate national instructions giving details of the Security Force Authority (SFA) responsible for the operational application of contingency plans (counter-measures) to deal with situations involving acts of violence against ships; establish fast and effective methods of communication for use between the MRCC and the SFA in question. These methods of communication should be tested on a regular basis; If appropriate and feasible, repeat points 3.1 and 3.2 above for each State whose coastal waters are included in the search and rescue region (SRR) of the MRCC; ensure the MRCC has clear written procedures and instructions on the actions to be taken by operations personnel when dealing with an act of violence against a ship; establish who is responsible for notifying other Administrations and Contracting Governments of the act of violence in accordance with SOLAS 1974, as amended, chapter XI-2, regulations 6 and 7; and train the MRCC personnel in: .1 the risks of an act of violence against a ship in the SRR covered by the MRCC in particular and the phenomenon of acts of violence against ships in general; the use of the MRCC procedures and instructions relating to acts of violence against ships; the communications regarding attacks or threats of attack that the MRCC might receive; and the reports to be sent in the event of an alert and all other actions to be taken.
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Operating measures Action to be taken by MRCCs upon receipt of all types of security alerts: .1 If the position of the incident is within the SRR of the MRCC, the MRCC should immediately inform the appropriate SFA, using the method of communications set out in 3.2. In addition, if the position is close to the boundaries of the SRR, the MRCC should also inform the appropriate neighbouring MRCC; and
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If the position of the incident is outside the SRR of the MRCC, the MRCC should relay the alert to the appropriate MRCC using the normal methods of communication among MRCCs for search and rescue operations or other predetermined discreet inter-MRCC communication channels as appropriate.
4.2
Operating measures for OVERT security alerts In the event of receiving an overt security alert, in addition to the actions detailed in paragraph 4.1 above MRCCs should: .1 .2 .3 .4 .5 maintain contact with the SFA and other parties as detailed in 4.1above; contact the ship to determine if the security alert is real or false and to ascertain the nature of the current situation; if no response is received, assume that the act of violence is ongoing and advise the SFA accordingly; determine the most effective way of issuing a security alert warning for the other ships in the vicinity using appropriate systems and procedures2 and place SAR resources on standby if appropriate. Prior to authorizing their dispatch by the MRCC, the SFA should determine the risk to the SAR assets.
4.3
Operating measures for COVERT security alerts In the event of receiving a covert security alert, in addition to the actions detailed in paragraph 4.1 above, MRCCs should: .1 .2 maintain contact with the SFA and other parties as detailed in 4.1 above; under no circumstances should an MRCC receiving a covert security alert acknowledge receipt of the information received. In addition the MRCC must not send any communication or advice to the Master, other persons on board, or ships in the vicinity of the incidents related to that incident unless directed by the SFA; place SAR resources on standby if appropriate. Prior to authorizing their dispatch by the MRCC, the SFA should determine the risk to the SAR assets; and assist the SFA by providing operational information as requested by the SFA.
.3 .4 4.4
Operating measures for UNSPECIFIED security alerts Unspecified alerts should be treated as covert in accordance with paragraph 4.3 above.
Additional Actions
5.1 The MRCC should endeavour to keep the ships Administration informed of the acts of violence committed against this ship and of their consequences.
2 e.g Refer to format and drafting guidance in COMSAR/Circ.15 Joint IMO/IHO/WMO Manual on Maritime Safety Information (MSI)
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5.2 If laid down in the national regulations and instructions, the MRCC may also have to report directly: .2.1 to the national authority or authorities empowered to deal with the phenomena concerned, if this authority or these authorities are different from the SFA referred to above; and to the person or body entrusted with the inquiries into the acts of violence within the meaning of this circular.
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5.3 The MRCC may be required to supply additional information to the Administration, if the Administration has an obligation to send a report of events to the Organization. __________________
MSC 77/26/Add.1
ANNEX 7 RESOLUTION MSC.147(77) (adopted on 29 May 2003) ADOPTION OF THE REVISED PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR A SHIP SECURITY ALERT SYSTEM
THE MARITIME SAFETY COMMITTEE, RECALLING Article 28(b) of the Convention on the International Maritime Organization concerning the functions of the Committee, RECALLING ALSO resolution A.886(21), by which the Assembly resolved that the functions of adopting performance standards for radio and navigational equipment, as well as amendments thereto, shall be performed by the Maritime Safety Committee on behalf of the Organization, RECALLING FURTHER the provisions of the new chapter XI-2 of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974, as amended, and the requirements of regulation XI-2/5, that all ships shall be provided with a ship security alert system, RECOGNIZING that, for security reasons, a ship security alert system is necessary on board for initiating and transmitting a ship-to-shore security alert to a competent authority designated by the Administration, HAVING CONSIDERED the recommendation on revision of resolution MSC.136(76) made by the Sub-Committee on Radiocommunications and Search and Rescue at its seventh session, 1. ADOPTS the Revised Recommendation on Performance Standards for a Ship Security Alert System, set out in the Annex to the present resolution; 2. RECOMMENDS Governments to ensure that a ship security alert system: (a) (b) if installed on or after 1 July 2004, conforms to performance standards not inferior to those specified in the Annex to the present resolution; if installed before 1 July 2004, conforms to performance standards not inferior to those specified in the Annex to resolution MSC.136(76).
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REVISED RECOMMENDATION ON PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR A SHIP SECURITY ALERT SYSTEM 1 Introduction
1.1 The ship security alert system is provided to a ship for the purpose of transmitting a security alert to the shore to indicate to a competent authority that the security of the ship is under threat or has been compromised. It comprises a minimum of two activation points, one of which is on the navigation bridge. These initiate the transmission of a ship security alert. The system is intended to allow a covert activation to be made which alerts the competent authority ashore and does not raise an alarm on board ship nor alert other ships. 1.2 As required by its Administration, the competent authority receiving the alert notifies the authority responsible for maritime security within its Administration, the coastal State(s) in whose vicinity the ship is presently operating, or other Contracting Governments. 1.3 The procedures for the use of the ship security alert system and the location of the activation points are given in the ship security plan agreed by the Administration. 1.4 The ship security alert system may utilise the radio installation provided for compliance with chapter IV of the SOLAS Convention, other radio systems provided for general communications or dedicated radio systems.
2 General
2.1 In addition to complying with the general requirements set out in resolution A.694(17)1, the ship security alert system should comply with the following performance standards. 2.2 The radio system used for the ship security alert systems should comply with relevant international standards.
3 Power supply
3.1 Where the ship security alert system is powered from the ships main source of electrical power, it should, in addition, be possible to operate the system from an alternative source of power.
4 Activation points
4.1 Activation points should be capable of being used on the navigation bridge and in other locations. They should be protected against inadvertent operation. It should not be necessary for the user to remove seals or to break any lid or cover in order to operate any control.
Publication IEC60945.
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5 Operation
5.1 The activation points should operate a radio system such that transmission of the security alert does not require any adjustment of the radio system, i.e. tuning of channels, setting of modes or menu options. Operation of the activation point should not cause any alarm or indication to be raised on the ship.
5.2 The operation of the ship security alert system should not impair the functionality of the GMDSS installation.
Transmission of security alerts
6.1 In all cases, transmission initiated by security alert system activation points should include a unique code/identifier indicating that the alert has not been generated in accordance with GMDSS distress procedures. The transmission should include the ship identity and current position associated with a date and time. The transmission should be addressed to a shore station and should not be addressed to ship stations. 6.2 The ship security alert system, when activated, should continue the ship security alert until deactivated and/or reset.
7 Testing
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INMARSAT-C MES
C5638-C01- D
SSAS 3 IC-307 NOTE *1. FITTED AT FACTORY. *2. SHIPYARD SUPPLY. *3. OPTION. *4. GROUND THRU CONNECTOR CLAMP. *5. USER SUPPLY. *6. SSAS SPECIFICATION. *7. MAX 3 SETS CAN BE CONNECTED. CHANGE JUMPER SETTING IN LAST IC-307.
INTERCONNECTION DIAGRAM
1
ANTENNA UNIT IC-112 RW-4747 0.37m N-H1054,0.3m
2
COMMUNICATION UNIT IC-212
S - 3
NJ-8DFB-1
CABLE: CONNECTOR (SELECTED) 12D-SFA-CV,100m: N-P-120DSFA 8D-FB-CV,50m: N-P-5DFB 5D-FB-CV,30m: N-P-5DFB-1
PC/DATA
ANT J1
A
NAV EQUIPMENT (NMEA0183) TTYCS-4(*2) OR CO-0.2x2P SRCN-6A16-10P P P *4 IC-303 RECEIVED CALL UNIT 16P0150 TB 1 2 3 4 5 SHIELD 6 1 2 3 4 10 NMEA J6 TXD-H TXD-C RXD-H RXD-C
*3 I/F UNIT *7 *1 RS-232C RS-422 KS-10PT 17JE-23250-02(D8C) 17JE-23090-02(D8C) J5 J3 17JE-573-10,5m,8 1 1 DATA OUT(+) FG 2 2 DATA OUT(-) RD TXD 3 3 CONT OUT(+) SD RXD 4 4 CONT OUT(-) CS 7 5 DATA IN(+) SG GND 6 6 DATA IN(-) ER 5 7 CONT IN(+) RS 8 8 CONT IN(-) 20 9 FG 25 SG *4 *4
*2 TTYC-1
RS-422 RS-422 DATA
*2 DPYC-1.5
100VAC,1,50/60Hz
*2 TTYCS-4
SRCN-6A16-7P P P 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
RCV BZ J7 RBOUT-H RBOUT-C RBIN-H RBIN-C RBCTR
*1 *1 17JE-13090-02(D8C) PC/DATA 17JE-23090-02(D8C) J1 SSAS ALERT UNIT I/F 17JE-573-10,5m,8 1 OR IC-312 *3 2 TXD DTE-2 3 TB RXD 4 SSAS_OUT-H 1 5 NC 2 GND 6 SSAS_CHECK 3 7 SSAS_IN-C 4 8 SSAS_CTRL 5 9 GND 6 FUSE MJ-A3SPF0016 0.5A 24VDC 3.5m,11 FOR SECOND DTE DTE-2 J4 TXD RXD GND MJ-A3SPFD WHT BLK 24VDC 1 +24V 2 0V 3 GND
P P
SSAS ALERT UNIT IC-307 (No.1) *3 *6 TB 1 SSAS_OUT-H 2 NC 3 SSAS_CHECK 4 SSAS_IN-C 5 SSAS_CTRL 6 GND
B
IC-302 DISTRESS ALERT UNIT 16P0150 TB 1 2 3 4 5 SHIELD 6 *2 TTYCS-4
*4
SRCN-6A16-7P P P 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
DMC1 J8 DMCOUT-H DMCOUT-C DMCIN-H DMCIN-C DMCCTR
*2 TTYCS-4,16.3 OR CO-0.2x5P :200m TOTAL:MAX.200m
*4
IC-302 DISTRESS ALART UNIT SAME AVOBE
*2 TTYCS-4
SRCN-6A16-7P P P 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
C
*4
DMC2 J9 DMCOUT-H DMCOUT-C DMCIN-H DMCIN-C DMCCTR
*1 17JE-23090-02(D8C) 17JE-573-10,5m,8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 *4
*1 17JE-13090-02(D8C) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 *4
COM1 DCD RXD TXD DTR GND DSR RTS CTS R1
TERMINAL UNIT IB-581/582

*3
*1 17JE-23250-02(D8C) 16S0184,3m,8
*1 57-3036
PRINTER
*1 FM14-2P VCTF-0.75x2C,3m,7 24VDC FM14-7P CO-0.2x5P,MAX.100m FM14-7P
GND 08S0087,2m
FM14-5P
I/F BOX OP16-14 *3
CO-0.2x2P,MAX.15m FOR MAIN DTE DTE-1
EGC EGC PRINTER *3 PP-505
*2 DPYC-1.5
24VDC
*1 HS16P-4 WHT WHT BLK BLK 1 2 3 4
VCTF-1.25x4C,3m,11.5 16S0042
J2 24VDC +24V +24V 0 V 0 V
16S0083,0.2m
VCTF-0.75x2C,3m,7 05S0441
+ 24VDC - INPUT
24VDC + OUTPUT GND *2 IV-8SQ.
GND W=30 COPPER STRAP 05-003-0031,1.2m
*4 GND 08S0087,2m
PRINTER SWITCH KSA-CE412L *3
25
36 *4
24 VDC 23 IC-307 NOTE *1. FITTED AT FACTORY. *2. SHIPYARD SUPPLY. *3. OPTION. *4. GROUND THRU CONNECTOR CLAMP. *5. CHANGE TAP CONNECTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH AC MAINS. *6. 2 OR 3 SETS CAN BE CONNECTED. CHANGE JUMPER SETTING IN LAST IC-307. *7. REPLACE CONNECTOR. DRAWN
VCTF-0.75x3C,5m,7 16S0084 Jun. 3 '04 CHECKED APPROVED
K.MIYAZAWA
TITLE
TAKAHASHI.T Y. Hatai
MASS kg
CO-0.2x2P: CO-SPEVV-SB-C 0.2x2P,10.5 CO-0.2x5P: CO-SPEVV-SB-C 0.2x5P,13.5
SCALE DWG No.
NAME
C5613-C01- J
FURUNO ELECTRIC CO., LTD.
24VDC J1 RM12BPG-3S 1 +24V RED 2 0V BLK 3 GND WHT
Dsub36P *1
Dsub36P *1
24VDC *1 J1 FM14-2P 1 (+) WHT 2 (-) BLK
57FE-336-205W 5m
100/110/ *2 200/220 VAC DPYC-1.5 1,50/60Hz *2 24 VDC DPYC-4
AC/DC AC/DC POWER INPUT SUPPLY UNIT PR-300 *3 *5
*1 *1 TERMINAL 17JE-23090-02(D8C) 17JE-13090-02(D8C) COM1 J3 17JE-573-10,5m,8 1 1 DCD 2 2 TXD RXD 3 3 RXD TXD 4 4 DTR 5 5 GND GND 6 6 DSR 7 7 RTS 8 8 CTS 9 9 R1 *4 *4
UNIT IB-581/582
KEYBOARD NC DATA VCC GND NC CLOCK PRINTER CN3 1 2 3 4 5 6
KEYBOARD BTC-5100C PS/2
*4 *1 17JE-23250-02(D8C) 16S0184,3m,8
*1 57-3036 1
PRINTER PP-510 *3
FELCOM 12 C INMARSAT-C MES INTERCONNECTION DIAGRAM
S-4
S-5
S-6
S - 7
S - 9

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FIRST EDITION : JUL . 2004

PUB.No. TIE-56351-A ( NAYO ) FELCOM12/15/16 (IC307)

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SSAS Check Sheet

Call Sing IMO No.

Type IC-307 IC-307 IC-307 IC-315 / IC-312

Survey of SSAS Installation

Call Sing IMO No. Tel: Tel: Tel:

Location of Antenna (ADE)

Connection of Power Supply

Location of SSAS Alert Unit

Date: Administrator: Signature:

Ship Name, MMSI No., Ship Position, etc.

Ships Company, Management Company

1.2 Carriage requirement

1.3 SSAS operation flow

Neither audible nor visible alarm is generated

During SSAS report, no information about transmission is displayed and printed.

In Report is not listed in the log.

Status screen for SSAS report function

Change here is the same as the routine message.

This message changes to TX ON during transmission.

Terminal status display: left side below

POWER and LOGIN light. TX lights during transmission.

IC-115 (Antenna Unit)

IC-215 (Terminal Unit)

JUNCTION 16S0344 (2m)

IC-307 (SSAS Alert Unit)

IC-307 (SSAS Alert Unit) IC-307 (SSAS Alert Unit)

TD/RD-A/B TTYCS-4 or CO-0.2x2P

PR-240 (AC Power Supply)

IC305 (DIS. Alert Unit) IC306 (Alarm Unit)

100/220CAC (Ships Main)

IC306 (Alarm Unit)

IC-307 and IC-315 show respectively as below.

IC-315: junction connection box (For FELCOM 15 and 16)

2.2 FELCOM 16 SSAS system

IC-116 (Antenna Unit)

IC-216 (Comm. Unit)

SSAS 16S0344 (2m)

DMC TTYCS-4 or CO-0.2x2P

IC-307 (SSAS Alert Unit)

INT GPS 24VDC

IC-315 (Junction Box Unit)

IC-307 (SSAS Alert Unit) IC-307 (SSAS Alert Unit)

PR-240 (AC Power Supply)

100/220CAC (Ships Main)

2.3 FELCOM 12 SSAS system

IC-112 (Antenna Unit)

SSAS I/F (FELCOM 12 )

L:138 x W:100 x H:32

IC-212 (Terminal Unit)

IC-312 (SSAS Alert Unit I/F)

DMC TTYCS-4 or CO-0.2x2P

IB-581/582 (Terminal Unit)

IC-307 (SSAS Alert Unit)

24VDC INT GPS 24VDC 24VDC

IC-307 (SSAS Alert Unit) IC-307 (SSAS Alert Unit)

PP-510 (Printer Unit)

PR-300 (AC Power Supply)

100/220CAC (Ships Main)

2.4 Power supply