Sea Marshall AU9 User Manual v2.9

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Sea Marshall AU9 User Manual

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2 Sea Marshall AU9 User Manual v2.9
Table of Contents
I Introduction 3
II Glossary of Terms & Acronyms 4
III Warnings & Safety Information 5
IV Sea Marshall AU9 Overview 7
1 Sea Marshall AU9 Features 10
2 Sea Marshall AU9 Range Comparison 12
V Sea Marshall AU9 Operation 14
1 Testing the Sea Marshall AU9 23
VI Recertification and Servicing 25
VII Declaration of Conformity 27
VIII AU9-X SIRA Certificate 28
IX AU9-D Pressure Test Certificate 30
X Warranty 31
XI Terms & Conditions of Sale 33
XII Disclaimer 38
XIII Trademark Notice 39
XIV Technical Specifications 40
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I • Introduction
The following symbols and conventions are used to indicate important
information. Always observe these instructions.
WARNINGS: Instructions that, if ignored, could result in death or

serious personal injury caused by incorrect operation of the
equipment. These must be observed for safe operation.
CAUTIONS: Instructions that, if ignored, could result in personal

injury or material damage caused by incorrect operation of the
equipment. These must be observed for safe operation.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Important instructions that should be

adhered to during system operation.
Typographic Conventions
1. Hardware features are displayed in bold uppercase letters,
e.g. ARMING SWITCH.
2. Operation states are displayed in bold uppercase letters
surrounded by square brackets, e.g. [OFF].
Using your Sea Marshall AU9 for the first time

Carefully read the Warnings and Safety Information section in this manual
prior to using the Sea Marshall AU9 for the first time. To operate correctly, the
Sea Marshall AU9 should be professionally fitted to an MRT approved SOLAS
rated PFD by a service centre authorised by MRT. Visit the MRT website
www.mrtsos.com for specific instructions on accessing the Sea Marshall AU9.
Prior to first use perform a full system test to confirm the device is
operating correctly.
WARNING: When the Sea Marshall AU9 is fitted inside a PFD

instead of a purpose-built sMRT pouch, DO NOT unzip the main
PFD zip. Use the Sea Marshall AU9 access point zip in the life
jacket to prepare the device for use.
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II • Glossary of Terms & Acronyms

AIS Automatic Identification System: Automatic tracking system
used on ships and by vessel traffic services for identifying
and locating vessels by electronically exchanging data with
other nearby ships, AIS base stations, and satellites.
AMSA Australian Maritime Safety Authority
DSC Digital Selective Calling – technology used to automate
calling on terrestrial marine radio systems.
ECDIS Electronic Chart Display and Information System
EPIRB Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon.
FCC US Federal Communications Commission
MAYDAY Voice distress priority message
MMSI Maritime Mobile Service Identity (DSC identity number)
MRT Marine Rescue Technologies
MSLD Maritime Survivor Locating Device
MSLS Maritime Survivor Locating System
PFD Personal Flotation Device
PLD Personal Locating Device
RDF Radio Direction Finding
RTCM Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services
SAR Search and Rescue
SOLAS International Convention for the Safety of Life At Sea
USCG US Coast Guard
VHF Very High Frequency radio band – 30 to 300 MHz.
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III • Warnings & Safety Information

WARNINGS:
• The Sea Marshall AU9 is not an EPIRB and its emergency
transmissions are not detected by orbiting satellites. The
device is a short range Personal Locating Device (PLD), which
uses 121.5MHz Radio Direction Finding (RDF) techniques.
• Perform a full system test before use.
• The Sea Marshall AU9 should ONLY be used in an emergency.
DELIBERATE MISUSE MAY INCUR A SEVERE PENALTY.
• DO NOT store or transport the unit in a wet or high moisture
environment to avoid accidental activation.
• Do not dismantle the Sea Marshall AU9 as it contains no
user serviceable parts. MRT Ltd. and authorised service
agents offer a full and comprehensive service and repair
facility for recertification of units and battery replacement.
• DO NOT tamper with the AUTO ACTIVATION WATER
SENSOR on the top and bottom of the unit
• The Sea Marshall AU9 emits radio frequency radiation when in
use. Avoid handling the antenna unnecessarily when activated.
LIFE JACKET & PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

USAGE WARNINGS:
• The Sea Marshall AU9 must only be fitted/attached to life
jackets approved by MRT Ltd.
• Only MRT approved attachment kits/pouches are to be used
to attach the unit to the life jacket.
• The Sea Marshall AU9 must be fitted strictly in accordance with
the life jacket manufacturer & MRT's instructions as supplied.
• The Sea Marshall AU9 must only be fitted by an approved
service centre authorised by MRT and/or the life jacket
manufacturer.
• The life jacket is to be serviced according to the
manufacturer's specifications.
• It is the user's responsibility to ensure that any ancillary
equipment, such as survival suits/harnesses, PPE, clothing etc.,
does not interfere with the operation of the Sea Marshall AU9.
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CAUTION:
• Do not paint the Sea Marshall AU9 or clean it with aggressive
detergents or solvents. Some cleaning materials may damage
the seals and affect the integrity of the device.
• To ensure the Sea Marshall AU9 operates as intended in an
emergency:
o Avoid dropping the unit.
o Avoid leaving the unit unnecessarily in full sun where it may
be exposed to excessively high temperatures.
o Inspect the device periodically for signs of wear and tear,
visible cracks or other damage.
The Sea Marshall AU9 could save your life, treat it with respect at all
times.
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IV • Sea Marshall AU9 Overview

This user manual provides all the information required to operate and
test the Sea Marshall AU9 PLD. The Sea Marshall AU9 transmits on the
121.5MHz search and rescue (SAR) frequency and can be used to locate
a man overboard using a 121.5MHz receiver such as the MRT
Crewguard MKII or MRT SARfinder MKIII receiver.
Crewguard MKII Base Unit MSLS Receiver SARfinder MK III Base Unit MSLS Receiver
Sea Marshall AU9 Activation

When armed, the Sea Marshall AU9 is designed to automatically
activate in an emergency when immersed in water. There is an
AUTO ACTIVATION WATER SENSOR on the top and
bottom of the unit. If the unit is continuously immersed in salt or
fresh water it will 'awaken' and auto-activate. A predetermined 2
second delay period prevents device activation caused by spray,
rain and splashing.
The Sea Marshall AU9 can also be manually activated by pressing
the round rubber ACTIVATION BUTTON on the front of the
device when armed. The design of the ARMING SWITCH, in
conjunction with the unit's RUBBER O-RING, prevents the device
from being accidentally activated while being carried or in transit.
The Sea Marshall AU9-D dive version does not have a round
rubber ACTIVATION BUTTON and the ARMING SWITCH is
used to manually arm and activate the device.
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Sea Marshall AU9 Product Range

There are five versions of the Sea Marshall AU9 available for different marine
operating environments. This manual is applicable to all these versions.
AU9: General Purpose

• 2 second auto-activation
(upon continuous immersion)
• Manual activation
• LED strobe on antenna
• Automatic low battery warning indicator
• 100mW power output
• Test unit also available using 121.65MHz
AU9-WF: Wind Farm/Renewable Energy

• 40 second fail safe auto-override
AU9-X: Zone2 Oil/Gas

• SIRA ATEX Approved
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AU9-HT: Helicopter Transit

AU9-D: Diving
• Manual activation only
• Depth rating 50m
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IV.1 • Sea Marshall AU9 Features

2
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3
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5
6
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11 8 11
Sea Marshall AU9 Front
1 ANTENNA.
2 AUTO ACTIVATION WATER SENSOR.
3 Product name.
4 ACTIVATION BUTTON GUARD.
5 SWITCH RESTRAINER.
6 Front label.
7 BASE CAP (hinged, not separate).
8 AUTO ACTIVATION WATER SENSOR.
9 ARMING SWITCH.
10 Round rubber ACTIVATION BUTTON (for activation and function testing).
11 BASE CAP SCREWS
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12 Operation instructions (rear label)
12
Sea Marshall AU9 Rear
Note: The Sea Marshall AU9-D dive version PLD has no round rubber
ACTIVATION BUTTON and the rear label instructions are different.
AU9-D Front AU9-D Rear
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IV.2 • Sea Marshall AU9 Range Comparison

The Sea Marshall AU9, AU9-X and AU9-HT transmit 100mW 121.5MHz
signals. The Sea Marshall AU9-WF and AU9-D transmit 500mW signals.
The 100mW version has approximately half the tracking range of the
500mW version.
Sea Marshall AU9 500mW Version
Sea Marshall AU9 500mW Version
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WARNING: The tracking ranges displayed are the results from

tests were the receiver antenna was correctly installed at the
recommended height and the Sea Marshall AU9 was correctly
fitted into a PFD. Wearing the device in any other manner will
reduce the tracking/alerting ranges to below those displayed.
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V • Sea Marshall AU9 Operation

WARNING: When the Sea Marshall AU9 is fitted inside a PFD
instead of a purpose-built sMRT pouch, DO NOT unzip the main
PFD zip. Use the Sea Marshall AU9 access point zip in the life
jacket to prepare the device for use. The Sea Marshall AU9 should
only be used in an emergency. DELIBERATE MISUSE MAY INCUR
A SEVERE PENALTY.
The Sea Marshall AU9 must be professionally fitted to an MRT approved

SOLAS rated PFD to operate correctly. This ensures the device is in the
most effective position for water activation and emergency
transmissions, while the PFD assists the casualty to remain afloat and
face-up when in the water.
The Sea Marshall AU9 is normally inserted into a purpose-built pouch
for stability. The device is [OFF] when shipped and needs to be
configured in the [READY] state prior to use.
WARNING: See the MRT website www.mrtsos.com for specific

instructions on accessing the Sea Marshall AU9 inside the
sMRT PFD.
Arming the Sea Marshall AU9, AU9-X, AU9-WF

and AU9-HT
This procedure arms the device for both manual and auto-activation.
Remove the Sea Marshall AU9 from its pouch.
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Lift the RUBBER O-RING up and over the ARMING SWITCH.
Push the ARMING SWITCH down to the [READY] position until it clicks
into place and ensure the RUBBER O-RING is positioned in the gap
above the ARMING SWITCH.
Note: After arming the unit it will beep 3 times to confirm it has been
armed and a GREEN LED will flash every 60 seconds thereafter.
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Reinsert the unit in the pouch. The Sea Marshall AU9 is now ready for use.
WARNING: After arming the unit it can remain in the life jacket for
12 months until the jacket and beacon require servicing and
recertification. Before returning the unit for servicing and
recertification it must be made safe:
1. Slide the ARMING SWITCH up to the [OFF] position and
then lift and pull the RUBBER O-RING down and over the
ARMING SWITCH.
2. Ensure the RUBBER O-RING is positioned in the gap below
the ARMING SWITCH.
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Activating the Sea Marshall AU9, AU9-X,

AU9-WF and AU9-HT
Activation commences transmissions on the 121.5MHz search and
rescue (SAR) frequency. Sea Marshall AU9 transmissions continue
after activation until the device is disarmed/switched [OFF]. When the
unit is armed there are two methods of activation.
Press the round rubber ACTIVATION BUTTON.

The Sea Marshall AU9 also activates automatically after 2 seconds of
continuous immersion in water.
Audio SOS BEEPs can be heard approximately every 30 seconds and

flashing RED LEDs are visible when the unit is transmitting on full power.
This pattern cycles continuously until the unit is disarmed/switched [OFF].
IMPORTANT NOTE: The unit has two AUTO ACTIVATION

WATER SENSORS (a metal screw on top of the unit and within
the base cap). Both these sensors have to be continuously
immersed for a period of not less than 2 seconds to allow the
unit to wake up and autoactivate, this prevents inadvertent
activation by spray, rain or splashes.
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CAUTION: AU9-X, AU9-HT and AU9-WF units are fitted with a 40

second failsafe/override function. These units will also automatically
activate after 40 seconds of constant immersion in water if the unit
is accidentally disarmed/switched [OFF] but is in a man overboard
emergency situation.
DO NOT store or transport the unit in a wet or high moisture
environment to avoid accidental activation.
Arming and Activating the Sea Marshall AU9-D

The Sea Marshall AU9-D dive version PLD does not have a round
rubber ACTIVATION BUTTON.
Lift the RUBBER O-RING up and over the ARMING SWITCH.
Slide the ARMING SWITCH down to [READY] to arm and activate the
Sea Marshall AU9-D.
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When the unit is immersed in water the WATER SENSORS will

automatically activate the device.
Note: After arming the unit it will beep 2 times to confirm it has been armed
and a GREEN LED will flash every 3-5 seconds until is starts transmitting. A
RED LED is displayed and short BEEPS are audible when transmitting.
Wearing the Sea Marshall AU9-D around the neck will reduce the
tracking/alerting ranges to below those specified. MRT recommends
fitting the device in a harness or attaching it to a dive belt with the
antenna positioned vertically. It may also be fitted to an inflatable
surface marker buoy.
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Disarming/Deactivation of all Sea Marshall AU9 PLDs
Lift and pull the RUBBER O-RING down and over the ARMING SWITCH.
Slide the ARMING SWITCH up to the [OFF] position
Ensure the RUBBER O-RING is positioned in the gap below the

ARMING SWITCH.
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Disarming the Sea Marshall AU9-X, AU9-HT and

AU9-WF After Auto Override Activation
1
Lift and pull the RUBBER O-RING down and over the ARMING SWITCH.
2a
2b
Push the ARMING SWITCH down to the [READY] (a) position until it
clicks into place and then immediately slide the ARMING SWITCH up to
the [OFF] (b) position until it clicks into place.
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Move the RUBBER O-RING to the gap below the ARMING SWITCH
to store the device in a disarmed state.
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V.1 • Testing the Sea Marshall AU9

A full system test is performed prior to the Sea Marshall AU9 being installed
into an MRT approved SOLAS rated PFD. The device is [OFF] when shipped
in a PFD and needs to be configured in the [READY] state prior to use.
WARNING: After deployment into active service, a regular full

system test of the Sea Marshall AU9 should be performed every 3
months. Do not test the Sea Marshall AU9 more than once per
month as this could affect battery life and operation of the device
in an emergency. MRT also mandates that the Sea Marshall AU9
must be returned to MRT, or an authorised MRT service agent, for
annual servicing and recertification.
Low Power Function Test Mode: Battery Testing

Ensure the ARMING SWITCH
is in the [OFF] position.
1. Press and hold the round rubber ACTIVATION BUTTON to

activate function test mode.
2. Observe the ANTENNA LED:
a. GREEN LED = Batteries OK, with the following specific
functionality during testing:
• A low power signal is transmitted with upswept tone.
• Short BEEPS are audible at approximately 1 sec intervals.
• GREEN LED flashes 7 times with every alternate
audible BEEP (approximately 14 sec duration).
• Audible BEEPS and low power transmission continues
until the ACTIVATION BUTTON is released.
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b. No LED = Recertification required

c. RED LED = Recertification required
3. Stop pressing the ACTIVATION BUTTON to cancel low power

function test mode.
Automatic Low Power Indication when [OFF]

The unit has automated battery status indications to indicate a low
battery. When the Sea Marshall AU9 is [OFF] and unarmed a low battery
is indicated by:
• Short BEEPS (approx every 15-20 seconds).
• RED LED flashes.
Verifying Low Power 121.xxMHz Test Transmissions

When in low power test mode, the Sea Marshall AU9 will display
battery LED indications and transmit low power test transmissions.
Live units transmit on 121.5MHz and training units transmit on
121.65MHz. The low power transmission range is approximately
30 meters and transmissions can be verified using an MRT
Crewguard MKII or MRT SARfinder MKIII receiver.
WARNING: When conducting a test or exercise on the SARfinder

using the 121.65MHz frequency, it will automatically revert back to
the live 121.5MHz frequency after 20 minutes. See the SARfinder
User Manual for more information.
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6 • Recertification and Servicing

Annual recertification is essential to ensure the Sea Marshall AU9 operates
effectively in a lifesaving situation when fitted to a SOLAS approved life
jacket. Do not use your Sea Marshall AU9 if there are any signs of wear and
tear, or if any functional tests fail. MRT Ltd. and authorised service agents
offer a full and comprehensive service and repair facility for recertification of
units and battery replacement.
WARNING: If annual recertification is not undertaken prior to the

return for service date, as indicated on the unit each year, the
operability and reliability of the unit will be severely affected and the
unit will NOT BE CERTIFIED FOR ANY FURTHER USE. An audible
beep will sound continuously and the LED will flash red continuously
(until the battery expires) if the Sea Marshall AU9 has not been
recertified as specified. MRT is not liable for any defect or failure of
the unit and any resulting effect including Personal Injury or Death.
Cracks in seals or housings could allow moisture inside the unit, rendering it
unreliable or unusable. If cracking is observed, or if it is possible that the unit
has been damaged, please contact MRT or an authorised MRT service
agent for it to be assessed, repaired or replaced as required.
How to Return Units for Recertification and Servicing

Please contact MRT at [email protected], or your
authorised service agent, to obtain an RMA tracking number for any
units being returned for recertification and servicing. Record the
RMA number and include it when returning units as it is used to
track the device during the servicing and recertification process.
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Operational Life
The Sea Marshall AU9 has a service life of 5 years and must be
recertified annually. The battery must be replaced during annual
servicing and the device should be replaced after 5 years. If the
device fails a battery self-test at any time it should be returned to
MRT, or an authorised MRT service agent for testing and
recertification.
End of Life Statement

Marine Rescue Technologies hereby declares that all materials,
components and products supplied are in full compliance with
RoHS & WEE directives. This product must be disposed of
according to local laws and regulations. Because the product
contains a battery it must be disposed of separately from
household waste. Do not incinerate, but take it to a recycling facility.
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VII • Declaration of Conformity
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VIII • AU9-X SIRA Certificate
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IX • AU9-D Pressure Test Certificate
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X • Warranty
It is important to register the purchase of MRT products by completing
the warranty card enclosed with the product, or by completing the
online form. Failure to complete registration could delay any warranty
claim. Online product registration and MRT terms of sale conditions are
available on the company's website at http://mrtsos.com
You can also complete the following warranty form and list the serial
numbers of any devices you own, then return this information via email
to [email protected], or post to:
Marine Rescue Technologies
Marshall House, Zarya Court, Grovehill Road
Beverley
East Riding of Yorkshire
HU17 0JG United Kingdom
Title
First Name
Surname
Company Name
Address 1
Address 2
Address 3
Postcode/ZIP code
Country
Email
Tel (incl. country code)
Industry of Operation
Country of Product Operation
Please list the serial numbers from products purchased:
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XI • Terms & Conditions of Sale

1 Definitions & Interpretation it as amended, extended or re-enacted from time to time.
(a) The definitions and rules of interpretation in this clause apply (h) A reference to writing or written includes faxes and e-mail.
in these Conditions. 2 Application of Conditions
Annual Maintenance/Support: an annual programme of (a) These Conditions shall:
maintenance, repairs and support in respect of marine safety (i) apply to and be incorporated in the Contract; and
equipment in accordance with relevant Maintenance Protocols (ii) prevail over any inconsistent terms or clauses contained in or
available from the Supplier under an Annual Maintenance & referred to in the Customer's purchase order, confirmation of
Recertification Agreement. order, or specification, or implied by law, trade custom, practice or
Annual Maintenance & Recertification Agreement: the course of dealing.
Supplier’s separate Annual Maintenance & Recertification Service (b) No addition to, variation of, exclusion or attempted exclusion
Agreement covering Annual Maintenance/Support and Annual of any term of these Conditions shall be binding on the Supplier
Recertification. unless in writing and signed by a duly authorised representative of
Annual Recertification: means annual recertification of marine the Supplier.
safety equipment as being in Good Working Order by the Supplier (c) Each of the Supplier and the Customer warrant to each other
following completion of Annual Maintenance/Support available that it has full capacity and authority to enter into and perform the
from the Supplier under an Annual Maintenance & Recertification Contract, and that those signing the Contract are duly authorised
Agreement. to bind the party for whom they sign.
Conditions: these Terms & Conditions of Sale. 3 Basis of Sale
Contract: the Customer's order and the Supplier's acceptance of it (a) Any quotation is valid for a period of 30 days only, and the
in accordance with clause 3(c), which incorporates these Supplier may withdraw it at any time by notice to the Customer.
Conditions. (b) Each order or acceptance of a quotation for Equipment by the
Customer: the person, firm or company who purchases Customer shall be deemed to be an offer by the Customer subject
Equipment from the Supplier. to these Conditions. The Customer shall ensure that its order is
Equipment: the equipment to be purchased by the Customer complete and accurate.
from the Supplier under the Contract, including all hardware and (c) A binding contract shall not come into existence between the
related Software, and all substitutions, replacements or renewals of Supplier and the Customer unless and until the Supplier issues a
such items and all related accessories, manuals and instructions written order acknowledgement to the Customer, or the Supplier
provided (including without limitation any part or parts thereof). delivers the Equipment (as appropriate) to the Customer
Good Working Order: means operation in accordance with (whichever occurs earlier).
relevant operating manuals, specifications and other manufacturer (d) The Supplier may deliver the Equipment by separate
documentation. instalments. Each separate instalment shall be invoiced and paid
Intellectual Property Rights: patents, rights to inventions, copyright for in accordance with the provisions of the applicable Contract.
and related rights, trade marks, trade names, domain names, Each instalment shall be a separate Contract and no cancellation
rights in get-up, rights in goodwill or to sue for passing off, unfair or termination by either party of any one Contract relating to an
competition rights, rights in designs, rights in computer software, instalment shall entitle the Customer to repudiate or cancel any
database rights, topography rights, moral rights, rights in other Contract or instalment.
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and trade secrets) and any other intellectual property rights, in the Supplier may be cancelled by the Customer, except with the
each case whether registered or unregistered and including agreement in writing of the Supplier and provided that the
without limitation all applications for and renewals or extensions of Customer indemnifies the Supplier in full against all loss (including
such rights, and all similar or equivalent rights or forms of without limitation loss of profit), costs (including without limitation
protection in any part of the world. the cost of all labour and materials used), damages, charges and
Maintenance Protocols: the Supplier’s published procedures, expenses incurred by the Supplier as a result of cancellation.
requirements and protocols for routine preventative and corrective Details of cancellation charges is available from the Supplier upon
maintenance, repairs and support of marine safety equipment request.
supplied by it (including hardware maintenance and repair, (f) Certain Software products require product activation prior to
Software updates and maintenance) from time to time to ensure it being fully enabled. Orders for Software purchases may not under
is in Good Working Order. any circumstances be cancelled after product activation, including
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format, whether stand alone or bundled with other hardware or web-based transaction.
software supplied as part of the Equipment, including embedded (g) The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the
code, and all related documentation supplied under the Contract. International Sale of Goods shall not apply to any Contract made
Supplier: Marine Rescue Technologies Limited (Company No. subject to these Conditions.
04202403), Registered Office: Halifax House, 30-34 George Street, 4 Quantity and Description
Hull, East Yorkshire HU1 3AJ. (a) The quantity and description of the Equipment shall be as set
VAT: value added tax chargeable under English law for the time out in the Supplier's acknowledgement of order or (if there is no
being and any similar additional tax. acknowledgement of order) quotation.
(b) Clause headings shall not affect the interpretation of these (b) All samples, drawings, descriptive matter, specifications and
Conditions. References to clauses are to the clauses of these advertising issued by the Supplier, and any descriptions or
Conditions illustrations contained in the Supplier's catalogues or brochures are
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unincorporated body (whether or not having separate legal form part of the Contract.
personality). (c) Any typographical, clerical or other error or omission in any
(d) A reference to a company shall include any company, sales literature, quotation, price list, acceptance of offer, invoice or
corporation or other body corporate, wherever and however other document or information issued by the Supplier shall be
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(e) Unless the context otherwise requires, words in the singular Supplier.
shall include the plural and in the plural include the singular. (d) The Supplier reserves the right (but does not assume the
(f) Unless the context otherwise requires, a reference to one obligation) to make any changes in the specification of the
gender shall include a reference to the other genders. Equipment which are required to conform with any applicable
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Customer's specification, which do not materially affect their Equipment and/or provision of warranty service or Annual
quality or performance. Maintenance/Support and/or Annual Recertification (whether
5 Prices ordered under the same contract or not) to the Customer;
(a) All prices are exclusive of delivery, packaging, packing, (ii) appropriate any payment made by the Customer to such of
shipping, carriage, insurance, VAT and other taxes, levies, the Equipment or Annual Maintenance/Support or Annual
assessments, charges and duties applicable to the sale of the Recertification (whether under this Contract or any other contract
Equipment and import into the destination country. If any between the Customer and the Supplier) as it thinks fit (despite
exemption from any taxes, duties or other charges is claimed, the any purported appropriation by the Customer);
Customer must provide appropriate written evidence to the (iii) charge interest on the amount outstanding from the due date
Supplier. to the date of receipt by the Supplier (whether or not after
(b) The price of the Equipment shall be as stated in the Supplier's judgement), at the annual rate of 5% above the base lending rate
acknowledgement of order or quotation, or where no price has from time to time of NatWest Bank plc, accruing on a daily basis
been quoted (or a quoted price is no longer valid), the price listed and being compounded quarterly until payment is made, whether
in the Supplier's price list current at the date of acceptance of the before or after any judgement. The Supplier reserves the right to
order. claim interest under the Late Payment of Commercial Debts
(c) The Supplier reserves the right, by giving notice to the (Interest) Act 1998;
Customer at any time before delivery, to increase the price of such (iv) make a storage charge for any undelivered Equipment at its
of the Equipment as has not been delivered to reflect any increase current rates from time to time;
in the cost to the Supplier which is due to any factor beyond the (v) a general lien on all Equipment and property belonging to the
control of the Supplier (including without limitation any foreign Customer, exercisable in respect of all sums lawfully due from the
exchange fluctuation, currency regulation, alteration of duties, Customer to the Supplier. The Supplier shall be entitled, on the
change in legislation, significant increase in the costs of labour, expiry of 14 days' notice in writing, to dispose of such Equipment
materials or other costs of manufacture), any change in delivery or property in such manner and at such price as it thinks fit and to
dates, quantities or specifications for the Equipment which is apply the proceeds towards the amount outstanding.
requested by the Customer, or any delay caused by any (g) All sums payable to the Supplier under the Contract shall
instructions of the Customer or failure of the Customer to give the become due immediately on its termination, despite any other
Supplier adequate information or instructions. provision of the Contract. This clause 6(g) is without prejudice to
(d) The prices payable for Annual Maintenance/Support and/or any right to claim for interest under the law, or any right under the
Annual Recertification shall be as stated in the Supplier's Contract.
acknowledgement of order or as specified in the relevant Annual (h) The Supplier may, without prejudice to any other rights it may
Maintenance & Recertification Agreement. The Supplier reserves have, set off any liability of the Customer to the Supplier against
the right, by giving sixty (60) days written notice to the Customer any liability of the Supplier to the Customer.
at any time, to increase the prices charged by the Supplier for 7 Delivery of Equipment and Acceptance
Annual Maintenance/Support and/or Annual Recertification, unless (a) The Supplier shall use its reasonable endeavours to deliver the
otherwise specified in the relevant Annual Maintenance & Equipment on the date or dates specified in the Supplier's
Recertification Agreement or otherwise agreed in writing by the acknowledgement of order, but any such date is approximate only
Supplier (for example, price changes for prepaid Annual and time is not of the essence as to delivery. If no dates are so
Maintenance & Recertification will usually be agreed separately in specified, delivery shall be within a reasonable time of acceptance
writing between the parties). of the order.
6 Payment (b) The Equipment shall be delivered to the Customer’s delivery
(a) Subject to any special terms agreed in writing between the location specified in the Supplier's acknowledgement of order or
Customer and the Supplier, the Supplier may invoice the Customer such other location agreed in writing prior to despatch. Equipment
for the price of the Equipment on or at any time after delivery of may be delivered by the Supplier in advance of the quoted
the Equipment, unless: delivery date on giving reasonable notice to the Customer.
(i) the Equipment is to be collected by the Customer; or (c) Delivery shall be made during normal business hours
(ii) the Customer wrongfully fails to take delivery of the (excluding bank or public holidays). The Supplier may levy
Equipment, additional charges for any deliveries made outside such hours at
and in either case the Supplier shall be entitled to invoice the the Customer's request.
Customer for the price at any time after the Supplier has notified (d) The Customer shall be responsible (at the Customer's cost) for
the Customer that the Equipment is ready for collection. preparing the delivery location for the delivery of the Equipment
(b) The Supplier may invoice the Customer for Annual and for the provision of all necessary access and facilities
Maintenance/Support and/or Annual Recertification in advance of reasonably required to deliver the Equipment. If the Supplier is
the start of the relevant period, or as specified in the relevant prevented from carrying out delivery or installation on the
Annual Maintenance & Recertification Agreement. specified date because no such preparation has been carried out,
(c) Credit payment terms are only available to the Customer with the Supplier may levy additional charges to recover its loss arising
the prior approval of the Supplier, and will be subject to an from this event.
assessment of the Customer’s creditworthiness. The Supplier may (e) The Customer shall be deemed to have accepted the
change the Customer’s credit or payment terms at any time if (in Equipment when the Customer has had 5 days to inspect it after
the opinion of the Supplier) the Customer's financial condition or delivery and has not notified the Supplier in writing under clause
previous payment record justifies this. 12(b).
(d) Subject to clause 6(c), unless an alternative payment period is (f) The Supplier shall be responsible for any damage, shortage or
stated in the Supplier’s invoice, payment by the Customer shall be loss in transit, provided that the Customer notifies it to the
made within 30 days of the date of the Supplier's invoice, whether Supplier (or its carrier, if applicable) within three days of delivery or
or not delivery has taken place or title in the Equipment has the proposed delivery date of the Equipment and that the
passed to the Customer. Equipment has been handled in accordance with the Supplier's
(e) Unless otherwise specified in the Supplier’s invoice, all stipulations. Any remedy under this clause 7(f) shall be limited, at
payments shall be made in British Pounds (GBP) to the Supplier’s the option of the Supplier, to the replacement or repair of any
designated bank account by direct debit, credit card or electronic Equipment which is proven to the Supplier's satisfaction to have
transfer. Time for payment shall be of the essence of the Contract. been lost or damaged in transit.
(f) If the Customer fails to make payment in full on the due date, (g) The Customer shall be responsible for complying with any
the whole of the balance of the price of the Equipment and any legislation governing the importation of the Equipment into the
Annual Maintenance/Support and/or Annual Recertification then country of destination, and subsequent the export and re-export
outstanding shall become immediately due and payable and, of the Equipment. If in order to acquire or use the Equipment it
without prejudice to any other right or remedy available to the must be registered with any governmental authority, it is the
Supplier, the Supplier shall be entitled to: Customer’s responsibility to obtain and maintain such registration
(i) terminate the Contract or suspend any further deliveries of and to pay any associated costs, expenses or taxes.
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8 Risk and Property (iii) such licence shall be terminable by either party on 28 days'
(a) The Equipment shall be at the risk of the Supplier until written notice, provided that the Supplier may terminate only if the
delivery to the Customer. The Supplier shall off-load the continued use or possession of the Software by the Customer
Equipment at the Customer's risk. infringes the developer's or a third party's rights, or the Supplier is
(b) Ownership of the Equipment shall pass to the Customer on compelled to do so by law, or if the Customer has failed to comply
the later of completion of delivery (including without limitation with any term of the Contract; and
off-loading), or when the Supplier has received in full in cleared (iv) on or before the expiry of this licence, the Customer shall
funds all sums due to it in respect of: return to the Supplier all copies of the Software in its possession.
(i) the Equipment; and (d) The Customer's Software licence under clause 10(c) is
(ii) all other sums which are or become due to the Supplier from transferable by the Customer, subject to the Customer providing
the Customer on any account. to the Supplier the name, address and location of transferee and
(c) Until ownership of the Equipment has passed to the Customer payment of any applicable fees to the extent permissible under
under clause 8(b), the Customer shall: local laws. The Customer will immediately upon transfer deliver all
(i) hold the Equipment on a fiduciary basis as the Supplier's copies of the Software to the transferee. The transferee must
bailee; agree in writing to the Supplier's Software licence terms. In
(ii) store the Equipment (at no cost to the Supplier) in satisfactory addition, the Customer's licence terms will be binding on
conditions and separately from all the Customer's other involuntary transferees, notice of which is hereby given.
equipment or that of a third party, so that it remains readily Customer's licence will automatically terminate upon transfer.
identifiable as the Supplier's property; 11 Maintenance & Support - IMPORTANT
(iii) not destroy, deface or obscure any identifying mark or (a) It is the Customer’s responsibility to arrange for Annual
packaging on or relating to the Equipment; and Maintenance/Support and Annual Recertification of all Equipment
(iv) keep the Equipment insured on the Supplier's behalf for its full to be undertaken by the Supplier in accordance with the
price against all risks with a reputable insurer, ensure that the Maintenance Protocols for that Equipment under a separate
Supplier's interest in the Equipment is noted on the policy, and Annual Maintenance & Recertification Agreement. The Customer
hold the proceeds of such insurance on trust for the Supplier and will be responsible for all additional charges payable under the
not mix them with any other money, nor pay the proceeds into an Annual Maintenance & Recertification Agreement and for all
overdrawn bank account. transportation expenses incurred in returning Equipment to the
(d) The Customer's right to possession of the Equipment before Supplier for the provision of this service.
ownership has passed to it shall terminate immediately if any of the (b) Orders placed by the Customer for Annual Maintenance/Sup-
circumstances set out in clause 17 arise or if the Customer port and Annual Recertification are subject to the Supplier’s terms
encumbers or in any way charges the Equipment, or if the and conditions relevant to the Equipment and services concerned.
Customer fails to make any payment to the Supplier on the due The Customer also agrees, if required by the Supplier, to enter into
date. separate written Annual Maintenance & Recertification
(e) The Customer grants the Supplier, its agents and employees Agreement(s) with the Supplier (in the Supplier’s then current form)
an irrevocable licence at any time to enter any premises where the setting out the terms and conditions upon which such services will
Equipment is or may be stored in order to inspect it, or where the be provided.
Customer's right to possession has terminated, to remove it. All (c) Eligibility of Equipment for Annual Maintenance/Support and
costs incurred by the Supplier in repossessing the Equipment shall Annual Recertification is limited to Equipment at current specified
be borne by the Customer. revision levels.
(f) On termination of the Contract for any reason, the Supplier's (d) The Customer is responsible for removing any Equipment not
(but not the Customer's) rights in this clause 8 shall remain in eligible for Annual Maintenance/Support or Annual Recertification
effect. to enable the Supplier to perform these services. Additional
(g) The Supplier may appropriate payments by the Customer to charges, calculated at the Supplier's standard rates, may be
such Equipment as it thinks fit, notwithstanding any purported incurred for any extra work caused by such Equipment.
appropriation by the Customer to the contrary. (e) The Customer is responsible for maintaining a procedure
9 Inspection and Testing of Equipment external to the Equipment to reconstruct lost or altered Customer
The Supplier shall: files, data or programs.
(i) test and inspect the Equipment on delivery to ensure that it (f) Subject to the terms of any applicable Annual Maintenance &
complies with the requirements of the Contract; and Recertification Agreement, by giving not less than sixty (60) days’
(ii) if so requested by the Customer, give the Customer written notice to the other party:
reasonable advance notice of such tests (which the Customer shall (i) the Customer may delete provision of Annual Maintenance/-
be entitled to attend). Support and Annual Recertification in respect of any Equipment,
10 Software Licence or may cancel any related support agreement; or
(a) If the Supplier refers to a software licence in its (ii) the Supplier may delete Equipment no longer included in the
acknowledgement of order, the price of the Equipment includes Supplier's support offering or may cancel a support agreement.
the licence fee for the Customer's right to use the Software. (g) Subject to the terms of any applicable Annual Maintenance &
(b) If the Customer is provided with any operating system Recertification Agreement, the Customer may not assign or
software licence in respect of the Software, the Customer shall sign transfer a support agreement without the Supplier's prior written
and return it to the Supplier within seven days of installation of the consent. Any attempted assignment or transfer without such
software, unless the licence has been supplied on a "shrink-wrap" consent will be void. As conditions to such consent; (i) the assignee
or "click-wrap" basis. or transferee must agree in writing to the applicable support
(c) If no software licence has been provided to the Customer, the agreement; (ii) the Supplier may require that all Equipment
Customer hereby accepts a non-exclusive licence to use the object included within a support agreement is in good operating
code of the Software in conjunction with the Equipment for the condition; and (iii) the Supplier may impose applicable charges in
Customer’s own internal purposes in accordance with the connection with the assignment or transfer.
documentation (if any) provided with the Software on the following (h) If Annual Maintenance and Annual Recertification is not
conditions: promptly undertaken on any item of Equipment every 12 months
(i) the Customer shall not copy (except to the extent permissible in accordance with the Maintenance Protocols for that Equipment,
under applicable law which is not capable of exclusion by this may severely affect the operability and safety of that
agreement) or reproduce, translate, adapt, vary or modify the equipment, and accordingly such item is not safe for any further
software, nor communicate it to any third party, without Supplier's use and the Supplier’s warranty provided in respect of the item of
prior written consent; Equipment concerned (under clause 12 below) will be void. The
(ii) the Customer shall not use the Software on any equipment Supplier also excludes all liability for continued use of that item of
other than the Equipment, and shall not remove, adapt or Equipment in these circumstances (see clause 14(e) below).
otherwise tamper with any copyright notice, legend or logo which 12 Limited Warranty
appears in or on the Software on the medium on which it resides; (a) The Supplier warrants to the Customer that the Equipment is
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free from defects in workmanship and materials. The Supplier Customer (other than by reason of a Force Majeure Event under
undertakes (subject to the remainder of this clause 11(h)), at its clause 18), the Customer shall in all circumstances be liable to pay
option, to repair or replace any Equipment (other than to the Supplier all reasonable costs, charges or losses sustained by
consumable items) which is found to be defective as a result of it as a result, subject to the Supplier notifying the Customer in
faulty materials or workmanship within 12 months from the date of writing of any such claim it might have against the Customer in this
delivery. respect.
(b) The Supplier shall not in any circumstances be liable for a 14 Limitation of Liability
breach of the warranty contained in clause 12(a) unless: (a) The following provisions set out the entire financial liability of
(i) the Customer gives written notice of the defect to the the Supplier (including without limitation any liability for the acts or
Supplier within five (5) days of the time when the Customer omissions of its employees, agents and sub-contractors) to the
discovers or ought to have discovered the defect; and Customer in respect of:
(ii) after receiving the notice, the Supplier is given the option of (i) any breach of the Contract howsoever arising; and
testing or inspecting such Equipment at its current location or (ii) any representation, misrepresentation (whether innocent or
moving it to the Supplier’s premises, and the Customer shall (if negligent), statement or tortious act or omission (including without
asked to do so by the Supplier) return such Equipment to the limitation negligence) arising out of or in connection with the
Supplier's place of business (or those of its agents or Contract.
sub-contractor) at the Supplier's cost. (b) All warranties, clauses and other terms implied by statute or
(c) The Supplier shall not in any circumstances be liable for a common law are excluded from the Contract to the fullest extent
breach of the warranty in clause 12(a) if: permitted by law.
(i) the Customer makes any use of Equipment in respect of (c) Nothing in these Conditions excludes or limits the liability of
which it has given written notice under clause 12(b)(i); or the Supplier for:
(ii) the defect has arisen because the Customer failed to follow (i) death or personal injury caused by the Supplier's negligence;
the Supplier's oral or written instructions as to the storage, or
commissioning, operation or use of the Equipment or (if there are (ii) fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation.
none) good industry practice; or (d) Subject to clause 14(b) and clause 14(c):
(iii) the defect has arisen as a result of misuse, neglect, accident, (i) the Supplier shall not in any circumstances be liable, whether
mishandling or unauthorised or incorrect repair or maintenance by in tort (including without limitation for negligence or breach of
any person other than the Supplier, or improper installation, statutory duty howsoever arising), contract, misrepresentation
unauthorised modification, or loss or damage in transit; or (whether innocent or negligent) or otherwise for:
(iv) the serial number to the Equipment concerned has been (i) any loss of revenue, business, anticipated savings or profit or
removed, defaced, or changed; or any loss of use or value; or
(v) the defect has arisen as a result of any information, design or (ii) downtime costs, loss of data or data restoration costs, or
any other assistance supplied or furnished by the Customer (or a (iii) any special, indirect, consequential or pure economic loss,
third party on the Customer’s behalf); or costs, damages, charges or expenses;
(vi) the Customer has failed to comply with its obligations under in each case, even if foreseeable. (“anticipated savings” denotes
clause 11(a) (including the terms of any Annual Maintenance & any expense which the Customer expected to avoid incurring or to
Recertification Agreement) relating to maintenance of the incur in a lesser amount then would otherwise have been the
Equipment concerned. case); and
(d) Insofar as the Equipment hardware comprises or contains (ii) the Supplier's total liability in contract, tort (including without
equipment or components which were not manufactured or limitation negligence and breach of statutory duty howsoever
produced by the Supplier, the Customer is entitled only to such arising), misrepresentation (whether innocent or negligent),
warranty as the Supplier has received from the manufacturer. The restitution or otherwise, arising in connection with the
Supplier shall use reasonable endeavours to transfer the benefit of performance or contemplated performance of the Contract shall
such warranty to the Customer. be limited to the price payable for the Equipment (together with, if
(e) The warranty contained in clause 12(a) does not guarantee applicable, the price of any Annual Maintenance/Support and
any minimum range or coverage of the Equipment or any ancillary Annual Recertification payable to the Supplier under the Contract).
equipment. (e) Subject to clause 14(c), the Supplier excludes all liability for
(f) If the Supplier repairs or replaces Equipment as a result of any any defects in any item of Equipment if Annual Maintenance and
defect which falls outside the scope of the warranty in clause 12(a) Annual Recertification is not undertaken every 12 months in
then the Customer is responsible for payment of all the Supplier’s accordance with the Maintenance Protocols for that Equipment,
associated costs (including the costs of transportation, including any resulting personal injury or death to users of that
investigation and replacement parts and labour charges) at the item of Maintained Equipment.
Supplier’s standard rates at the relevant time. 15 Intellectual Property Rights
(g) Whenever repairing Equipment the Supplier may, at its (a) Title, ownership, and all Intellectual Property Rights in the
option, repair or replace Equipment parts or sub-assemblies with Equipment (or any part thereof) and any copy, portion, or
new or reconditioned parts and sub-assemblies. modification thereof, shall not transfer to the Customer and shall
(h) The Supplier warrants that any of the Supplier’s own standard remain the Supplier’s property (or that of the Supplier’s licensors).
Software will substantially conform to its published technical The Supplier and its licensors retain all right, title and interest in
specifications. Any Software supplied with the Equipment which the Software and no rights are granted to the Customer except as
was not produced by the Supplier is warranted in accordance with expressly set out in these Conditions. The Customer shall not at
any End User License Agreement issued by the licensor(s) of that any time make any unauthorised use of such Intellectual Property
software which is supplied with the Equipment. The Supplier Rights, nor authorise or permit any of its agents or contractors or
warrants all Software products against failure of programming any other person to do so. Third party licensors may protect their
instructions due to defects in materials and workmanship when rights in the Software in the event of any violation of these
properly installed and used on the Supplier’s Equipment hardware. Conditions.
The Supplier is not responsible in any way for ancillary equipment, (b) The Customer agrees not to copy, modify, alter, translate,
hardware or software not supplied by the Supplier which is disassemble, or reverse engineer the Equipment (including without
attached to or used in connection with the Equipment, or for the limitation any embedded Software), or attempt to disable any
operation of the Equipment with any ancillary equipment, security devices or codes incorporated in the Equipment, except
hardware or software and all such equipment, hardware or as permitted by law. The Customer must not remove, alter, or
software is expressly excluded from the Supplier’s warranty. obscure any printed or displayed legal notices contained on or in
(i) Any repaired or replacement Equipment shall be under the Equipment.
warranty for the unexpired portion of the 12 month period (c) If the Supplier manufactures the Equipment, or applies any
referred to in clause 12(a). process to it, in accordance with a specification submitted or
13 Supplier remedy prepared by the Customer or any other information provided by
(a) If the Supplier's performance of its obligations under the the Customer, the Customer shall indemnify and keep indemnified
Contract is prevented or delayed by any act or omission of the
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the Supplier against all losses, damages, costs, claims, demands, to any of the foregoing in any jurisdiction in consequence of debt.
liabilities and expenses (including without limitation consequential (b) Termination of the Contract, however arising, shall not affect
losses, loss of profit and loss of reputation, and all interest, or prejudice the accrued rights of the parties as at termination or
penalties and legal and other professional costs and expenses) the continuation of any provision expressly stated to survive or
awarded against or incurred by the Supplier in connection with, or implicitly surviving termination.
paid or agreed to be paid by the Supplier in settlement of, any 18 Force Majeure
claim for infringement of any third party Intellectual Property The Supplier reserves the right to defer the date of delivery, or to
Rights which results from the Supplier's use of the Customer's cancel the Contract or reduce the amount of Equipment ordered,
specification or such other information. The indemnity shall apply if it is prevented from or delayed in carrying on its business by acts,
whether or not the Customer has been negligent or at fault and events, omissions or accidents beyond its reasonable control,
does not limit any further compensation rights of the Supplier. including without limitation strikes, lock-outs or other industrial
16 Confidentiality and Supplier's Property disputes (whether involving the workforce of the Supplier or any
(a) The Customer shall keep in strict confidence all technical or other party), failure of a utility service or transport or
commercial know-how, specifications, inventions, processes or telecommunications network, act of God, war, riot, civil
initiatives which are of a confidential nature and have been commotion, malicious damage, compliance with any law or
disclosed to the Customer by the Supplier or its agents, and any governmental order, rule, regulation or direction, accident,
other confidential information concerning the Supplier's business breakdown of plant or machinery, fire, flood, storm or default of
or its products which the Customer may obtain. The Customer suppliers or sub-contractors (Force Majeure Event).
shall restrict disclosure of such confidential material to such of its 19 Notices
employees, agents or sub-contractors as need to know the same Any notice required to be given pursuant to the Contract shall be
for the purpose of discharging the Customer's obligations to the in writing and shall be delivered by hand or sent by pre-paid
Supplier, and shall ensure that such employees, agents or first-class post or recorded delivery post to the address of the
sub-contractors are subject to obligations of confidentiality party as set out in these Conditions, or such other address as may
corresponding to those which bind the Customer. be notified by one party to the other. A notice delivered by hand is
(b) All materials, equipment and tools, drawings, specifications deemed to have been received when delivered (or, if delivery is
and data supplied by the Supplier to the Customer shall at all not in business hours, 9.00 am on the first business day following
times be and remain the exclusive property of the Supplier, but delivery). A correctly addressed notice sent by pre-paid first-class
shall be held by the Customer in safe custody at its own risk and post or recorded delivery post shall be deemed to have been
maintained and kept in good condition by the Customer until received at the time at which it would have been delivered in the
returned to the Supplier, and shall not be disposed of or used normal course of post.
other than in accordance with the Supplier's written instructions or 20 Miscellaneous
authorisation. (a) A waiver of any right under the Contract is only effective if it is
(c) This clause 16 shall survive termination of the Contract, in writing and signed by or on behalf of the waiving party, and it
however arising. applies only to the party to whom the waiver is addressed and the
17 Termination circumstances for which it is given.
(a) Without prejudice to any other right or remedy available to (b) If any provision of these Conditions (or part of a provision) is
the Supplier, the Supplier may terminate the Contract or suspend found by any court or administrative body of competent
any further deliveries under the Contract without liability to the jurisdiction to be invalid, unenforceable or illegal, the other
Customer and, if the Equipment has been delivered but not paid provisions shall remain in force.
for, the price shall become immediately due and payable (c) Each party acknowledges that, in entering into the Contract
notwithstanding any previous agreement or arrangement to the and the documents referred to in it, it does not rely on any
contrary if: statement, representation, assurance or warranty (Representation)
(i) the ability of the Customer to accept delivery of the of any person (whether a party to the Contract or not) other than
Equipment is delayed, hindered or prevented by circumstances as expressly set out in the Contract or those documents.
beyond the Customer's reasonable control; or (d) Each party agrees that the only rights and remedies available
(ii) an order is made or a resolution is passed for the winding up to it arising out of or in connection with a Representation shall be
of the Customer, or circumstances arise which entitle a court of for breach of contract. Nothing in this clause shall limit or exclude
competent jurisdiction to make a winding-up order in relation to any liability for fraud.
the Customer; or (e) The Customer shall not, without the prior written consent of
(iii) an order is made for the appointment of an administrator to the Supplier, assign, transfer, charge, sub-contract or deal in any
manage the affairs, business and property of the Customer, or other manner with all or any of its rights or obligations under the
documents are filed with a court of competent jurisdiction for the Contract. The Supplier may at any time assign, transfer, charge,
appointment of an administrator of the Customer, or notice of sub-contract or deal in any other manner with all or any of its rights
intention to appoint an administrator is given by the Customer or or obligations under the Contract.
its directors or by a qualifying floating charge holder (as defined in (f) The Contract is made for the benefit of the parties to it and
paragraph 14 of Schedule B1 to the Insolvency Act 1986); or (where applicable) their successors and permitted assigns, and is
(iv) a receiver is appointed of any of the Customer's assets or not intended to benefit, or be enforceable by, anyone else.
undertaking, or if circumstances arise which entitle a court of (g) The Contract and any disputes or claims arising out of or in
competent jurisdiction or a creditor to appoint a receiver or connection with it or its subject matter or formation (including
manager of the Customer, or if any other person takes possession without limitation disputes or claims) are governed by and
of or sells the Customer's assets; or construed in accordance with the law of England. The parties
(v) the Customer makes any arrangement or composition with its irrevocably agree that the courts of England have exclusive
creditors, or makes an application to a court of competent jurisdiction to settle any dispute or claim that arises out of or in
jurisdiction for the protection of its creditors in any way, or connection with the Contract or its subject matter or formation
becomes bankrupt; or (including without limitation disputes or claims)
(vi) the Customer ceases, or threatens to cease, to trade; or (h) Operational life of equipment is 5 years from date of
(vii) the Customer takes or suffers any similar or analogous action purchase.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Contact MRT for the latest terms and

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XII • Disclaimer
The Sea Marshall AU9 is an emergency rescue transmission device that
should only be activated as a last resort. Misuse or false activation is
unlawful and irresponsible, and could result in prosecution or penalty.
The Sea Marshall AU9 should not be relied on as the only source of man
overboard notification and the vessel owner, operator or master must
exercise common prudence and good seamanship at all times. Use of the
Sea Marshall AU9 in no way reduces liability of the vessel’s master and
crew who have the primary responsibility for safety on board.
No device is 100% fail safe nor can it guarantee safe rescue in an
emergency. When activated, the Sea Marshall AU9 is a Maritime Survivor
Locating Device transmitting on the 121.5MHz search and rescue (SAR)
frequency, but requires subsequent human interaction to acknowledge and
respond to the distress alert.
The actual time and success of rescue is therefore dependent on all these
contributing factors and as such, is outside the control of MRT.
This user manual contains important information that must be adhered to
for reliable use and operation of the product. It is the owner’s sole
responsibility to make the effort to read this manual and to ensure that the
equipment’s operation and limitations are understood. Visit the MRT
website www.mrtsos.com to download the latest user manuals for all
products. MRT reserves the right to change specifications, equipment,
installation and maintenance instructions without notice as part of the
company’s policy of continuous product development and improvement.
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XIII • Trademark Notice

Mobilarm Limited, trading as Marine Rescue Technologies Limited, is the
100% owner of Marine Rescue Technologies Limited in the United
Kingdom. All trademarks owned by Marine Rescue Technologies Limited
in the United Kingdom are therefore owned by Mobilarm Limited.
The absence of a product or service name or logo from those listed
does not constitute a waiver of Mobilarm Limited's trademark or other
intellectual property rights concerning that name or logo.
Other product names mentioned within this document may be
trademarks or registered trademarks, or a trade name of their
respective owner. Contact Marine Rescue Technologies at
[email protected] for a copy of our trademark policy before referencing
or using any trademark or product name.
© Marine Rescue Technologies Limited 2012. All rights reserved. No
part of this publication may be transmitted or copied in any form
whatsoever without the express written permission of Marine Rescue
Technologies Limited.
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XIV • Technical Specifications

ENVIRONMENTAL
Waterproofing IP68
Operating Temp -20° to +70°C
Storage Temp -55° to +70°C
Operating humidity to 95% non-condensing
Shock Eurocae ED-14F
Vibration Eurocae ED-14F
Compass safe distance 30cms
Flammability Rating UL 94 V-0
Battery Recertification required annually
Buoyancy 5%
Transportation UN 3091
PHYSICAL
Dimensions (Case) 80mm wide x 95mm high x 35mm deep
Weight 250g approximately
Antenna Visible Length Approx. 50cm Helicopter Transit model; Approx. 105cm all other models
STANDARDS APPLIED
EMC EN 301 489-22 V1.3.1, EN 301 489-1 V1.8.1
Electrical Safety EN 60950-1:2006
Marine EN 300 152 V1.1.1
Radio (121.5MHz) EN 300 152 V1.1.1
Approvals CE; FCC ID YFGAU9; ATEX-Zone 2; Ex II 3G (AU9-X only) Sira 10ATEX4253 for model
AU9-X Zone 2 ONLY; CAA flight approved (AU9-HT only)
ELECTRICAL
Airband frequencies Live Device 121.5MHz Orange Case; Test Device 121.65MHz Green Case
Bandwidth 25kHz (in alignment with ETSI)
Output Power 100mW or 500mW depending on model
Modulation Continuous swept tone A3X
Signalling type ITU-RM-690-1
OPERATIONAL
Operating time (full power) 100mW = 24 hours; 500mW = 24 hours
Standby battery life 12 months maximum battery life if armed 24/7 (5 years when unarmed)
Arming Indications: AU9, AU9-X, After arming the unit it will beep 3 times to confirm it has been armed and a GREEN
AU9-HT and AU9-WF units LED flashes every 60 seconds thereafter.
Activation of AU9, AU9-X, Manual button press to activate; Automatic 2 seconds water activation in [READY]
AU9-HT and AU9-WF units state; 40 second automatic water activation override when in [OFF] state (AU9-X,
AU9-HT and AU9-WF units only)
Activation of AU9-D Slide the arming switch to [READY] to arm and activate the Sea Marshall AU9-D
when immersed in water.
Alerts when active (all models): SOS BEEPs (80dB) are heard approximately every 30 seconds and flashing RED
antenna LED indications and LEDs are visible when the unit is transmitting on full power
audio via internal speaker
Operational Life 5 years
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Index
A Activating the device

Arming the device
14
14 M Manual Conventions 3
B Battery replacement 25
O Operation
Operational life
14
25
Overview 7
C Conformity : Declaration
of Conformity 27 P Product Range 7
D Deactivating the device 14

Disarming the device 14 R Range comparison
Recertification
12
25
Disclaimer 38
E End of Life Statement 18

Exclusions 35 S Safety information
SIRA Certificate
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28
Specifications technical 40
F Features 10
First use of the device 3 T Technical Specifications 40
Terms of Sale 34
Testing 23
Trademark notice 39
G Glossary 4
V Verifying Transmissions 23
I Introduction 3
W Warnings
Warranty
5
31
L Low battery indications 23
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II Glossary of Terms & Acronyms 4

III Warnings & Safety Information 5

IV Sea Marshall AU9 Overview 7

1 Sea Marshall AU9 Features 10

2 Sea Marshall AU9 Range Comparison 12

V Sea Marshall AU9 Operation 14

1 Testing the Sea Marshall AU9 23

VI Recertification and Servicing 25

VII Declaration of Conformity 27

VIII AU9-X SIRA Certificate 28

IX AU9-D Pressure Test Certificate 30

XI Terms & Conditions of Sale 33

XIII Trademark Notice 39

XIV Technical Specifications 40

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WARNINGS: Instructions that, if ignored, could result in death or

CAUTIONS: Instructions that, if ignored, could result in personal

IMPORTANT NOTE: Important instructions that should be

Using your Sea Marshall AU9 for the ﬁrst time

WARNING: When the Sea Marshall AU9 is fitted inside a PFD

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II • Glossary of Terms & Acronyms

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III • Warnings & Safety Information

LIFE JACKET & PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

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IV • Sea Marshall AU9 Overview

Sea Marshall AU9 Activation

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Sea Marshall AU9 Product Range

AU9: General Purpose

AU9-WF: Wind Farm/Renewable Energy

AU9-X: Zone2 Oil/Gas

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AU9-HT: Helicopter Transit

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IV.1 • Sea Marshall AU9 Features

Sea Marshall AU9 Front

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12 Operation instructions (rear label)

Sea Marshall AU9 Rear

AU9-D Front AU9-D Rear

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IV.2 • Sea Marshall AU9 Range Comparison

Sea Marshall AU9 500mW Version

Sea Marshall AU9 500mW Version

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WARNING: The tracking ranges displayed are the results from

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V • Sea Marshall AU9 Operation

The Sea Marshall AU9 must be professionally fitted to an MRT approved

WARNING: See the MRT website www.mrtsos.com for specific

Arming the Sea Marshall AU9, AU9-X, AU9-WF

Remove the Sea Marshall AU9 from its pouch.

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