Sofio Marine - Singapore

EPIRB-AIS regulation – International Maritime Organization (IMO) regulation (as of July 2022) and Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) regulation. MED, MER (UK), FCC, CCS, ANATEL and IC approved.

VHF regulation – In accordance with the MSC.1/Circ.1460/Rev.3, all the VHF models for SOLAS vessels must comply with the latest ITU Radio Regulations which requires the new channels and expanded TX frequency range up to 161.600 MHz from 161.475 MHz.

The implementation schedule is before the first radio survey on or after January 1, 2024.

New Regulations came into effect on 1st July 2022 for EPIRBs and this also affects VDRs.

We offer free advice regarding the new regulations and if required, we can supply new EPIRBs and VDRs to help you meet the current performance standards.
In addition we can assist with any flag state requirements.

Call Sofio Marine today for advice
Tel:+65 6561 9077

Radio Surveys in Singapore

We are approved by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) to carry out Radio Surveys. And for the following classification societies:

• Lloyds
• Class NK
• DNV
• Bureau Veritas
• KR
• RINA

Radio Surveys and inspections can be carried out at short notice on GMDSS installations for all types of vessels, from small fishing vessels to the largest passenger liners.