Recognized IACS Classification Societies
Our certified marine radio engineers are certified to attend vessels and conduct class surveys in Egyptian waters under the authority of major IACS members and statutory administrations:
ABS
American Bureau of Shipping
American Bureau of Shipping
DNV
DNV Maritime
DNV Maritime
Bureau Veritas (BV)
Marine & Offshore
Marine & Offshore
ClassNK
Nippon Kaiji Kyokai
Nippon Kaiji Kyokai
Lloyd’s Register (LR)
Global Marine Survey
Global Marine Survey
IRS
Indian Register of Shipping
Indian Register of Shipping
Scope of Annual GMDSS Radio Inspection
| Equipment / System | Applicable SOLAS Standard | Test & Verification Procedure |
|---|---|---|
| VHF Radiotelephone with DSC | SOLAS Ch. IV Reg 7.1.1 & 7.1.2 | RF power output (25W/1W), frequency tolerance, DSC distress & test acknowledgement, Ch 70 watchkeeping receiver. |
| MF/HF SSB Radio with DSC & NBDP | SOLAS Ch. IV Reg 9 & 10 | Tx power output across maritime bands, antenna tuning unit (ATU) insulation resistance, DSC multi-frequency watch receiver, telex loop test. |
| Inmarsat-C (SAT-C) Terminal | SOLAS Ch. IV Reg 10.1 & IMO A.807 | Performance verification test (PVT) through Land Earth Station (LES), antenna gyro stabilization, enhanced group calling (EGC) reception. |
| 406 MHz Satellite EPIRB | SOLAS Ch. IV Reg 7.1.6 & MSC/Circ.1040 | Transmission burst test with calibrated tester, 121.5 MHz homing frequency, MMSI & HEX ID check, battery expiry, HRU hydrostatic release. |
| Radar SART & AIS-SART | SOLAS Ch. III Reg 6.2.2 & Ch. IV Reg 7.1.3 | 9 GHz radar interrogation response (12 blips on X-band radar), AIS burst message ID 1 & 14 reception, battery service dates. |
| Reserve Source of Energy (Batteries) | SOLAS Ch. IV Reg 13 | 1-hour or 6-hour battery capacity discharge test, internal cell resistance, automatic charger changeover, uninterruptible power supply. |
Rapid Port Attendance Across Egypt
Our survey coordinators arrange direct boarding permits and technical dispatch within 2-4 hours across all major terminals and anchorages: