LRIT - Long Range Identification and Tracking
Long Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT) is a global satellite-based system for real-time identification and tracking of particular types of vessels. The system is managed and maintained by the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA).
LRIT was introduced in Norway in 2009 and is a closed system that is only used by national public authorities.
LRIT is mandatory for the following ships navigating in international traffic:
- Passenger ships, including high-speed passenger vessels,
- Cargo ships over 300 gross tonnage and
- Movable offshore drilling units.
Information from the LRIT marine surveillance system is used by public authorities to:
- in conjunction with traffic monitoring,
- control and intervention against vessels that pose a danger to maritime safety or a threat to a coastal state,
- to locate vessels in distress and surrounding vessels in connection with rescue operations, and
- to monitor vessels involved in illegal, unreported or unregistered fishing or other illegal activities.
LRIT - The role of the Norwegian Maritime Authority
The Norwegian Maritime Authority has the official responsibility for enforcing compliance with LRIT regulations on board.
LRIT reporting and equipment
All vessels over 300 gross tonnage registered to sail in international waters are required to obtain LRIT certificate.
These are issued by Application Service Providers (ASP). You will find approved ASPs in the list below.
Military vessels and fishing vessels are excluded from this rule.
LRIT reports has to be sent to The Norwegian Coastal Administration.
Read more about this on The Norwegian Coastal Administration website.
Application Service Providers approved by Norway
CLS Collecte Localisation Satellites
8 – 10 rue Hermés
Parc Technologique du Canal
31520 Ramonville - Saint Agne - France
Telephone: +33 (0) 5.61.39.37.02
Facsimile: +33 (0) 5.61.39.47.97
e-mail: gfabritius@cls.fr
Web: www.lrit.fr / www.cls.fr
Thrane & Thrane
Lundtoftegaardsvej 93D
DK-208 KGs. Lyngby
Denmark
Telephone: +45 39 55 88 00
Facsimile: +45 39 55 88 88
e-mail: info@thrane.com
Web: www.thrane.com
CLS UK
Suite 3 Park Mews,
15 Park Lane, Hornchurch,
Essex, RM11 1BB, United Kingdom.
Contact name: Charlotte Lewis
Telephone: +44 1708 788400
Facsimile: +44 1708 788402
e-mail: lrit.testing@groupcls.com
Web: www.uk.groupcls.com
Securewest International
2 Duke Street Court
Bridge Street, Kingsbridge,
Devon TQ7 1HZ, United Kingdom
Telephone: + 44 (0)1548 856001
Facsimile: +44 (0)1548 857641
e-mail: mac@securewest.com
Web: www.securewest.com
Marine Track Limited
Premier House
Shoreham Airport, Shoreham by Sea
West Sussex, BN43 5FF, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 (0) 1273 462 001
Facsimile: +44 (0)1273 463 337
e-mail: support@marinetrack.com
Web: www.marinetrack.com
FUPE SYSTEMS AS
Solem,
N-6480 Aukra
Norway
Telephone: +47 71 17 30 01
Facsimile: +47 71 17 30 95
e-mail: office@fupe.com
Web: www.fupe.com
Pole Star Space Application Ltd
4th Floor
22 Rean Place
London W2 45 A – United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7313 7402
Facsimile: +44 (0)20 7313 7401
e-mail: polestar@polestarglobal.com
Web: www.polestarglobal.com
Transas Scandinavia AB
Datavägen 37
SE-436 32 Askin
Sweden
Telephone: +46 31 69 41 80
Facsimile: +46 31 69 41 84
e-mail: sales@transas.se
Web: www.transas.se
Polaris Electronics A/S
Kaerholt 1
DK-9210 Aalborg SO
Denmark
Теl.: +45 9631 7900
Fаx: +45 9631 7901
Mail: info@polaris-as.dk
Web: http://www.polaris-as.dk/