121.5/243 MHz processing by Cospas-Sarsat ceased on 1 February 2009. Switch to 406!
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Information Bulletin No.21 now available [click here]

What's New: For interesting stories on recent Cospas-Sarsat system saves and up to date news and information [read more].

The Mission: Assist Search and Rescue activities on a worldwide basis by providing accurate, timely, and reliable alert and location data to the international community on a non-discriminatory basis. [read here]

System Concept: Interested in learning how the Cospas-Sarsat System works? [read more]

System Status: As of December 2007 the Cospas-Sarsat System had provided assistance in rescuing more than 24,700 persons in over 6,760 incidents. [read more]

International 406 MHz Beacon Registration Database (IBRD): The Cospas-Sarsat Programme is pleased to announce the availability of an online capability to register 406 MHz distress beacons [read more]. Beta version of the Bulk Upload software now available. [click here]

406 MHz Beacons: Are you looking for a type approved beacon? Do you require assistance with beacon coding or registration? Or do you simply want to decode the beacon that you own? Follow the links for beacons above.

QMS Status Board : The results of the monitoring process, as submitted by the nodal MCCs, are now available [read more].

Testing Your 406 MHz Beacon: All you want to know and avoid, when testing your 406 MHz Beacon [ read more].

Looking for a Document? Follow the menu link for documentation above. If you are interested in the current System status or enhancements under consideration you might want to download the System data document and Information Bulletin.

Ship Security Alerting System: In response to the International Maritime Organization's initiatives to enhance maritime security, Cospas-Sarsat operates a Ship Security Alerting System: [read more]