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 2006 the Cospas-Sarsat System had provided assistance in rescuing more than 22,400 persons in over 6,720 incidents. [read more]

What's New: For interesting stories on recent Cospas-Sarsat system saves and up to date news and information, click here.

International 406 MHz Beacon Registration Database (IBRD): The Cospas-Sarsat Programme is pleased to announce the availability of a new online capability to register 406 MHz distress beacons. [read more].

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.

Testing Your 406 MHz Beacon: All you want to know and avoid, when testing your 406 MHz Beacon, click here.

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]

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