LONG RANGE IDENTIFICATION AND TRACKING (LRIT) OVERVIEW
**** LRIT ANNOUNCEMENT ****
Posted 19 Feb 2009 - The United States Coast Guard has recognized
POLE STAR SPACE APPLICATIONS LIMITED as the U.S. testing ASP
that will issue Conformance Test Reports (CTR) on behalf of
the United States. U.S. Vessel owner/operators are encouraged
to submit a Conformance Test Request via this website to schedule
a conformance test for their vessels.
To schedule an LRIT conformance test, please visit
our "Contact Us" page, select "LRIT" from the "Subject"
pull down menu, enter your contact information and enter "Test
Scheduling" in the comments field. A representative from the
U.S. Coast Guard LRIT Sponsor's Office will reply.
 The
Long Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT) system is a
designated International Maritime Organization (IMO) system
designed to collect and disseminate vessel position information
received from IMO member States ships that are subject to
the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea
(SOLAS).
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) operates an International
Data Exchange (IDE) in support of the IMO and the international
maritime community. Also, the USCG maintains a National Data
Center (NDC). The NDC monitors IMO member state ships that
are 300 gross tons or greater on international voyages and
either bound for a U.S. port or traveling within 1000 nm of
the U.S. coast. LRIT complements existing classified and unclassified
systems to improve Maritime Domain Awareness.
The LRIT system consists of the ship borne LRIT information
transmitting equipment, Communications Service Providers (CSPs),
Application Service Providers (ASPs), LRIT Data Centers, including
any related Vessel Monitoring System(s) (VMSs), the LRIT Data
Distribution Plan (DDP) and the International LRIT Data Exchange.
Certain aspects of the performance of the LRIT system are
reviewed or audited by the LRIT Coordinator acting on behalf
of the IMO and its Contracting Governments. For more detailed
information regarding U.S. LRIT rulemaking, please refer to
the LRIT Final Rule, published in the Federal Register, Department
of Homeland Security, 33 CFR Part 169, on Tuesday, April 29th,
2008.
LRIT Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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