[Federal Register: July 14, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 135)]
[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
[I.D. 070506C]
Vessel Monitoring Systems; Approved Mobile Transmitting Unit for
Vessels Issued Permits to Operate in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands
Marine National Monument
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of approved vessel monitoring system.
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SUMMARY: This document provides notice of vessel monitoring systems
(VMS) approved by NOAA for use by vessels issued permits to operate in
the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Marine National Monument and sets
forth relevant features of the VMS.
ADDRESSES: To obtain copies of the list of NOAA-approved VMS mobile
transmitting units and NOAA-approved VMS communications service
providers, or information regarding the status of VMS systems being
evaluated by NOAA for approval, write to NOAA Fisheries Office for Law
Enforcement (OLE), 8484 Georgia Avenue, Suite 415, Silver Spring, MD
20910.
To submit a completed and signed checklist, mail or fax it to NOAA
Fisheries Office for Law Enforcement, 8484 Georgia Ave, Suite 415,
Silver Spring, MD 20910, fax 301-427-0049. For more addresses regarding
approved VMS, see the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section, under the
heading ``VMS Provider Address''.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For current listing information
contact Mark Oswell, Outreach Specialist, phone 301-427-2300, fax 301-
427-2055. For questions regarding VMS installation, and status of
evaluations, contact Jonathan Pinkerton, National VMS Program Manager,
phone 301-427-2300; fax 301-427-0049. The public may acquire this
notice, installation/activation checklists, and relevant updates by
calling the VMS support center, phone 888-219-9228, fax 301-427-0049.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. VMS Mobile Transceiver Unit
Thrane & Thrane Sailor 3026D Gold VMS
The Thrane & Thrane Sailor 3026D Gold VMS (TT-3026D) has been found
to meet the minimum technical requirements for vessels issued permits
to operate in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Marine National
Monument. The address for the Thrane & Thrane distributor contact is
provided in this notice under the heading VMS Provider Address.
The TT-3026D Gold VMS features an integrated GPS/Inmarsat-C unit
and a marine grade monitor with keyboard and integrated mouse. The unit
is factory pre-configured for NMFS VMS operations (non-Global Maritime
Distress & Safety System (non-GMDSS)). Satellite commissioning services
are provided by Thrane & Thrane personnel.
Automatic GPS position reporting starts after transceiver
installation and power activation onboard the vessel. The unit is an
integrated transceiver/antenna/GPS design using a floating 10 to 32 VDC
power supply. The unit is configured for automatic reduced position
transmissions when the vessel is stationary (i.e., in port). It allows
for port stays without power drain or power shut down. The unit
restarts normal position transmission automatically when the vessel
goes to sea.
The TT-3026D provides operation down to +/-15 degree angles. The
unit has the capability of two-way
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communications to send formatted forms and to receive e-mail and other
messages. A configuration option is available to automatically send
position reports to a private address, such as a fleet management
company.
A vessel owner may purchase this system by contacting the entity
identified in this notice under the heading ``VMS Provider Address''.
The owner should identify himself or herself as a vessel owner issued a
permit to operate in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Marine National
Monument, so the transceiver set can be properly configured. To use the
TT-3026D the vessel owner will need to establish an Inmarsat-C system
use contract with an approved Inmarsat-C communications service
provider. The owner will be required to complete the Inmarsat-C
``Registration for Service Activation for Maritime Mobile Earth
Station.'' The owner should consult with Thrane & Thrane when
completing this form.
Thrane & Thrane personnel will perform the following services
before shipment: (1) configure the transceiver according to OLE
specifications for vessels issued permits to operate in the
Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Marine National Monument; (2) download
the predetermined NMFS position reporting and broadcast command
identification numbers into the unit; (3) test the unit to ensure
operation when installation has been completed on the vessel; and (4)
forward the Inmarsat service provider and the transceiver identifying
information to OLE.
II. Inmarsat-C Communications Providers
It is recommended, for vendor warranty and customer service
purposes, that the vessel owner keep for his or her records and that
Telenor and Xantic have on record the following identifying
information: (1) Signed and dated receipts and contracts; (2)
transceiver serial number; 3) Telenor or Xantic customer number, user
name and password; (4) e-mail address of transceiver; (5) Inmarsat
identification number; (6) owner name; (7) vessel name; (8) vessel
documentation or registration number; and (9) mobile earth station
license (FCC license).
The OLE will provide an installation and activation checklist that
the vessel owner must follow. The vessel owner must sign a statement on
the checklist certifying compliance with the installation procedures
and return the checklist to OLE. Installation can be performed by
experienced crew or by an electronics specialist, and the installation
cost is paid by the owner.
The owner may confirm the TT-3026D operation and communications
service to ensure that position reports are automatically sent to and
received by OLE before leaving on a trip under VMS. The OLE does not
regard the vessel as meeting requirements until position reports are
automatically received. For confirmation purposes, contact the NOAA
Fisheries Office for Law Enforcement, 8484 Georgia Ave, Suite 415,
Silver Spring, MD 20910, phone 888-219-9228, fax 301-427-0049.
Telenor Satellite Services
Inmarsat-C is a store-and-forward data messaging service. Inmarsat-
C allows users to send and receive information virtually anywhere in
the world, on land, at sea, and in the air. Inmarsat-C supports a wide
variety of applications including Internet, e-mail, position and
weather reporting, a free daily news service, and remote equipment
monitoring and control. Mariners can use Inmarsat-C free of charge to
send critical safety at sea messages as part of the U.S. Coast Guard's
Automated Mutual-Assistance Vessel Rescue system and of the NOAA
Shipboard Environmental Acquisition System programs. Telenor Vessel
Monitoring System Services is being sold through Thrane & Thrane, Inc.
For the Thrane & Thrane and Telenor addresses, look inside this notice
under the heading ``VMS Provider Address''.
Xantic
Xantic is a provider Vessel Monitoring Services to the maritime
industry. By installing an approved OLE Inmarsat-C transceiver on the
vessel, vessels can send and receive e-mail, to and from land, while
the transceiver automatically sends vessel position reports to OLE, and
is fully compliant with the International Coast Guard Search and Rescue
Centers. Xantic Vessel Monitoring System Services are being sold
through Thrane & Thrane, Inc. For the Thrane & Thrane and Xantic
addresses, look in this notice under the heading ``VMS Provider
Address''.
For Telenor and Xantic, Thrane & Thrane customer service supports
the security and privacy of vessel accounts and messages with the
following: (a) password authentication for vessel owners or agents and
for OLE to prevent unauthorized changes or inquiries; and (b)
separation of private messages from OLE messages. (OLE requires VMS-
related position reports, only.)
Billing is separated between accounts for the vessel owner and the
OLE. VMS position reports and vessel-initiated messaging are paid for
by the vessel owner. Messaging initiated from OLE operations center is
paid for by NOAA.
Thrane & Thrane provides customer service for Telenor and Xantic
users to support and establish two-way transmission of transceiver unit
configuration commands between the transceiver and land-based control
centers. This supports OLE's message needs and, optionally, the crew's
private message needs.
The vessel owner can configure automatic position reports to be
sent to a private address, such as to a fleet management company.
Vessel owners wishing to use Telenor or Xantic services will need
to purchase an Inmarsat-C transceiver approved for vessels issued
permits to operate in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Marine National
Monument. The owner will need to complete an Inmarsat-C system use
contract with Telenor or Xantic, including a mobile earth station
license (FCC requirement). The transceiver will need to be commissioned
with Inmarsat according to Telenor or Xantic's instructions. The owner
should refer to and follow the configuration, installation, and service
activation procedures for the specific transceiver purchased.
III. VMS Provider Address
For TT-3026D, Telenor, or Xantic information contact Ronald
Lockerby, Marine Products, Thrane & Thrane , Inc., 509 Viking Drive,
Suite K, L & M, Virginia Beach, VA 23452; voice: 757-463-9557; fax:
757-463-9581, e-mail: rdl@tt.dk.com; website: http://www.landseasystems.com
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Dated: July 11, 2006.
William T. Hogarth,
Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries
Service.
[FR Doc. 06-6253 Filed 7-12-06; 1:01 pm]
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