Safety Standards
Inward Bound of 2009 introduced new compulsory safety standards for all teams during the race. Each team was required to carry an EPIRB Distress radiobeacon, a satellite phone and a 3G mobile telephone (in a sealed envelope). Using either device during the race would cause immediate disqualification. Organisers now use a comprehensive radio network across the region, 4WD recovery vehicles and first aiders to ensure competitor safety. In 2011 some teams ran with GPS tracking devices, with all teams to carry these devices in 2012.
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