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IAMSAR Flashcards

1
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a worldwide ship reporting system for search and rescue

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AMVER (Automated Mutual-Assistance Vessel Rescue System)

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maritime name for an Inmarsat shore-based station linking ship earth station with terrestrial communication network

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Coast Earth Station (CES)

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3
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a satellite system designed to detect distress beacon transmitting on the frequencies 121.5MHz and 406 MHz

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Cospas-Sarsat System

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4
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a geographical point, line or area used as a reference in search planning

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Datum

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a technique using digital codes which enables a radio station to establish contact with and transfer information to another station or group of stations

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Digital Selective Calling (DSC)

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notification by any means that a distress situation exist and assistance is needed

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Distress Alert

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aeronautical distress beacon for alerting and transmitting homing signals

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Emergency Locator Transmitter

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devices usually carried aboard maritime craft that transmit a signal that alert search and rescue authorities and enable rescue units to locate the scene of the distress

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Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB)

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9
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distress alert initiated for other than an appropriate test by communications equipment intended for alerting when no distress situation actually exists

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False Alarm

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distress alert received from any source, including communications equipment intended for alerting when no distress situation actually exist and a notification of distress should not have resulted

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False Alert

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11
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a system of geostationary satellites for worldwide mobile communication services and support of the GMDSS and other emergency communication system

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Inmarsat

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12
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spoken international distress signal repeated three times

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MAYDAY

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13
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evacuation of a person for medical reasons

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MEDEVAC

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Medical Advice

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MEDICO

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Exchange of medical information and recommended treatment for sick or injured persons where treatment cannot be administered directly by prescribing medical personnel

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MEDICO

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16
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automated telegraphy as used by the NAVTEX system and telex-over-radio

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Narrow Band Direct Printing (NBDP)

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17
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the system for the broadcast and automatic reception of maritime safety information by means of narrow band direct-printing telegraphy

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Navigation Telex Radio (NAVTEX)

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18
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the search area or the actual distress site

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On-scene

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19
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a person designated to coordinate search and rescue operation within a specified area

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On-scene Coordinator (OSC)

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the international radiotelephony urgency signal

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PANPAN

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21
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When repeated three times, indicates uncertainty or alert followed by nature of urgency

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PANPAN

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22
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An operation to retrieve persons in distress, provide for their initial medical or other needs and deliver them to a place of safety

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Rescue

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23
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a plan for rescue operation normally prepared by the SMC for implementation by the OSC and facilities on scene

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Rescue Action Plan

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24
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a unit responsible for promoting efficient organization of search and rescue services and for coordinating the conduct of search and rescue operation within a search and rescue region

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Rescue Coordination Center (RCC)

25
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a unit subordinate to a rescue coordination center established to complement the latter according to particular provisions of the responsible authorities

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Rescue Sub-Center

26
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a service of Inmarsat Enhanced Group call (EGC) system specifically designed for promulgation of Maritime Safety Information (MSI) as a part of the GMDSS

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SafetyNet

27
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an operation, normally coordinated by a rescue coordination center or rescue sub-center, using available personnel and facilities to locate persons in distress

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Search

28
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the officially temporary assigned to coordinate response to an actual or apparent distress situation

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Search and Rescue Mission Coordinator (SMC)

29
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an area of defined dimensions, associated with a rescue coordination center, within which search and rescue services are provided

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Search and Rescue Region (SRR)

30
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a unit composed of trained personnel and provided with equipment suitable for the expeditious conduct of search and rescue operations

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Search and Rescue Unit (SRU)

31
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a survival craft transponder that, when activated, sends out signal automatically when a pulse from a nearby radar reaches it

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Search and Rescue Transponder (SART)

32
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stands for International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue manual.

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IAMSAR

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What does IAMSAR stand for

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International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue Manual

34
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a joint publication of ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) and IMO

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IAMSAR

35
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its purpose is to assist States in meeting their own SAR need and fulfilling obligations
accepted under the International convention.

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IAMSAR

36
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has 3 volumes in which each volume deals with specific SAR system duties

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IAMSAR

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What is Vol 1 of IAMSAR called

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Organization and Management

38
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Vol 2 IAMSAR is called

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Mission coordination

39
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Vol 3 of IAMSAR?

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Mobile facilities

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Purpose of Vol 1

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discusses global SAR system concept, establishment and improvement of national and regional SAR system, and cooperation with neighbouring nations to provide effective and economical SAR services

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Vol 2 Purpose

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To assist personnel who plan and coordinate SAR operations and exercises

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Purpose Vol 3

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To assist vessels and aircraft with performance of search, rescue, or on-scene coordinator function and with aspects of SAR that pertain to their own emergencies

43
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Purpose of IAMSAR

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to assist States in meeting their own SAR need and fulfilling obligations accepted under the International convention

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Primary User Vol 1

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SAR System Managers

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Vol 2 Primary User

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Rescue Co-ordination Centers (RCCs) and Rescue Sub-centers (RSCs)

46
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Primary User of Vol 3 IAMSAR

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Rescue units, civil aircraft and vessels

47
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intended to be carried aboard rescue units, aircrafts and vessels to help performance of SAR duties as support members, OSC (On-scene coordinator) functions and SAR aspects involving their own emergencies

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Vol 3 - Mobile Facilities

48
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Purpose of carrying IAMSAR for Mobile Facilities onboard vessels

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To provide guidance to those who:
○ Operate aircraft, vessels or other craft, and who may be called upon to use the facility
to support SAR operation
○ May need to perform on-scene coordinator function for multiple facilities in the vicinity
of a distress situation
○ Experience actual or potential emergencies, and may require Search and Rescue (SAR)
assistance

49
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The master deciding not to proceed to the scene of a distress due to sailing time involved and in the knowledge that a rescue operation is under way should?

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  1. Make an appropriate entry in the ship’s logbook.
  2. If the master had previously acknowledged and responded to the alert, report the
    decision not to proceed to the SAR service concerned.
  3. Consider reports unnecessary if no contact has been made with the SAR service.
  4. Reconsider the decision not to proceed nor report to the SAR service when vessel in
    distress is far from land or in an area where density of shipping is low.
50
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Who established and what was established to carry out the responsibilities of providing aeronautical and maritime SAR co- ordination and services on a 24-hour basis for their territories, territorial seas, and where appropriate, the high seas

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States established National SAR Organizations or joined one or more other States to form a regional SAR organization associated with an ocean area or continent

51
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an area of defined dimensions associated with a rescue co- ordination center (RCC) within which SAR services are provided

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SRR

52
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help to define who has primary responsibility for coordinating responses to distress situations in every area of the world, but they are not intended to restrict anyone from assisting persons in distress

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SRR

53
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SRR meaning?

A

Search and Rescue Region

54
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Basic SAR System Functions

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Receive, acknowledge, and relay distress alerts
● Coordinate SAR response
● Conduct SAR operations
● The SAR System cannot be organized and effective without management and support

55
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Which SOLAS Regulation do the responsibilities and obligations to assist belong?

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SOLAS Regulation V/33

56
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When shall the master of a ship be released from the obligation of providing assistance in a SAR incident?

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When he/she has been INFORMED by the vessel in distress or by the search and rescue service or by the master of another ship which has reached such persons that her assistance is no longer necessary

57
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TRUE OR FALSE: The master of a ship at sea which is in a position to be able to provide assistance on receiving information from any source that persons are in distress at sea, is not bound to proceed with all speed to their assistance, if possible, informing them or the search and rescue service that the ship is doing so to provide assistance applies regardless of the nationality or status of such persons or the circumstances in which they are found

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FALSE: Master is bound.

58
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Benefits of National and Regional Systems

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States can sometimes support each other with SRUs (Search Rescue Unit) to reduce the total

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number of units needed for adequate coverage and readiness.
● Establishment of national or regional SAR systems is typically based on development of
multilateral national or regional plans, agreements, etc.
● Usually provides for;
1. Effective use of all available resources for SAR
2. Delineation of SRRs (Search Rescue Region)
3. Description of relationships between the parties

59
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Who has the right to requisition one or more of those ships best able to render assistance?

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Master of the ship in distress

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