K: Search and Rescue

Question 1

What search and rescue publication would you refer to?

Answer 1

IAMSAR Manual Volume III: Mobile Facilities

international Aviation and Maritime Search and Rescue

Question 2

How would you conduct a SAR mission as master?

Answer 2

Acknowledge Distress Message
Begin Recording Information
Contact RCC – Initial and then SITREP FORM
Conduct Risk Assessment (what resources I require, what I am expected to encounter)

Respond to Distress
	Obligation to respond
	As long as it is safe
	Proceed at best speed to datum point
	Right to requisition other ships to assist.

Assume role as OSC

Establish Search Pattern Plan as per Mission Co ordinator instructions or IAMSAR Manual

1) Establish Datum:
2) Conduct Planned Search Pattern: Refer to IAMSAR Manual
a. Expanding Square
b. Track Line
c. Sector Search

3) DURING RESCUE
SITREP Forms to RCC
Manage on scene communications