SAR and Coastguard Fucntions Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 5 Stages of SAR?
A
Awareness Initial Action Planning Operations Conclusion
2
Q
What are the 3 phases of SAR?
A
Uncertainty
Alert
Distress
3
Q
What is the Uncertainty phase?
A
Doubt as to the safety of a vessel or individuals. (Monitor for potential development)
4
Q
What is the Alert phase?
A
Apprehension as to the safety of a vessel or individuals.
Not in imminent danger but may require assistance
5
Q
What is the Distress phase?
A
Grave and imminent danger, requires immediate assistance.
6
Q
What is CH16?
A
International distress and emergency channel.
7
Q
List Emergency Assistance services that are not standard SAR
A
General (Accident Prevention, non-distress assistance, stowaways) Intercept and Escort Services Safety Information Unlawful Acts Assistance to Property Aerodrome Emergency Plan
8
Q
List the Functions of the Coastguard
A
Maritime Safety SAR Pollution Response Accident Disaster and Response Vessel Traffic Monitoring Maritime Security
