Search and Rescue Flashcards
What does IAMSAR stand for?
International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue Manual
What is the purpose of IAMSAR Vol III
To provide information on how to conduct SAR operations, coordinate with other units, and use available resources to save lives
What is an OSC?
An On-scene Coordinator is a peson designated to coordinate SAR operations within a specified area
Where can specific obligations to render assistance to a distressed vessel be found?
Regulation V/33 SOLAS
What are the three levels of SAR coordination?
- OSC: On-scene Coordinators
- SMC: SAR Mission Coordinators (Rescue centre)
- SCs: SAR Coordinators (National level)
What are some factors that determine what search pattern to use?
- Number and types of other assisting vessles
- size of area to be searched
- Sea conditions
- Size of distressed craft
What are some search pattern options?
- Expanding square
- Sector search
- Track line search
- Parallel track search
When is Expanding square an ideal option?
- The initial position of the target is known and accurate
- Only requires a single search unit
- appropriate for finding persons in the water
- Suitable for smaller and larger areas due to systematic expansion
When is sector search the ideal option?
- The intial position of the target is known and accurate
- The search area is small
- Multiple search units including aircraft
- The visibility is good
When is track line search the ideal option?
- When its known what route the vessel went missing on
- Long distance search area
- Uncertain intial position
- Multiple search units available
When is parallel track search the best option?
- Large search area
- Uniform coverage making it easier to spot smaller targets
- Miltiple search units available
