Regulatory basis
- SAR Convention 1979
- IAMSAR Manual Volumes I, II, III
- SOLAS Ch V Reg 33
Safety, Security & Environment
Search & Rescue Operations at Sea (Coastal & Deep Sea)
Search and rescue operations under the IAMSAR Manual — on-scene coordinator duties, search patterns, and coordination with MRCCs for coastal and deep-sea operations.
Target audience
- Deck officers, masters, coast guard personnel, MRCC staff
Prerequisites
- Watchkeeping certification
Learning objectives
What you'll be able to do
Act as On-Scene Coordinator (OSC)
Plan and execute standard SAR search patterns
Coordinate with MRCCs and assisting units
Course content
Modules & topics
Indicative module breakdown — actual delivery is adapted to the audience and operational context.
01
Framework
- SAR Convention
- MRCC structure
- GMDSS interface
02
Search
- Datum & drift
- Patterns (PS, SS, ES, CS)
- Sweep width
03
Rescue & recovery
- MOB
- Survivor recovery
- Helicopter ops
Assessment
Practical exercise and written test.
Certification
Course completion certificate.
References & further reading
Authoritative sources
This course aligns with international maritime conventions and IMO Model Courses. Use these references for detailed regulatory text.
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