International Maritime Search and Rescue Standards: What to Expect When the S.O.S. Is Called
Maritime search and rescue (SAR) pose a significant challenge for any organization tasked with finding and assisting people at sea. The risks posed by oceanic weather, geographical features, and vessels add to the difficulties of finding and helping distressed mariners. To mitigate these risks, maritime operators must implement and adhere to special standards when preparing for an emergency. These standards codify best practices in planning, equipment selection, operational readiness, response coordination, training, drills, exercises, resource pooling (where resources are shared across organizations), search patterns/techniques, communication protocols, etc. This article explores the different provisions of the International Maritime Search and Rescue Standards (IMSAR Standards). At safetyexpert.com you can also see what they entail and how they can be implemented into corporate culture. Why is Maritime SAR so Important? SAR is critical for the safety of the global maritime industry,