LS10.1 SEARCH AND RESCUE (SAR) RESPONSIBILITIES

Section: LS10 SAR Operations Page: 4 of 4

Date: 20th September 2016

Note: SurfCom does not deliver a ‘command’ function for a SAR incident, rather communication/ coordination support.

The staff of a SurfCom perform duties in the prosecution of search and rescue events in addition they have responsibility for maintaining the operations in a continuous state of preparedness. The SurfCom staff shall consist of personnel who are experienced and/or trained in SAR operations. When a period of heavy activity is anticipated or during major SAR incidents, the regular staff may be supplemented as required.