A1 1.2.3 Performing coordinating SAR operations
from SMCP “PART A1 - External”
Performing / co-ordinating SAR - operations The questions are normally asked and advice is given by the On-scene Co-ordinator (OSC). For further information see IAMSAR Manual, London/Montreal,1998. . 1 I will act as On-scene Co-ordinator. . 1.1 I will show following signals / lights: ... . . 2 Can you proceed to distress position? . 2.1 Yes, I can proceed to distress position. . 2.2 No, I cannot proceed to distress position. . 3 What is your ETA at distress position? . 3.1 My ETA at distress position within ... hours / at ... UTC. . 4 MAYDAY position is not correct. . 4.1 Correct MAYDAY position is ... . . 5 Vessels are advised to proceed to position ... to start rescue. . 6 Carry out search pattern ... starting at ... UTC. . 7 Initial course ... degrees, search speed ... knots. . 8 Carry out radar search. . 9 MV ... allocated track number ... . .10 MV / MVs ... adjust interval between vessels to ...kilometres / nautical miles. .11 Adjust track spacing to ...kilometres / nautical miles. .12 Search speed now ... knots. .13 Alter course ~ to ... degrees (- at ... UTC). ~ for next leg of track now / at ... UTC. .14 We resume search in position ... . .15 Crew has abandoned vessel / MV ... . .16 Keep sharp lookout for lifeboats / liferafts / persons in water / ... .
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