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Wednesday, May 28, 2008
New editions of the three volumes of the International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue (IAMSAR) Manual have just been published jointly by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in English, French and Spanish. They include all amendments that were adopted between 2001 and 2007 by IMO's Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) and ICAO.
Volume I Organization and Management discusses the global search and rescue (SAR) system concept, establishment and improvement of national and regional SAR systems, and co-operation with neighbouring States to provide effective and economical SAR services.
Volume II Mission Co-ordination assists personnel who plan and coordinate SAR operations and exercises.
Volume III Mobile Facilities is intended to be carried aboard rescue units, aircraft, and vessels to help with performance of a search, rescue, or on-scene co-ordinator function and with aspects of search and rescue that pertain to their own emergencies. According to SOLAS, Chapter V, Regulation 21, all ships must carry an up-to-date copy of Volume III.
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