IAMSAR

This course provides a practical understanding of the International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue (IAMSAR) Manual and its application in shipboard emergencies. It covers the Search and Rescue (SAR) system, roles and responsibilities of the Master, RCC/MRCC coordination, distress communications, alerting procedures, search planning, search patterns, rescue coordination and on-scene operations. Through practical scenarios and Master-focused decision-making, students learn how to respond effectively to man-overboard, distress, missing vessel, survival craft and maritime emergency situations, while coordinating with SAR authorities and other assisting units. The course emphasizes rapid assessment, accurate communication, effective search planning and the safe recovery of persons in distress.