IAMSAR Manual

IAMSAR MANUAL
INTERNATIONAL AERONAUTICAL AND MARITIME
SEARCH AND RESCUE MANUAL
2016 EDITION
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IAMSAR MANUAL
INTERNATIONAL AERONAUTICAL AND MARITIME
SEARCH AND RESCUE MANUAL
2016 EDITION
The IAMSAR Manual comprises three volumes, each with specific search and rescue (SAR)
system duties in mind, and can be used as a stand-alone document or in conjunction with the
other two volumes as a means to attain a full view of the SAR system.
The 2016 edition incorporates amendments adopted by ICAO and approved by the IMO Maritime
Safety Committee. The 2015 amendments enter into force on 1 July 2016.
Published jointly by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the International Maritime Organization (IMO)
IAMSAR MANUAL
VOLUME I
IAMSAR MANUAL
VOLUME II
IAMSAR MANUAL
VOLUME III
ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT
MISSION CO-ORDINATION
MOBILE FACILITIES
2016 Edition
2016 Edition
2016 Edition
Organization and Management
(volume I) discusses the
global 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.
The Mission Co-ordination
(volume II) assists
personnel who plan
and co-ordinate SAR
operations and exercises.
Mobile Facilities (volume III)
is intended to be carried on
board rescue units, aircraft
and vessels to help with
performance of a search,
rescue or on-scene
coordinator function and with
aspects of SAR that pertain to
their own emergencies.
Volume I
Volume II
Volume III
Sales number: II960E
ISBN: 978-92-801-1639-7
Sales number: IF961E
ISBN: 978-92-801-1640-3
Sales number: II962E
ISBN: 978-92-801-1641-0
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