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IAMSAR MANUAL INTERNATIONAL AERONAUTICAL AND MARITIME

SEARCH AND RESCUE MANUAL

2016 EDITION

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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)

Printed by Micropress.

Available online as a downloadAlso available in French and Spanish

Volume ISales number: II960EISBN: 978-92-801-1639-7

Volume IISales number: IF961EISBN: 978-92-801-1640-3

Volume IIISales number: II962EISBN: 978-92-801-1641-0

IAMSAR MANUALVOLUME IORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT2016 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.

IAMSAR MANUALVOLUME IIMISSION CO-ORDINATION2016 Edition

The Mission Co-ordination (volume II) assists personnel who plan and co-ordinate SAR operations and exercises.

IAMSAR MANUALVOLUME IIIMOBILE FACILITIES2016 Edition

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.

IAMSAR MANUAL INTERNATIONAL AERONAUTICAL AND MARITIME

SEARCH AND RESCUE MANUAL

2016 EDITION

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