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)

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VOLUME I VOLUME II VOLUME III
ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT MISSION CO-ORDINATION MOBILE FACILITIES
2016 Edition 2016 Edition 2016 Edition
Organization and Management The Mission Co-ordination Mobile Facilities (volume III)
(volume I) discusses the (volume II) assists is intended to be carried on
global SAR system concept, personnel who plan board rescue units, aircraft
establishment and improvement and co-ordinate SAR and vessels to help with
of national and regional SAR operations and exercises. performance of a search,
systems and co-operation with rescue or on-scene
neighbouring States to provide coordinator function and with
effective and economical SAR aspects of SAR that pertain to
services. their own emergencies.

Volume I Volume II Volume III

Sales number: II960E Sales number: IF961E Sales number: II962E
ISBN: 978-92-801-1639-7 ISBN: 978-92-801-1640-3 ISBN: 978-92-801-1641-0

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