Emergency Contingency Procedures
ECP - Matrix
Search and Rescue
Doc No.: ECP-A29
Revision: 01
Date: 15 Oct 2024
Issued by: DPA
Approved by: MD

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Action to be taken Bridge Team Technical Team Emergency Squad Watch Officer Office
Position & bearing of distress noted
Master Advised
Distress Message Re-transmitted
Volume III, Mobile Facilities, (IAMSAR) consulted
Communication established between surface unities and SAR aircraft on 2182 KHZ and / or VHF Channel 16 and maintain radio watch
Position, course and speeds of other assisting units plotted
Look-Outs Posted
Radar made available for locating survival craft transponder signal and AIS
Rescue boat/Fast rescue boat deployed
Report casualty
Preserve VDR or S-VDR records if not automatically protected
Provide support as needed
Records contents of distress alert and/or message
Monitor the distress situation
Prepare for recovery of persons from the water
Action required will be in accordance with the ship specific plan for recovery of persons from water
Maintain log/records of events and decisions