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Australian National Search and Rescue ManualThe Australian National Search and Rescue Manual is the standard reference document for use by all Australian Search and Rescue (SAR) authorities. It is promulgated by the National SAR Council operating under direction from relevant Commonwealth, State and Territory Ministers. The Manual promulgates SAR coordination procedures for SAR operations conducted within Australia and the Australian SAR region.
This circular contains the Global SAR Plan, holding information on the current availability of Search and Rescue (SAR) Services, based on responses received from Member Governments in line with COMSAR.1/Circ.52. Annex 1 provides the list of Member Governments which have provided information. Annex 2 provides the information on the availability of SAR Services, listed per country. Annex 3 provides information on Tele-medical Maritime Advice Services (TMAS). Annex 4 provides maps showing the worlds' Search and Rescue Regions. This circular supersedes SAR.8/Circ.2 and contains the latest information based on replies received from Member Governments up to 20 May 2011.
"Rescue at Sea: A guide to principles and practices as applied to migrants and refugees"
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This leaflet has been prepared jointly by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). It is intended for masters, ship owners, government authorities, insurance companies, and other interested parties involved in rescue at sea situations. It provides guidance on relevant legal provisions, and on practical procedures to ensure the prompt disembarkation of survivors of rescue operations, and measures to meet their specific needs, particularly in the case of refugees and asylum-seekers.
(NOTE: International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue Manual (IAMSAR) NSARC has adopted the International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue Manual (IAMSAR) as the primary guidance for federal conduct of civil search and rescue. The IAMSAR Manual is sponsored jointly by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). It consists of a three volume set: Volume I is Organization and Management; Volume II is Mission Co-ordination; & Volume III is Mobile Facilities)
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