Security Levels


 

  National Threat Level: Elevated

Passenger Vessel Safety Program

Brochures

AMVER, sponsored by the United States Coast Guard, is a unique, computer-based, and voluntary global ship reporting system used worldwide by search and rescue authorities to arrange for assistance to persons in distress at sea. With Amver, rescue coordinators can identify participating ships in the area of distress and divert the best-suited ship or ships to respond.

6-Step Process for Evacuee Accountability, Care, and Processing

Communications Best Practices -  Since the owner and USCG  require essentially the same information after and incident has occurred  the following practices are recommended to reduce the communications demands on the vessel and permit the master to focus on the emergency:

Emergency Radio Procedures

Evacuee Handling - Landing Cite Job Aid

Evacuee Handling - Reception Center Job Aid 

Getting to Grips with the Human Factor - The UK Club identified in its first Analysis of Major Claims in 1990 that ‘human error’ accounted for 58% of all its claims over US$100,000.

GMDSS Chart

Guidance for "Good Samaritan" vessel assisting in maritime search and rescue

Guidance for "Good Samaritan" vessel assisting in maritime search and rescue - Alaska

Helo Medivac Checklist

Maritime Mass Rescue Planning - A Quick Reference Guide

Mass Rescue Landing Site - Shore Side Job Aid for agencies

Mass Rescue Reception Center Job Aid

Multi-Agency Quick Start Guide for Passenger Vessel Emergencies

Multi-Agency Quick Start Guide for Passenger Vessel Emergencies - Alaska

Unified Command Recommended Response Priorities, Objectives and Tasks

Voyage Plan  - Complete the  plan before voyage. Leave it with a reliable person who can be depended upon to notify the Coast Guard or other rescue organization, should you not return as scheduled. Do Not file this plan with the Coast Guard.

Last Modified 3/2/2010