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Search and Rescue - SAR Seamanship Reference Manual

This manual presents federal SAR policy and describes the federal SAR organization and the interdepartmental structure established to provide effective SAR. It presents the common procedures, techniques, and terminology which have been developed to enhance the effectiveness of operations conducted by any combination of SAR forces.

Download the Complete SAR Seamanship Reference Manual [PDF - 6.3 MB]

Introduction  

Chapter 1: Maritime SAR in Canada 

Chapter 2: Human Factors  

Chapter 3: Personal Safety

Chapter 4: Vessel Safety  

Chapter 5: Seamanship and Terminology  

Chapter 6: Navigation Safety

Chapter 7: Navigation

Chapter 8: Waves and Weather

Chapter 9: Boat Handling  

Chapter 10: Towing

Chapter 11: SAR Operations

Chapter 12: Emergency Care and Transportation of Maritime Casualties

Search and Rescue Algorithms