Canadian Coast Guard

Maritime SAR in Canada

About SAR

New Initiatives Fund

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Inshore Rescue Boat (IRB) Program

The following documents have been prepared to give you more insight into Canadian SAR activities:

• Maritime Search and Rescue (SAR) in Canada
  • Inshore Rescue Boat Program New!
  • Maritime Search and Rescue Incidents Annual Report New!
• ALERTING, DETECTION & RESPONSE - Dealing with accidents at sea
• Procedures for Assistance to Disabled Vessels
• Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI)
• Emergency Beacon Registry  
• Large Passenger Vessel SAR Co-operation
• Impending requirement for a VHF Radio Installation with Digital Selective Calling (VHF-DSC Radio)
• Diving Service at Sea Island
• SAR Seamanship Reference Manual
• Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) 
• Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary (CCGA)
• Pleasure Craft Licensing