Canadian Coast Guard
Search and Rescue - SAR Seamanship Reference ManualThis 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.
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Chapter 1: Maritime SAR in Canada
Chapter 5: Seamanship and Terminology
Chapter 12: Emergency Care and Transportation of Maritime Casualties