International Convention on Maritime Search and Rescue
The International Convention on Maritime Search and Rescue (SAR Convention) is a maritime safety convention of the International Maritime Organization.[1][2] It entered into force on 22 June 1985.[1][3] The convention forms part of the legal framework covering Search and rescue at sea.[4]
The SAR Convention was adopted on 27 April 1979.[1][5] It entered into force on 22 June 1985.[1]
The Convention has been amended by IMO resolutions MSC.70(69) and MSC.155(78).[6] These respective amendments occurred in 1998 and in 2004 respectively.[7]
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The SAR Convention covers coordinated Search and rescue at sea, including the organisation of Air-sea rescue services.[1] The aim of the convention was to ensure agreed, standardised procedures for SAR around the world.
It establishes SAR regions (SARR) to allow coastal States to coordinate SAR provision.[6][8] This includes the establishment of 13 distinct SAR areas of the world's oceans.[6][5]
It also sets out the establishment of Rescue coordination centres around the world to control SAR operations.[1][6]
Ratification
As of October 2022, 114 countries were party to the Convention.[9]
References
- ^ a b c d e f "International Convention on Maritime Search and Rescue (SAR)". International Maritime Organization. Retrieved 11 October 2022.
- ISBN 978-9400775992.
- ISBN 9781856096324.
- UNHCR. Retrieved 11 October 2022.
- ^ ISBN 978-9004481459.
- ^ ISBN 978-9280142280.
- ISBN 978-1107015920.
- ISBN 978-9004202320.
- ^ "STATUS OF IMO TREATIES" (PDF). International Maritime Organization. Retrieved 12 October 2022.