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Duties & Responsibilities of the On-Scene Co-ordinator (OSC):-IAMSAR

 

Duties & Responsibilities of the On-Scene Co-ordinator (OSC):-

  • Co-ordinating operations of all SAR facilities on-scene.
  • Receiving the search action plan or rescue plan from the SMC (SAR Mission Co-ordinator) or planning the search or rescue operation, if no plan is otherwise available.
  • Modifying the search action or rescue action plan as the situation on-scene dictates, keeping the SMC advised.
  • Co-ordinating on-scene communications.
  • Monitoring the performance of other participating facilities.
  • Ensuring operations are conducted safely, paying particular attention to maintaining safe separations among all facilities both surface and air.
  • Making periodic situation reports (SITREP’s) to the SMC. The reports should include but not be limited to:
    • Weather and sea conditions.
    • The results of search to date.
    • Any actions taken
    • Any future plans or recommendations
  • Maintaining a detailed record of the operation:
    • On-scene arrival and departure times of SAR facilities, other vessels and aircraft engaged in the operation.
    • Areas searched
    • Track spacing used
    • Sightings and leads reported
    • Actions taken
    • Results obtained
  • Advising the SMC to release the facilities no longer required.
  • Reporting the number and names of survivors to the SMC.
  • Providing the SMC with the names and designations of facilities with survivors on board.
  • Reporting which survivors are in each facility.
  • Requesting additional SMC assistance, when necessary (e.g. medical evacuation).

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