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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