Recognizing the specialist skills required by both crew and commanders on board Search and Rescue (SAR) vessels, The Nautical Institute and The Maritime Search and Rescue Council have developed a scheme that
Recognizing the specialist skills required by both crew and commanders on board Search and Rescue (SAR) vessels, The Nautical Institute and The Maritime Search and Rescue Council have developed a scheme that addresses their specific needs.
Successful participants of The Maritime Seach and Rescue Endorsement Scheme (MSARES) will receive certification that can be used to further their career progression or voluntary SAR ambitions.
The new scheme, to be offered through The Nautical Institute, allows candidates to demonstrate the knowledge essential for the safe and efficient operation of their vessels in a variety of SAR settings.
MSARES has been designed for self-study so participants can work through the scheme at their own pace. Topics include SAR navigation and on scene coordination, incident command and decision making; crew and casualty management; communication; risk assessment and safety management and the use of specialist SAR equipment.
The scheme, allows candidates to complete practical tasks, signed off by an organizational trainer, assessor or SAR Vessel Master/Commander, and demonstrate the knowledge essential for the safe and efficient operation of their vessels in a variety of SAR settings. Some of the topics covered include SAR navigation and on scene coordination, incident command and decision making; crew and
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