The IMO also recognized the need for a robust mass rescue program in COMSAR Circular 31. There are several other mass rescue related documents you may find useful, including:
- Guidelines for Plans of Cooperation between SAR services and Passenger Vessels.
- Enhanced Contingency Planning Guidance for Passenger Ships Operating in Areas Remote From Facilities.
- Guidelines on Voyage Planning for Passenger Ships Operating in Remote Areas
Finally, the National SAR Supplement has guidance on mass rescue operations which could prove a useful planning tool.
Are you prepared to assist in a mass rescue?
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