Evaluation and Critique of Iamsar Manual Vol Iii
Abstract
The research paper is an evaluation, appraisal and constructive criticism of the International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue Manual, Volume III (version 2008). The success of coming up with the paper relates to the completion of three practical lectures at the university of Plymouth simulator. In addition, also a deep investigation assisted in supporting the material of this paper. The practical section of the research involved dividing the class into six groups of three people, and each group leads a ship to work on specified search and rescue scenario. These scenarios signified the real life scenarios, where each ship had her own characteristics and capabilities.
1. Introduction:
1.1 Aim:
The aims of this paper were to appraise the effectiveness of IAMSAR manual as a guide for the navigators of a marine vessel participating in search and rescue action for the first time who also took on the role of on-scene co-ordinators.
1.2 Objectives
• To appraise the benefits of using the IAMSAR Manual in the search and rescue actions. • To analyze the pros and recommendations of the use of the IAMSAR Manual literally. • To provide self opinion about the IAMSAR Manual in general.
1.3 Literature Review:
1.3.1 The International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue
The International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue Manual is part of the International Maritime Organization. IAMSAR has presented three volumes of this book. The first is The Organization and Management volume (Volume I), which is about the properties of the SAR Convention system in several areas like economical SAR services and co-operation with neighboring states. The second is The Mission Co-ordination volume (Volume II), which assists users in organizing and planning the SAR missions and exercises. The Mobile Facilities volume (Volume III) is the third version, which provides guidance to rescue and search.
1.3.2 The Mobile Facilities
The research paper is an evaluation, appraisal and constructive criticism of the International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue Manual, Volume III (version 2008). The success of coming up with the paper relates to the completion of three practical lectures at the university of Plymouth simulator. In addition, also a deep investigation assisted in supporting the material of this paper. The practical section of the research involved dividing the class into six groups of three people, and each group leads a ship to work on specified search and rescue scenario. These scenarios signified the real life scenarios, where each ship had her own characteristics and capabilities.
1. Introduction:
1.1 Aim:
The aims of this paper were to appraise the effectiveness of IAMSAR manual as a guide for the navigators of a marine vessel participating in search and rescue action for the first time who also took on the role of on-scene co-ordinators.
1.2 Objectives
• To appraise the benefits of using the IAMSAR Manual in the search and rescue actions. • To analyze the pros and recommendations of the use of the IAMSAR Manual literally. • To provide self opinion about the IAMSAR Manual in general.
1.3 Literature Review:
1.3.1 The International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue
The International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue Manual is part of the International Maritime Organization. IAMSAR has presented three volumes of this book. The first is The Organization and Management volume (Volume I), which is about the properties of the SAR Convention system in several areas like economical SAR services and co-operation with neighboring states. The second is The Mission Co-ordination volume (Volume II), which assists users in organizing and planning the SAR missions and exercises. The Mobile Facilities volume (Volume III) is the third version, which provides guidance to rescue and search.
1.3.2 The Mobile Facilities
References: IMO, ICAO. , (2008) IAMSAR Volume III MOBILE FACILITIES. 7th edn. Reading :CPI limited books. Maritime knowledge, 2010. International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue (IAMSAR). [Online]. Available at: http://maritimeknowledge.info/ [Accessed 6 November 2010].