SEARCH SAR Crew Manual Chapter 9 2008 CANADIANCOASTGUARDAUXILIARY

SEARCH SAR Crew Manual Chapter 9 2008 CANADIANCOASTGUARDAUXILIARY- -PACIFIC

Search Operations CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC

Search Operations • Require meticulous habits and thoroughness to perform effective searching, spotting and accurate manoeuvring through search patterns CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC

Search Operations • A search operation may involve numerous resources, and JRCC will appoint an On Scene Commander • This is dependent upon the capabilities of the resources • The JRCC may appoint your vessel as Coordinator Surface Search CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC

Search Operations • There is no time limit on a search so be careful and methodical • Make sure you are properly prepared to be out on the water for a long time, and are fully equipped • Stop and talk to other vessels that are met in the area CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC

Search Operations • Keeping a safe lookout under the collision rules, applies to search operations although the two operations are entirely separate • This means using sight, hearing and all other appropriate means to assist in the search CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC

Searching Port Lookout eye movement when searching Starboard Track Spacing CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC

Searching Port Starboard Maximum Detection Range Track Spacing CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC

Searching CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC

Search Operations • With overdue vessels, JRCC may request: 1. contacting with marina manager or wharfingers to check whether boat has been seen there 2. check every vessel carefully for license number, description and name 3. check the parking lot of their marina for their vehicle 4. ask other people out on the floats CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC

Search Objects CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC

Search Objects • The persons or objects that are being searched for may have been given by JRCC • However the searchers should be looking for anything that could give a clue of the incident • Anything of note should be reported to JRCC CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC

Search Objects • This could include: Persons in the water Persons on the shore, or indication that people have been recently there, e. g. wet drag marks up a dry rock, discarded clothing Boats, canoes, sail boards, either floating normally, water logged or floating upside down CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC

Search Objects EPIRBs Distress signals Survival craft, liferafts, lifebuoys, lifejackets Garbage on the water which may be from a boat Flotsam and jetsam Oil slick on the water CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC

Search Objects CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC

Search Objects CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC

Search Objects CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC

Search Objects CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC

Search Objects CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC

Search Objects CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC

Search Objects CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC

Search Objects CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC

Search Objects CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC

Search Objects CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC

Search Objects Flotsam isn’t always this big! CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC

Distress Signals • All are listed in Annex IV of the collision regulations • Recognize the signs • Know what to do • Be familiar with your own signaling devices CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC

Search Patterns CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC

Search Pattern Definitions • Commence Search Point - where to start first leg of search • Search Leg - one of successive tracks run by search vessel • Cross Leg - tracks that connect search legs • Track Space - distance between adjacent tracks • Major Axis - longest axis of rectangular search area CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC

Search Pattern Definitions • Minor Axis - short side of a rectangular search area • Creep Direction - direction of advance of search vessel within search area • Beam Sighting Distance - lateral distance searched on both side of search vessel (1/2) track spacing and normally less than maximum detection range CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC

Track Spacing • This is dependent upon the detection range of the object that is being searched for, with smaller objects requiring a smaller track spacing • It is a function of Sweep Width and the desired coverage factor CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC

Sweep Width • This is dependent upon the detection range of the object that is being searched for, with smaller objects requiring a smaller track spacing CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC

Sweep Width • Sweep width is governed by: 1. Size and type of the search object 2. Weather and sea conditions, e. g seas, spray 3. Flotsam 4. Type of search craft and speed 5. Search altitude for aircraft 6. Search crew fatigue CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC

Course and Leg Identifier • For Expanding Square Pattern & Sector Pattern Searches. • This tool is a “must have” for anyone else who might have to run a search pattern. The Course & Leg Identifier quickly calculates the heading and run time for each leg of either an expanding square pattern or sector pattern search, giving you more time to focus on the search. CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC

Search Pattern Card CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC

Creeping Line Search CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC

Parallel Track Search CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC

Sector Search CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC

Expanding Square Search CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC

Barrier Search Current CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC

Shoreline Search CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC

Search Aids CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC

Search Aids CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC

Search Aids • Use primarily your eyes and ears for searching • Raise your height of eye if possible to increase the range you can see • Only use binoculars if you see something that is not clear to normal vision • Do not smoke as it adversely affects night vision CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC

Search Aids • The Datum Marker Buoy is used to assess the actual movement of bodies in the water. • When deployed on arrival at the scene, its movement can be tracked and passed to JRCC for live information on any set and drift being experienced to assist with the accuracy of the search CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC

Search Aids CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC

Search Aids • White illumination flares can be used to illuminate the scene • If in radio contact with a distress in an unknown location, they can tell the rescue vessel if the flare can be seen, if no other conspicuous landmark or navigation mark can be seen CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC

Search Aids CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC

Search Resources • These may include: 1. Canadian Coast Guard vessels and hovercraft 2. Boats 3. Ships 4. Naval ships 5. Police vessels CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC

Search Resources 6. Fishing vessels 7. Pleasure craft 8. Harbour Authority craft CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC

Search Resources • Other Resources that may be involved: Land based rescue volunteers Police DND Cormorant helicopters and aircraft CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC

Search Resources CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC

Search Resources CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC