Emergency
12 - Missing Person
Comprehensive search and rescue procedures for suspected person overboard following discovery of missing person ensuring systematic SAR operations per IAMSAR guidelines.
Comprehensive search and rescue procedures for suspected person overboard following discovery of missing person ensuring systematic SAR operations per IAMSAR guidelines.
Initial Investigation and Response
| # | Action | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Master | CALLED | |
| 2 | Immediately Time and Position | RECORDED | |
| 3 | Suspicion of MOB and Onboard Search | COMPLETED | |
| 4 | Guests and Crew | MUSTERED | |
| 5 | Head Count | CONDUCTED | |
| 6 | Missing Person | IDENTIFIED |
Search Planning and Track Analysis
| # | Action | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Vessel Track Backward | ANALYSED | |
| 8 | Time Lapse Since Last Seen | ESTIMATED | |
| 9 | Weather, Sea State | ASSESSED | |
| 10 | Water Temperature | ASSESSED | |
| 11 | SAR Pattern Strategy | DECIDED | |
| 12 | SAR Pattern on ECDIS | INSERTED |
External Coordination and Communication
| # | Action | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | GMDSS Distress on Master's Order | TRANSMITTED | |
| 14 | IAMSAR Manual | CONSULTED | |
| 15 | DPA and Company for Assistance | CONTACTED | |
| 16 | Rescue Boat and Crew | READY | |
| 17 | First Aid Medical Station | READY |
Search Operations and Documentation
| # | Action | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Search Pattern | DECIDED | |
| 19 | Search Lights (If Night Time) | ON | |
| 20 | Search with Relieved Lookouts | CONDUCTED | |
| 21 | Time and Position of Each Event | RECORDED |
SAR Termination and Final Actions
| # | Action | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | SAR Cancelled by Master Only | TERMINATED | |
| 23 | Termination Reasons in Log Book | RECORDED | |
| 24 | MRCC, Company, Insurance | INFORMED |
Man Overboard
Immediate emergency response procedures for man overboard situations ensuring rapid location, systematic recovery, and coordinated rescue operations.
Salvage
Systematic procedures for salvage decision-making and coordination ensuring proper legal and operational management of salvage assistance per maritime law.

