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http://dx.doi.org/10.7837/kosomes.2015.21.1.034

A Study on the Improvement of Search and Rescue Coordination for Effective Response to Marine Casualties  

Yun, Jong-Hwui (Dept. of Coast Guard Studies, Korea Maritime and Ocean University)
Ha, Min-Jae (Dept. of Coast Guard Studies, Chonnam National University)
Smith, Matthew V. (Division of Maritime Transportation Science, Korea Maritime and Ocean University)
Publication Information
Journal of the Korean Society of Marine Environment & Safety / v.21, no.1, 2015 , pp. 34-39 More about this Journal
Abstract
KCG, responsible Agency of maritime SAR operation has been known to address the marine casualties well, however, it was criticized because KCG failed to take prompt and effective response to the recent Ferry disaster at the very early stage. In this regards, the authors analyze the characteristics of marine incident with historical data, and also review and examine the national SAR system focusing on SAR coordination and human resources to make recommendation and suggestion in order to minimize the loss of lives to future marine incidents. As a result, KCG shall augment its capabilities, inter alia, fast libeboats and rescue helicopters for prompt response to marine incidents at the coastal waters, and KCG shall re-adjust the establishment of Rescue Coordination Center to improve operational problems of current system in accordance with IMO guidance, KCG is required to introduce mandatory training, qualification and certificate system to enhance the professionalism of SAR personnel.
Keywords
RCC(Rescue Coordination Center); RSC(Rescue Sub-center); SMC(SAR Mission Coordinator); SC(Search and Rescue Coordinator); OSC(On-Scene Coordinator); SRR(Search and Rescue Region); Marine Casualties;
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