Coast Guard Search and Rescue Flashcards
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Which agency has primary responsibility for maritime SAR in U.S. waters?
Answer: U.S. Coast Guard
The Coast Guard is the lead federal agency for maritime search and rescue in U.S. waters.
A 'MAYDAY' radio call indicates what level of emergency?
Answer: Grave and imminent danger to life
MAYDAY signals grave and imminent danger requiring immediate assistance.
What does the urgency signal 'PAN-PAN' indicate?
Answer: Urgent situation but not immediate danger to life
PAN-PAN indicates an urgent condition that is serious but not an immediate life-threatening emergency.
When a distress case ends without finding survivors, the search may be:
Answer: Suspended pending further developments
A search is 'suspended pending further developments' when all reasonable efforts are exhausted without success.
What is the purpose of a Coast Guard 'Urgent Marine Information Broadcast'?
Answer: Alert nearby vessels to assist or watch for a distress
An UMIB broadcasts distress details so nearby mariners can help locate or assist the vessel.
Under maritime law, a mariner is generally obligated to do what for a person in distress at sea?
Answer: Render assistance if it can be done safely
Mariners have a longstanding legal and moral duty to render assistance to those in peril when it is safe to do so.
Which handheld device helps searchers detect a survivor's beacon at close range?
Answer: Direction-finding (DF) receiver
A direction-finding receiver homes in on a beacon's signal to guide rescuers to the source.