SAR Convention 1979, 2006 Ed (IB955E)

This edition includes amendments to the International Convention on SAR which were adopted by resolution MSC.155(78) in May 2004. These amendments came into force on 1 July 2006 (KB955E).

International Convention on Maritime Search and Rescue, 1979

Articles

Annex (as amended by MSC.70(69) and MSC.155(78))

Chapter 1 – Terms and definitions

Chapter 2 – Organization and co-ordination

Chapter 3 – Co-operation between States

Chapter 4 – Operating procedures

Chapter 5 – Ship reporting systems

Resolutions adopted by the 1979 SAR Conference

Resolution 1 – Arrangements for provision and co-ordination of search and rescue services

Resolution 2 – Cost to ships of participation in ship reporting systems

Resolution 3 – Need for an internationally agreed format and procedures for ship reporting systems

Resolution 4 – Search and rescue manuals

Resolution 5 – Frequencies for maritime search and rescue

Resolution 6 – Development of a global maritime distress and safety system

Resolution 7 – Harmonization of search and rescue services with maritime meteorological services

Resolution 8 – Promotion of technical co-operation

A??s a specialized agency of the United Nations, IMO is the global standard-setting authority for the safety, security and environmental performance of international shipping. Its main role is to create a regulatory framework for the shipping industry that is fair and effective, universally adopted and universally implemented.

In other words, its role is to create a level playing-field so that ship operators cannot address their financial issues by simply cutting corners and compromising on safety, security and environmental performance. This approach also encourages innovation and efficiency.

Shipping is a truly international industry, and it can only operate effectively if the regulations and standards are themselves agreed, adopted and implemented on an international basis. And IMO is the forum at which this process takes place.