TransNav: International Journal on Marine Navigation and Safety of Sea Transportation (Mar 2020)

Saving Migrants From The Sea: Improving Training For Search And Rescue Operations

  • Slobodan Radojevic,
  • Milan Kresojevic

DOI
https://doi.org/10.12716/1001.14.01.15
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 14, no. 1
pp. 129 – 133

Abstract

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This paper presents a research in the field of maritime training and education for Search and Rescue (SAR) migrants at sea. This research is oriented to more effective method based on team training for SAR Operations utilizing ship simulation and process of Operational Planning. The training which conducts in cabinets and ship simulators at the Military Academy provides the best results in the optimal application of onboard and emergency/SAR procedures. The training method is in line with all conventions of the International Maritime Organization and models of maritime training courses. The proposed training method can be developed and applied in all schools and centers where seafarers and other Maritime Search and Rescue personnel are trained.

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