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Ensure all rescue equipment kept in state of readiness<br />

Ensure a minimum of two rescue craft are deployed for the operation<br />

Ensure IRB/RWC crews are adequately trained and prepared for offshore<br />

SAROPs<br />

Ensure IRB/RWC fully fuelled with spare fuel<br />

Ensure radios (Marine VHF capable) always charged<br />

Issue and check PPE<br />

Radio contact with home SLSC or local Coastguard, maritime radio, etc.<br />

Two IRBs/RWCs or air support e.g., rescue helicopter, fixed-wing<br />

Equip rescue assets with night rescue equipment if task duration likely to<br />

exceed available daylight<br />

PPE REQUIRED ON PERSON:<br />

Reflectorised PFD<br />

Reflectorised surf helmet<br />

Full wetsuit<br />

Whistle<br />

Rescue fins<br />

Personal Locator Beacon (PLB)<br />

PPE PREFERRED ON PERSON:<br />

Handheld GPS navigation equipment<br />

Cold water survival suits, booties, dive gloves (location specific)<br />

Energy bars and drinking water<br />

REQUIRED ON IRB/RWC:<br />

Marine VHF radio<br />

Flare pack (up to date)<br />

E<br />

Emergency<br />

Services<br />

PREFERRED ON IRB/RWC:<br />

Throw-rope<br />

GPS locator beacon<br />

Night rescue equipment (if SAROP within 30min darkness)<br />

Contact Police via 111 in any situation that requires an offshore response<br />

S<br />

Situation<br />

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Gather as much information and intelligence about the incident as possible<br />

Keep informants at scene and document the phone number of informant and<br />

those lost if possible<br />

Use subject questionnaire or checklist<br />

Develop clear mission and objectives (GSMEAC)<br />

C<br />

Communicate<br />

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Conduct team briefing (GSMEAC) before deploying<br />

Document all details of the crew responding out to sea and pass to Police<br />

Carry out a Dynamic Risk Assessment using the ORA tool share with team<br />

Contact Police /Coastguard/SurfCom/ before launching<br />

Conduct radio checks before deployment and file trip report (TR) with<br />

SurfCom or the Coastguard VHF stating:<br />

- Call sign<br />

- Number of persons on board<br />

- Intentions<br />

NSOP<br />

OFF SHORE MARINE SAR OPERATIONS NSOP_FINAL 140

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