Definition
Each coastal state maintains rescue coordination centres responsible for a defined search and rescue region, working to the IAMSAR manual. On receiving an alert, the centre appoints a search and rescue mission coordinator, tasks lifeboats, helicopters and other assets, and may designate an on-scene coordinator among the vessels present. Merchant ships have an obligation under SOLAS to respond to distress and to follow the coordinating centre's instructions.
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