MARF036 — Coordinate search and rescue operations

1 Activate SAR support plan

• 1.1Distress and emergency signals, and communications are recognised and evaluated
• 1.2Type of emergency, and level and nature of assistance required is assessed and its practicability is considered
• 1.3Communications are established, where possible, with the parties in distress, other vessels and relevant authorities/agencies
• 1.4SAR parameters are identified based on available information
• 1.5SAR strategy is developed based on all available information and after consultation with others in the established chain of command
• 1.6Required resources are identified according to the strategy
• 1.7Strategy is evaluated and reviewed as determined by the input of all information and review of available resources
• 1.8Organisation and command chain with other stations involved in the SAR is established in collaboration with SAR authorities

2 Coordinate crew in SAR operations

• 2.1Crew members are informed of the scenario and strategy
• 2.2Crew members are briefed on their roles and responsibilities and the way the crew will operate, and are deployed to the required stations
• 2.3Tasks are allocated to crew members according to their roles in the crew and level of competence
• 2.4Confirmation is gained from crew members of their understanding of the scenario, their role and the roles of other crew members
• 2.5Performance of crew members is monitored and reviewed as the scenario unfolds, to determine ongoing requirements
• 2.6Directions are given to others involved in the SAR operation according to agreed plan and established chain of command
• 2.7Manoeuvres of vessel are made according to agreed plan and with due regard to limits of the vessel and the environment
• 2.8Feedback from crew members and others involved in the SAR operation is received and relayed to others according to agreed plan and established chain of command

3 Liaise with internal and external authorities/agencies

• 3.1Radio communication is established and maintained with all parties involved in the SAR operations
• 3.2Briefings are provided to appropriate people according to operational procedures
• 3.3SAR progress is monitored and information is provided to internal and external authorities/agencies
• 3.4Issues are negotiated with internal and external authorities/agencies
• 3.5Resources are monitored and reviewed to meet changing requirements according to operational procedures
• 3.6SAR problems/potential problems are identified and solutions are developed in liaison with internal and external authorities/agencies
• 3.7Guidance and support are provided and sought from internal and external authorities/agencies according to requirements

4 Manage communications systems

• 4.1Communications systems are identified as appropriate to the situation and the strategy
• 4.2Communications systems are selected according to agreed plan and established chain of command
• 4.3Communications systems are managed to provide optimum capability

5 Conclude SAR support

• 5.1Duration of the SAR operation is determined by the level of emergency
• 5.2Instructions from internal and external authorities/agencies about the duration of the SAR are complied with
• 5.3All information is collected and preserved
• 5.4Debrief is conducted with relevant people involved
• 5.5Items for improvement are identified and action is taken to have improvements built into support plans

6 Manage SAR records

• 6.1Records of the SAR are made in the vessel log
• 6.2Other documentation is completed as required by regulatory requirements
• 6.3Reports are completed and disseminated according to organisational requirements

What does an assessment tool for MARF036 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MARF036 needs to address all 60 unit components: 6 elements with 34 performance criteria, 12 performance evidence requirements, 14 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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