Factual Information 2015:1.18 Additional Information/1.18.1.6
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1.18.1.6 Search and Rescue
After four (4) hours and eleven (11) minutes had passed since the last contact with the aircraft, KL Aeronautical Rescue Coordination Centre (ARCC) was activated at time 2130:00 UTC (0530:00 MYT). It took another one (1) hour and two (2) minutes for the DETRESFA message to be disseminated via the AFTN at 2232 UTC (0632 MYT). The Kuala Lumpur Aeronautical Rescue Co-ordination Centre, Standard Operating Procedure for Search and Rescue, page 11, para 3.1 stipulated;
“The search and Rescue Mission Co-ordinator (SMC) is the officer assigned to co-ordinate response to an actual or apparent distress situation.
In aeronautical search and rescue operations, the SMC is usually in the best position to assess the circumstances of a particular case, and to take whatever steps necessary to promote the safety of life an prevent further loss of property.
The SMC must use his/her best judgment in initiating and coordination operations to ensure use of the most suitable method of planning with least possible delay.
Initial Actions
On receipt of information regarding aircraft in difficulties normally form the Watch Supervisor in the ATCC, or from request of assistance from RSCs, MRCC (vessel or person – maritime distress) or from any adjacent RCCs and is aware that assistance is required the SMC shall act as follows;
- Activate the SAR operation room;
- Appraise the situation;
Continue to take the following actions if emergency situation involves civil aviation accident;
- Declare the Distress phase if not done yet by the duty Watch Supervisor;
- Notify the SAR Chief and the SAR Co-ordinator (SC);
- Request Supervisor to recall SAR trained staff if deemed necessary;
- Initiate ARCC activation message;
- Assign specific position accordingly (SMC, ASMC… etc.)
- Initiate NOTAM[1] actions.
- Initiate RQS[2] request from AIS[3] and weather report from Meteorological Office if not done yet by the Supervisor;
Obtain information of aircraft position if necessary by;
- Information contained in the flight plan or notification.
- Check all airports or possible alighting areas along the route of flight and within the possible flight range of the aircraft concerned.
- Notify other aircraft or agencies to attempt establishment of the aircraft’s position, informing them of all known frequencies 9request for aircraft lookout made through the ATCC Watch Supervisor).
- Notify the Police, along the route of flight, and request them to verify alighting areas, or obtain information on the aircraft and its occupants,
- Request MRCC[4] to alert the vessels in the area if the flight is over or near water,
- Ascertain the type of emergency equipment carried by the missing or distressed craft,
- When required, request Radar assistance for search from appropriate radar station or Radar Plot.”
- ↑ NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) - A notice issue by, or with the authority of the State and containing information or instruction concerning the establishment, condition change in any aeronautical facility, service, procedure or hazard, the timely knowledge of which is essential to persons concerned with flight operations. NOTAM are distributed by AFTN. (Aeronautical Fixed Telecommunication Network)
- ↑ RQS - Request Supplementary Flight Plan.
- ↑ AIS - Aeronautical Information Service.
- ↑ MRCC - Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre.
Reference
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