Proposals 2009-2010

• Self-Locating Data Marker Buoy w/Iridium Satellite Telemetry
• Casualty Tracking System for Multiple Casualty Incidents
• Harbour Emergency Group Exercise Program
• Development and Validation of Improved Ocean Drift Theory
• Probability of Detection (POD) Validation of Leeway and Drift
• CG Rescue Dive Training Tank
• Halifax SAR Region Major Maritime Disaster Plan Training
• Quebec Municipalities – Our Partners in SAR

Self-Locating Data Marker Buoy w/Iridium Satellite Telemetry

Develop an Iridium Based Self Locating Data Marker Buoy in reduced size (smaller than or equal to “A” size) package designed for vessel and air deployment. This design will incorporate IRIDIUM short burst data telemetry capability; developed to meet or exceed the reliability of the current ARGOS based design while improving upon the manufacturing cost.

Casualty Tracking System for Multiple Casualty Incidents

Develop a system (CASTRACK) to track and account for all casualties involved in major marine incidents, in particular an incident involving a large passenger carrying vessel. This tracking system must be readily and consistently deployable at a variety of scenes. CASTRACK will be deployed to all CCG units, with potential for adoption by other response agencies.

Harbour Emergency Group Exercise Program

Strengthen the inter-agency response to major SAR incidents by developing self-sustaining, multi-jurisdictional exercise groups in each of the four key communities on the BC coast. The organizational model and progression of exercises will be modelled after the successful Victoria Harbour Emergency Group.

Development and Validation of Improved Ocean Drift Theory

This proposal will address the prediction of drift and search area calculations currently undertaken by CCG and explore and recommend improvements in the form of a manuscript for submission to Coast Guard and the International Maritime Organisation. The theoretical development and validation work will be complemented by a short field trial.

Probability of Detection (POD) Validation of Leeway and Drift

The primary goal of the project is to collect SAR detection data to determine the Probability of Detection (POD) and subsequent sweep width for 4- and 7-person Ovatek life rafts using a typical all weather SAR vessel. The secondary goal is to validate leeway and drift models determined for these targets during the NIF sponsored project, Investigation of Leeway and Drift for Ovatek Life Rafts conducted in FY 2004-05 - 2005/06.

CG Rescue Dive Training Tank

Deliver a shore-based training tank with which to safely conduct initial and ongoing diver emergency and SAR emergency drills in a controlled and observable environment for instructors.

Halifax SAR Region Major Maritime Disaster Plan Training

SAREX in Northumberland Strait; large passenger vessel in grave and imminent danger. Participation by various emergency response organizations across the 3 Maritime Provinces. To improve inter-agency command and control between provincial and federal agencies during such an event. Proposed 2-day training session and tabletop exercise with participation by 18 provincial, municipal and federal agencies. April 7-8, 2009.

Quebec Municipalities – Our Partners in SAR

To enter into 40 MOUs with SAR partners in the 133 municipalities to share best practices and resources.