Search and Rescue - SAR Seamanship Reference Manual

This manual presents federal SAR policy and describes the federal SAR organization and the interdepartmental structure established to provide effective SAR. It presents the common procedures, techniques, and terminology which have been developed to enhance the effectiveness of operations conducted by any combination of SAR forces.

Download the Complete SAR Seamanship Reference Manual [PDF - 6.3 MB]

Introduction [PDF - 624 KB]

Chapter 1: Maritime SAR in Canada [PDF - 593 KB]

Chapter 2: Human Factors [PDF - 538 KB]

Chapter 3: Personal Safety [PDF - 413 KB]

Chapter 4: Vessel Safety [PDF - 754 KB]

Chapter 5: Seamanship and Terminology [PDF - 1.2 MB]

Chapter 6: Navigation Safety [PDF - 724 KB]

Chapter 7: Navigation [PDF - 530 KB]

Chapter 8: Waves and Weather [PDF - 451 KB]

Chapter 9: Boat Handling [PDF - 1.4 MB]

Chapter 10: Towing [PDF - 876 KB]

Chapter 11: SAR Operations [PDF - 1.1 MB]

Chapter 12: Emergency Care and Transportation of Maritime Casualties [PDF - 1.1 MB]

Search and Rescue Algorithms [PDF - 569 KB]