SAR Convention
International Convention on Maritime Search and Rescue, 1979 as Amended by Resolutions MSC.70(69) and MSC.155(78)
Abstract
The International Conference on Maritime Search and Rescue, in April 1979, concerned the establishment of an international maritime search and rescue (SAR) plan covering the needs for ship reporting systems, SAR services and the rescue of persons in distress at sea. Included in the publication are:
- Final Act of the Conference
- International Convention on Maritime Search and Rescue (SAR), 1979
- Resolutions adopted by the Conference
This edition includes amendments to the International Convention on SAR which were adopted by resolution MSC.155(78) in May 2004. These amendments came into force on 1 July 2006.