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When is it Acceptable to Damage an Asset?
- when the probability of SAVING LIVES or RELIEVING INTENSE PAIN is reasonable, and no other alternative exists, DAMAGE AND making the boat UNRECOVERABLE is ACCEPTABLE.
- the probability of SAVING PROPERTY is UNQUESTIONABLY MORE VALUABLE than the boat, damage is acceptable IF the CAN be replaced
Probability V.S. Possibility
- the PROBABILITY of saving human life warrants a maximum effort. When no suitable alternative exists and the mission has a reasonable chance of success,
- the risk of Damage to or abuse of the boat is acceptable , even though such damage or abuse may render the boat unrecoverable.
- The POSSIBILITY of saving human life or the probability of preventing or relieving intense pain or suffering warrants the risk of damage to or abuse of the boat if recovering the boat can reasonably be expected.
What are the 5 stages of SAR?
Awareness Initial Actions Planning Operations Conclusions
Sweep Width
Distance at which the probability of detecting a target outside the distance is equal to the probability of missing the target inside the distance.
Non Distress
AUX towing
An AUX vessel U/W on orders that happens upon a non-distress vessel can tow at it Coxswains Discretion; Keep SMC informed
Liability in SAR OPS
Negligence was determined if:
It was the approximate Cause “ of the Damage”
the the position of plaintiff was “worsened by Reliance on the CG”
Multiple SRU’s Sector Multiple (VM) spacing
offset 2nd SRU’s first leg by 90* to the left
P.E.A.A.C.E.
used to identify hazards Planning Event Asset Crew Asset Boat Coms/ Supervision Enviorment
S.P.E.
Severity x Probability x Exposure= Risk
scale of 5) (5) (4) (risk 0-100
Alert phase of SAR
feeling of Apprehension
May need assistance but are not in imminent danger
What do you have to do if you are Navigating near a Known Hazard
Notify OOD/CDO Review all Nav/ Environmental data Conduct crew brief/ GAR Assign crew duties including lookouts Reduce speed
Liability in SAR exists when…
U.S.C. States SAR MAY be conducted if decision is made, certain actions can make you liable of negligence.
It was “proximate case” of Danmage
The Position of Plaintiff was “ Worsened by relivance of USCG.”
Not permitted for Salvage
Diving to clear Props
Raising a sunken vessel
Re floating a vessel that is High/Dry
Coxswain Responsibilities policy #
M5000.3B Section 5-1-8
Coxswain Responsibilities “a Coxswain shall…”
A Coxswain shall be Responsible, in order of precedence ,
1. Saftey& Conduct of crew & Passengers, 2. Safe operation & navigation of vessel assigned, 3. and completion of Sortie/Mission assigned or UNDER TAKEN pursuant to USCG Policy & regulation.
- A coxn U/W will at all times respond to, within the limitations/capabilities; LEGAL AUTHORITY. To observe all hazards to life property & violations of laws and regulations.
Major Discrepancy
Degrade Boat’s effectiveness to perform one or more missions
OPCON must be notified
Disabling Casualties
makes boat not serviceable shall not get U/W Notify OPCON /CO/EPO- CDO/OOD notify product line CHARLIE STATUS
Minor Discrepancies
Does not affect operational readiness
Mission & Purpose of SAR Program
To prevent Death/Injury, loss or Damage to property in the marine environment
Minimize risk
Optimize resources
Potential Danger Is treated…
as actual danger.. Until proven otherwise
14 USC 102 PRIMARY DUTIES
D.E.M.O. ->
national defense/ ATON / ice breaking / Rescue facilities
enforce all applicable federal laws
maritime air surveillance / interdiction
promote and enforce regulations for safety
oceanographic research
assist the navy
14 USC 900
“The secretary Shall ensure that each CG small boat station, At Least one Vessel that is Fully Capable of performing Offshore rescue ops.”
includes seasonal station smalls
Safe Haven
Triple AAA
A Safe haven is considered a place that can ACCOMMODATE and will ACCEPT the safe mooring of the vessel, and has AVAILABLE MEANS of COMMUNICATION , normally a telephone.
Actual Distress
Threatened by grave or imminent danger
Requires IMMEDIATE Assistance