Challenges

Learning and transference from other sectors (e.g offshore energy) is a challenge that exists in the collaboration between Vessel and SAR stakeholders.

Collaboration between vessel and SAR stakeholders creates challenges, including the formulation of a 'buddy' system for rescue vessels.

This challenge can also be categorised under Navigation and Voyage Planning.

A challenge exists to enhance vessel based mass or individual marine rescue equipment.

There exists a challenge for standardisation of requirements (including maintenance schedules) for life saving equipment.

This challenge can be further categorised under Lifesaving Appliances and Cold Water Survival.

A challenge exists to ensure accessibility of lifeboats and rafts at all times.

This challange can also be categorised under Lifesaving Appliance and Cold Survival Issues. 

A challenge is for pro-active vessel design and the construction of vessels to minimise likelihood and impact of emergency incidents. 

This challenge has a secondary categorisation under Pollution and Incident Control.