Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue (RCMSAR)

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Administration

AGM
Annual General Meeting Documents
Communications
- RCMSAR Holiday Poem 2024
  - An RCMSAR Christmas Poem
- RCMSAR Job Postings
  - Human Resources Generalist
Fundraising
Documentation relating to fundraising within RCMSAR
- FDR-103: Information Packages
  Information packages to donors and potential donors
- FDR-105: Donors and Tax Receipts
- FDR-107: Ethical Fundraising and Financial Accountability
- Sample Gaming Application 2012
- Fundraising Guidelines & Principles
  The following information is to provide societies access to information on principles of fundraising, policies on how we fundraise and CRA charitable guidelines.
- Marketing Collateral & Templates
  - RCMSAR Donation Form - SAMPLE
    Sample Donation Form for one-time gifts that you can edit using Adobe Acrobat Pro DC to update address, charitable business number and online donation form link relevant to each station.
- Volunteer Appreciation
  Information and details relating to our volunteers and how amazing they are!
  - CCGA Thank You Volunteers 2024
  - Volunteers Week RCMSAR Message 2024
- Volunteer Profile
Media Handbook
Official RCM-SAR Media Handbook
- RCM-SAR Media Handbook
  The Official RCM-SAR Media Handbook
- Social Media - When to Respond Flow-Chart
Member Discounts
Discounts/promotions for active RCMSAR members
- RCMSAR Member Discounts/Promotions
- BRNKL
  Barnacke Systems (BRNKL) protects recreational, military, government, and industrial boats with their security and monitoring systems. All RCMSAR volunteers get 10% discount for personal use and Stations receive the dealer rate on their products.
  - 2021 BRNKL Promotion Dealer Rate for RCMSAR Stations
  - 2021 BRNKL Promotion to RCMSAR Volunteers Friends and Families - 10% Discount
- Cloverdale Paints
  - Cloverdale Paints
- TELUS - Please note this program is no longer available as of November 2024
  Your access to TELUS VIP promotions for active RCMSAR members
  - RCMSAR TELUS Home Services Exclusive Partner Program 2021
    RCMSAR TELUS Home Services Exclusive Partner Program 2021 gives active RCMSAR members savings on Internet, TV and SmartHome Security plans - for new and existing customers.
  - RCMSAR TELUS Mobility Validation Codes - Central Region
    RCMSAR TELUS Mobility Validation Codes - Central Region
  - RCMSAR TELUS Mobility Validation Codes - Northern Region
    RCMSAR TELUS Mobility Validation Codes - Northern Region
  - RCMSAR TELUS Mobility Validation Codes - Southern Region
    RCMSAR TELUS Mobility Validation Codes - Southern Region
  - RCMSAR TELUS Mobility VIP Program 2021
    RCMSAR TELUS Mobility VIP Program 2021 gives active RCMSAR members 20% off your TELUS rate plan - for new and existing customers.
RCMSAR Awards Guide
Safety Training Committee
Terms of Reference
Vessel
- Cabin Vessel Specifications
- Request for EMBC staffing support - wildfires
- Safety & Training Committee TOR
  STC Terms of Reference
  - STC TOR Version 2.0
Z - under const #4
Z- under const #1

Boating Safety

TC Safety Bulletins
TC PCCC Bulletins issued to clarify or update PCCC topics. Bulletins will be issued as needed.
- 2007-05 Operator Competency
  Changes have been made to the Competency of Operators of Pleasure Craft regulations that affect the PCCC course and check requirements
- 2007-02 Pleasure Craft License
  Check Criteria for Pleasure Craft License
- 2007-03 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Fuel Systems
  Check Criteria for Liquefied Petroleum Gas Fuel Systems (LPGS)
- 2007-04 Passive Radar Reflectors
  Check Criteria for radar reflectors
- 2007-01 Portable Fire Extinguishers
  Check Criteria for portable fire extinguishers
- 2007-06 Pleasure Craft Sewage Regulations
  The Pleasure Craft Sewage Prevention Regulations have been repealed and replaced by subdivision 4, of The Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships and for Dangerous Chemicals Act.
- 2007-07 Vessel Licensing
  TC PCCC bulletin 07-07 vessel license, this bulletin provides information on the recent changes for pleasure craft. The major change is that pleasure craft no longer are required by regulation to be registered but must be licensed.
- 2008-01 PCCC Admin update
  During the last two years there have been significant changes to the regulations pertaining to pleasure craft and further changes are expected in 2008 and 2009. OBS is faced with the challenge of keeping the course both up to date and relevant due to the changes that have been implemented and also to provide guidance and direction on upcoming changes.
- 2008-02 Three Tier Boating Safety Checks
  Transport Canada (TC), Marine, Office of Boating Safety (OBS)-Pacific (P) has developed and will be implementing a three-tier pleasure vessel check program in the pacific region in 2008

COVID 19

updates and SOPs regarding COVID 19

CCG COVID-19 Resources
Information and CCG resources regarding COVID-19
Ops Bulletins - COVID 19
Ops bulletins regarding COVID 19
- 2022-09-06 Updated Covid-19 Ops Bulletin
  Effective September 6th, 2022 Updated Ops Bulletin
- Auxiliarists Letter Covid-19 - April 8 2020
- CCG - Prevention and Management of Infectious Diseases
- Updated Crewing Requirements - Effective April 1st 2022
SOPs - COVID 19
SOPs regarding COVID 19

Equipment

Equipment Bulletins
- Approved RADAR's 2021
  requirement/guidelines for RADARs on RCMSAR vessels
- Archived
  Bulletins pre 2012
  - Equipment Bulletin 001
    Telus pager greeting message problems 2002
  - Equipment Bulletin 002
    Outboard engine powerhead failures due to detonation 2002
  - Equipment Bulletin 004
    Datum Marker Buoy spring corrosion 2002
  - Equipment Bulletin 005
    Digital Selective Calling VHF Radios 2002
  - Equipment Bulletin 006
    Illumination flares 2002
  - Equipment Bulletin 007
    Tube clamshell repair 2004
  - Equipment Bulletin 008
    Protective equipment purchasing 2005
- Self-Righting System
  Self-righting system information/maintenance
Equipment List and Ordering Info
If you are looking for Mustang Orders, please contact us at equipment.orders@rcmsar.com
- Approved Honda Pumps
- First Aid Kit Standards - Recommended
- North Water Pro System PFD Order Sheet & Information
- RCMSAR Approved Equipment List - January 2025
  RCMSAR Approved Equipment List
- Salus - Rescue Vest Order Form
  Information and ordering form for the SALUS Rescue Vest
- Helmets
  Approved RCMSAR Helmets and Order info
- Mustang Gear
  Please see the update below for ordering information. The only items that are ordered through HQ are the MIV-20 branded vests and KDF PFD's. Other Mustang gear can be ordered through Trotac/Ferno.
  - Mustang Gear Price List for Reference
    Please use this for estimations on your Mustang gear. However, it is ordered through Trotac and Ferno now, so prices may vary. See order update or contact admin.coordinator@rcmsar.com for questions.
  - Update on Mustang Ordering Procedure Dec 2021
- RCMSAR Logo and Graphic Standards
  RCMSAR logo and graphic standards to provide to print companies for branding equipment. Contact HQ at admin.coordinator@rcmsar.com for more logo formats.
- Vessel Electronics
  recommended electronics pkg for vessels
  - Approved RADARs 2021
  - Type I/ Type II -Electronics Pkg
Equipment Tests/Reports
reports/test results for varying equipment
- RADAR
  - CHIRP vs Open Array radar tests report Aug 2019
  - CHIRP vs Radome radar tests report May 2021
  - Open Array vs Radome Falkin Class vessels - 2014
    RADAR tests conducted on Falkin class vessel Type 1 and 2 with raymarine open array and radome
RCM-SAR Online Store
Download the PDF catalogue of the Official RCM-SAR branded clothing.

Specific clothing questions, ordering, shipment details and recent orders please contact Out of the Blue Designs, at clothing@rcmsar.com
- RCMSAR Branded Clothing and Swag Catalogue - Out of the Blue
STC Equipment Request Form
complete and submit this form to to the STC (operations manager or director of readiness) for review of new/changes to equipment
- STC Request Form
  STC Equipment Request form

Expense Reimbursement Claim Form

Fillable PDF Expense Reimbursement claim form

Expense Reimbursement Claim Form
- Expense Reimbursement Claim Form

Fleet Maintenance

Materials for vessel inspections, maintenance, general fleet info

Annual Station Inspections
Documents for annual vessel/station inspections
- SRS - Bottle Handling
- Annual Inspection 2019-2020
  Annual inspections information for 2019-2020
  - Annual Inspection 2019-2021
  - Critical Vessel Items - 2019
- Annual Inspection 2020-2021
  all materials and info for 2020-2021 inspections
  - AIS Standardized Naming Instructions
  - Approved Honda Pumps
  - Critical Vessel Items - Nov 2020
  - RCMSAR Annual Vessel Inspection V.7 2020-2021
  - RCMSAR Self Righting Mechanism Inspection
  - SMS Vessel Equipment List
    Can be updated directly in SMS or completed in the form and submitted
  - Zodiac Self Righting Inspection + Maintenance

Incident Reporting

Forms are to be submitted to HQ when an accident/dangerous occurrence occurs. Include a station investigation

Incident Reports
Forms are to be submitted to HQ when an accident/dangerous occurrence occurs. Include a station investigation
- ACCIDENT/DANGEROUS OCCURRENCE REPORT
  To be completed by Station Leader/Coxswain
- Collison, Wreck & Injury Report
  This report is to be used in conjunction with the RCMSAR accident and incident investigation report for insurance claims
- INCIDENT INVESTIGATION REPORT
  to be completed by station leader/coxswain
- Injury on Duty Report WSBC Form 6
- Medical Clearance - Return to Service Form
- Near Miss Report

Operations

Contact Lists
- CCG Station/Vessel Contact List - May 2022
EMBC - Request for Assistance
RFA guide outlining process and authorized activities for EMBC taskings
- 1 Pager for Agencies - RFA Process
  Process for agencies to make a RFA to the province for RCMSAR asset/support
- 1 Pager for Stations - RFA process
  Process for RCMSAR stations to respond to RFA.
- Authorized Activities
- Request for Assistance Guide
  Complete guide for RFA through the province
- RFA Procedure Flowchart
  Decision making process for RFA
GAR - Risk Analysis
Risk analysis process and tools
Operations Bulletins
- Operations Bulletin 016
  Vessel standards 2007
- Operations Bulletin 001
  Cowling damage and insurance claims 2002
- Operations Bulletin 002
  Trailering over width rescue vessels 2002
- Operations Bulletin 003
  DRV damage insurance 2003
- Operations Bulletin 004
  Insurance for DRVs when alongside at berth 2003
- Operations Bulletin 005
  Transport Canada publication under which the Auxiliary operates 2004
- Operations Bulletin 006
  CCG Towing Guidance 2003
- Operations Bulletin 007
  DRVs out of service 2004
- Operations Bulletin 008
  Overdue PCCC and Auxiliary Vessel Inspections 2004
- Operations Bulletin 009
  Completion of incident reports 2004
- Operations Bulletin 010
  Interference with navigation marks and penalties 2004
- Operations Bulletin 011
  Steering fluid and re righting system maintenance 2005
- Operations Bulletin 012
  Remote operated bow searchlights 2005
- Operations Bulletin 013
  Vessel Inspectiuon Forms 2005
- Operations Bulletin 014
  Dedicated rescue vessel licensing 2005
- Operations Bulletin 015
  Damage Claims and Injury Notification 2007
- Operations Bulletin 017
  Public relations activities with vessel out of the water 2008
- Operations Bulletin 018
  Raymarine equipment bulletin 2007
- Operations Bulletin 019
  SAR Response Insufficient Crew
- Operations Bulletin 020
  Distress Flares on CCGA-P Vessels
- Operations Bulletin 021
  Station Log Books
- Operations Bulletin 022
  SAR Response
- Operations Bulletin 023
  SAR Response - Insufficient Crew
- COVID 19
  Information and bulletins regarding COVID 19
- Ops Bulletins 2020
  - AIS Standardized Naming Instructions
  - Electrical Shock Drowning (ESD)
    Guidance on ESD considerations
  - Naloxone Use
    Guidance for use of Naloxone on RCMSAR vessels
  - Ops Bulletin- Joint Tasking Debriefing with CCG Oct 2020
  - Tow Bollards & Towline Ratings
- Ops Bulletins 2022
  - Coxswain Designation Changes - Effective July 15th 2022
Readiness Framework
This framework outlines the requirements for training, operations, and crewing, so stations can be ready and able to respond adequately.
Please see all Crew Readiness standards here in SMS:

https://ccga-pacific.org/training/standards.php
SOPs
Standard Operating Procedures & Guidelines for Operations
Towing
Towing Operations
- Ops Bulletin - Tow Bollards and Towline Ratings - December 9 2020
- Towing Waiver - Mission
  RCMSAR Towing Waiver to be used - update 2018
- Towing Waiver - Training Vessel

Policies

RCMSAR Policy Manual
Please note: the RCMSAR Policy Manual is under review. Posted policies will apply until they are revised or replaced as part of that review.

The HR Policies are individually below.

All SOP's are located here in SMS: https://ccga-pacific.org/library/?action=category&lcid=45

RCMSAR Bylaws

2021 Bylaws
- RCMSAR By-law no. 3 September 25, 2021

Safety Management

Insurance
- Insurance Policies
Lessons Learned Reports
Reports of occurrences involving CCGA-P members and/or vessels and related lessons learned.
Also includes reports from other organisations as appropriate.
- A - safety incident data 2002-2016
  Safety incident data collection from 2002-2016, 34 incidents and trends
- incident date unk 1
  Vessel Damage and Ingress of Water
- incident date unk 2
  DRV beached on an ebb tide and stranded
- 2000-2010
  Lessons Learner, Near Misses, Safety Bulletins for 2000-2010
  - incident 2007-1
    Grounding of a rescue vessel
  - incident 2002-1
    Injury to crew member landing a pump ashore
  - incident 2002-2
    Impact damage to a DRV
  - incident 2003-1
    Damage to DRV scanners and aerials from contact with boathouse doors
  - incident 2004-1
    Crew ejected from DRV while at planing speed
  - incident 2004-2
    Crew members injured by unexpected movement
  - incident 2005-1
    Engine damage after emergency stop
  - incident 2005-2
    Water ingestion damage to outboards
  - incident 2005-3
    Towline bitter end attachment and reel safety
  - incident 2005-4
    Crew injuries and ejection due to high speed manoeuvring
  - incident 2005-5
    Dangers of jump starting casualty vessels and towing on the plane
  - incident 2007-2
    Crew head injury while pacing
  - incident 2009-1
    Dangers of trying to tow off a vessel that is solidly aground
- 2011
  Lessons Learner, Near Misses, Safety Bulletins for 2011
  - incident 2011-1
    Report into the grounding of a DRV
  - incident 2011-2
    Cage Failures
- 2014
  Lessons Learner, Near Misses, Safety Bulletins for 2014
  - Incident 2014-1
    Station 5 incident 17 Feb 14 - grounding
  - incident 2014-2
    grounding
  - incident 2014-3
    grounding
  - incident 2014-4
    divers down - situational awareness
- 2015
  Lessons Learner, Near Misses, Safety Bulletins for 2015
  - incident 2015-1
    grounding
  - incident 2015-2
    grounding
  - incident 2015-3
    victims, mental illness, dangerous
- 2016
  Lessons Learner, Near Misses, Safety Bulletins for 2016
  - incident 2016-1
    MOB
  - incident 2016-2
    towing procedures
- 2017
  Lessons Learner, Near Misses, Safety Bulletins for 2017
- 2018
  Lessons Learned, Near Misses & Safety Bulletins for 2018
  - 2018-1 Near Miss - Towing
  - 2018-2 Safety Bulletin - PFD Competency
- 2019
  Lessons Learned, Near Misses, Safety Bulletins for 2019
  - 2019-1 Safety Bulletin - Fuse Box Corrosion - VHF/RADAR Failure Type I
- 2020
  Lessons Learned, Near Misses, Safety Bulletins for 2020
  - 2020-01 - Towline Chaffing/Breaking
- Other reports
  CCG and other incidents
  - CCG Gordon Reid RHIB grounding at speed
    Transportation Safety Board report into the 1997 night grounding at speed of the RHIB, after getting disorientated
  - CCG Middle Cove RHIB accident
    A RHIB stuffing a bow, causing the death of all 3 CCG personnel on board and the diver they were there to recover
  - Collision between a Fast USCG Vessel and Pleasure Vessel in San Diego
    NTSB Report
  - New Zealand Coast Guard reports
    Official report into a number of NZCG accidents.
  - Report on KNRM Anna Margaretha Capsizing 1 November 2006
    This reports the triple rollover of a KNRM lifeboat in the North Sea. Excellent reading.
  - RIB Accidents
    Important information of some RIB accidents 2006 - 2009, relating a high speed grounding, injuries from not sitting properly or sitting on tubes, and failure to use kill cord. pdf
  - Type 1 capsizing review
Safety Bulletins
- 2018 June - PFD Competency Testing
- 2019 Feb - Type 1 Fuse Box Corrosion
- 2019 Feb - Type II - Vessel Hose Failure & Engine Compartment Flooding
  Type II - Vessel Hose Failure & Engine Compartment Flooding
- 2019 May - RCMSAR Davit Use
- Safety 001
  Controlling Exposure:
  Protecting Workers from Infectious Disease WCB 2009
- Safety 002
  BACK TALK
  WCB Information booklet on protecting backs 2007
- Safety 003
  Blood and Body Fluid Exposure Management
  March 2009
- Safety 005
  Oxygen Cylinder Regulator Warnings 2000
Safety Management System - Version 4
This system provides a comprehensive system of documents relating to Safety Management in the CCGA-P.
They describe how vessels are to be maintained, and operated safely, minimising the risk of accidents to the volunteers or incidents to society vessels, how to minimise adverse affects on the environment, and the need to preplan should a vessel be involved in an incident itself.
Further the system describes the requirements of the CCGA-P with regard to human resources issues and the training required to achieve a level of competency, and the ongoing "professional" development by individual volunteers.
These are living documents, and are expected to evolve as a result of accidents, improvements in techniques, changing rules and regulations and input from the members.
The documents are controlled. This means that only the most recent version is to be used. There will be a need for stations to print out a current copy, - it will be necessary to check that the printed version is still the current version.
- 1. Policy
  The over arching Safety Management System Policy document
- 3. Temporary Memoranda
  No updates
- Safety Management Initial Audit Check List
  Check list of all items to be covered in initial audit of station

Training

Certifications
- First Aid Certification
Courses
Training Course Information
- CLI/RHIOT
  - Pre-RHIOT/CLI Evaluation
    A series of training sessions/skills refreshers to assist in preparing members for CLI/RHIOT
- CLII-B
  a 6 day course focused on electronica navigation, restricted viz, SAR scenarios and leadership
  - Pre CLII-B Evaluation/Training Sessions
    a series of training sessions/skills refreshers to assist in preparing members for CLII-B
Documentation & Reports
Training reports and documentation
- Annual Training Report 2024
- Other Documentation
  - Manager of Boating Safety
  - Manager of Human Resources
First Aid
FA requirements for RCMSAR
- RCMSAR Expense Reimbursement
- Recommended FA Kit Contents
Fitness Test
Annual Fitness Test
SAR Training Standards
Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary - Pacific training standards and related documentation for SAR crews.
- 1. New Crew and Crew Standards
  New Crew and Crew Standards 2025
- 2. Coxswain Standards
  CCGA-P Coxswain Standard
- 3. RCM-SAR Crewing Readiness Standards
  Standards for all RCM-SAR SAR crews Updated: August 2024
Towing
Towing waivers and information
- Towing Waiver - Mission
  Towing waiver to be used during a tasking/mission
- Towing Waiver - Training with non-RCMSAR vessel
  Towing Waiver for training with non-rcmsar vessels
Training Materials
Training Manuals, including reference and instruction documents.
- Expected Crew Roles/Responsibilities
- Post Arrival Crew and Coxswain De-Brief matrix
- RCMSAR Training Flowchart
- Sample Crew Role Handover Guidelines
- Sample Debriefing Template
- Sample E-Nav Pre-Departure Systems Checklist
- Search and Rescue in BC
  Search and Rescue in Canada and BC, resources in BC Powerpoint
- 0. Fitness Test & PFD Competency
  Annual Fitness Test & PFD competency standards including process and procedures
  - Fitness Test & PFD Competency
- 1. New Crew Level Materials
  Training Materials for New Crew
  - Basic Crew Knowledge
    Basic Crew knowledge Powerpoint
  - Basic Radio and Log Keeping
    Basic information about basic radio use on board Powerpoint
  - Cold Water Survival 5 - Survival
    Description of the 1 - 10 - 1 rule
  - JRCC Victoria Tour
    Online virtual tour of Joint Rescue Coordination Centre Victoria
  - Marine Search and Rescue in BC
    Description of SAR Resources on the West Coast Powerpoint
  - Navigation Lights
    Identification lights of vessels with mnemonics Powerpoint
  - New Crew Orientation Booklet
    Lays down knowledge required for new crew pdf
  - PCOC Manual
  - PCOC Power Point
- 2. Crew Level Materials
  Materials on subjects in the Crew Level
  - 01. SAR Crew Manual - Chapter 1
    Introduction Powerpoint
  - 02. SAR Crew Manual - Chapter 2
    Personal Safety - Powerpoint
  - 02.01 Occupational Safety
    Describing occupational safety for rescue vessels from preparation for and during a mission Powerpoint
  - 02.1 Personal Flotation Devices
    Types of Lifejackets and Personal Flotation Devices Powerpoint
  - 02.5 Cold Water Survival
    Procedure for and dangers due to cold water immersion Powerpoint
  - 03. SAR Crew Manual - Chapter 3
    Vessel Safety and Fitness Powerpoint
  - 03.6 Fire Fighting
    Use of fire extinguishers and basic fire fighting
  - 03.7 Distress Flares and Signals Part 1
    First part
  - 03.7 Distress Flares and Signals Part 2
    Use of buoyant smoke and parachute flares
  - 03.7 Distress Signals & Pyrotechnics
    Distress Signals Powerpoint
  - 04. SAR Crew Manual - Chapter 4
    Electronic Communications and Log Books Powerpoint
  - 05 SAR Crew Manual Chapter 05 Practical Seamanship
    Seamanship Powerpoint
  - 05.1 Knots
    A website of animated knots for all purposes
  - 06. SAR Crew Manual - Chapter 6
  - 06.3 & 06.5 Boat Handling
    Handling a twin screw vessel, with animated slides Powerpoint
  - 06.7 Hamilton Waterjets
    Description of waterjet operation Powerpoint
  - 07a.1 Chart Symbols
    The Canadian Hydrographic Office Publication pdf
  - 07a.1 Charts
    Types of charts, chart information, and laying off latitude and longitude Powerpoint
  - 07a.1 Nautical Publications
    Sailing Directions, chart catalogue, lists of lights and fog signals Powerpoint
  - 07a.1 Types of Navigation
  - 07a.2 Compass
    Compass Powerpoint
  - 07a.3 & 07a.4 Buoyage
    Cardinal and lateral buoyage Powerpoint
  - 07a.3 & 07a.4 Canadian Buoyage
    Online introduction to cardinal and lateral buoyage (IALA B)
  - 07a.5 Navigational Aids
    Aids to navigation, light characteristics, fog signals Powerpoint
  - 07a.6 Currents
    Currents Powerpoint
  - 07a.6 Tides
    Tides Powerpoint
  - 07a.6 Weather
    Weather Powerpoint
  - 07a.7 Position Lines and Fixes
    Different types of position lines and fixes Powerpoint
  - 07a.7 Terrestial Coordinates
    Latitude and Longitude
  - 07a.9 Calculating Time, Speed, Distance (ETA)
    Powerpoint
  - 07b.01 - 07b.05 Collision Regulations
    A simple description of the International Regulations for Preventing Collision at Sea Powerpoint
  - 07b.04 Navigation Lights
    Instructional on navigation light layouts that may be seen Powerpoint
  - 07b.04 Navigation Lights 1
    Navigation lights, and collision avoidance questions and answers Powerpoint
  - 07b.05 Restricted Visibility Navigation
    Restricted Visibility Navigation and Collision Avoidance Powerpoint
  - 07c.01-03 Radar
    Explanation of radar fundamentals Powerpoint
  - 07c.4 Basics of GPS
    Article on GPS basics pdf
  - 07c.4 GPS/ DGPS
    Description on the operation of the Global Positioning System Powerpoint
  - 08. SAR Crew Manual - Chapter 8
    Towing Operations Powerpoint Jun 2010
  - 09. SAR Crew Manual - Chapter 9
    Search Operations Powerpoint
  - 10. SAR Crew Manual - Chapter 10
    Rescue Operations Powerpoint
  - 10.1 SAP 100 Procedure
    Stop, Assess, Plan Powerpoint
  - 10.5 & 10.6 Damage Control
    Flooding control in small vessels Powerpoint
  - 10.5 Dewatering Pump
  - 10.7 Helicopter Operations
    Operations with helicopters for search and rescue, and medivac, with precautions for winching and set up of landing areas Powerpoint
  - Logging Operations
    Details of logging operations related to SAR incidents Powerpoint
- 3. Advanced Crew Level Materials
  Materials on subjects in the Advanced Crew Level
  - 01.3 & 01.5 Bridge Resources Management
    Bridge resources management, teamwork, error chains Powerpoint
  - 01.3 Leadership v. Management
    A comparison between management and leadership Powerpoint
  - 01.4 Log Keeping and Reporting
    Rough log, vessel log and recording of pertinent information Powerpoint
  - 02.3 Vessel Stability
    A study of vessel stability, buoyancy, displacement, as well as positive, neutral and negative stability, and free surface effect Powerpoint
  - 02.5 Advanced Seamanship
    Types of ropes (lay, materials), splices, whipping, advanced knots, mooring and anchoring Powerpoint
  - 03.3 Waves
    Wave types, breakers,wave actions Powerpoint
  - 06.3 Towing - Girting
    A tug gets girted by its tow in Skookumchuck Narrows 2009
  - 08.A Oil Pollution Clean Up
    Oil Pollution Clean Up Worker Safety Powerpoint
- 4. Pre RHIOT Materials
  Materials for pre RHIOT
  - Pre RHIOT OTW Check List for ARTE
    The current version of the pre RHIOT session plans, including summary sheet for office pdf
  - RHIOT form to give to doctors office
    seafarer medical, payment information, Transport Canada Seafarer Medical
  - RHIOT Nomination Form
    Form detailing current status of stations with regards coxswains, and nominating candidates for forthcoming RHIOT season pdf
- 5. RHIOT Course Materials
  Materials to assist with RHIOT
  - RHIOT Course Manual 2000
    Course Manual pdf
  - RHIOT School Video
    Daily Planet video of RHIOT from Youtube
- 6. SARnav 2 Course Materials
  Materials on subjects in the SARnav 2 Course including radar plotting
  - Radar Book Chapter 2
    Early successes from simple techniques pdf
  - Radar Book Chapter 5
    Controlling and interpreting the display pdf
  - Radar Plotting - Crossing
    Radar plot of a give way vessel in a crossing situation Powerpoint
  - Radar Plotting - End On
    Radar plotting in an end on situation Powerpoint
  - Radar Plotting - Overtaking
    Radar plotting from a vessel overtaking another Powerpoint
  - Radar Plotting Sheet
    A sheet to practise radar plotting on
  - Raymarine E 80 Operations Guide
    The operating manual from Raymarine on this chartplotter / radar / depth sounder
  - Restricted Visilbility Manoeuvring Diagram
    Diagram to facilitate manoeuvring for another vessel in restricted visibility
  - SARnav 2 Course Handbook
    Current SARnav 2 handbook pdf
  - SARnav 2 Course Outline
    SARnav 2 course outline
- 7. Station Trainers Course Materials
  Training materials from the Station Trainers Course
  - 1. Introduction
    Welcome Powerpoint
  - Adult Education
    The best way to educate adults and keep their interest
  - Designing a Training Plan
    Requirements for assembling a training plan
  - Exercise Planning
    Description of why exercise planning is required, and how to design an exercise Powerpoint
  - Kaizen
    Description of the principles of continuous improvement Powerpoint
  - Leadership
    Traits of leaders Powerpoint
  - Principles of Presentation
    Making persuasive presentations Powerpoint
  - Skills, Knowledge, Attitude
    Examples of SKA breakdown for various tasks, and within a vessels crew Powerpoint
  - Station Dynamics
    Instruction on station dynamics, related to the propulsion, direction and stability of the station
  - Techiques not to use in a powerpoint
    Powerpoint facilities to avoid Powerpoint
  - Train the Trainer
    A detailed look at the job of a trainer, and the preparations needed for training plans and lesson plans Powerpoint
  - Train the Trainer Quiz
    Review questions on the Train the Trainer presentation Powerpoint
  - Training Resources
    An introduction to training resources available to all stations and personnel Powerpoint
  - Volunteer Management
    Volunteer management in the CCGA P, with recruitment, recognition and retention Powerpoint
- 8. Coxswain Level Materials
  Materials on subjects in the Coxswain Level
  - 01.0 Human Factors
    A description of how many human factors, such as communications, challenges, personality, management styles, and workload, can affect SAR operations Powerpoint
  - 1.01 Problem Solving
    Insight into the process of problem solving, and road-blocks that impede that process Powerpoint
  - 1.02 Communication Skills
    Detailing the need for communication skills, and how to obtain the best feedback Powerpoint
  - 1.03b Delegation
    Explanation of delegation or responsibilities Powerpoint
  - 1.11.1 Leadership Types and Change
    A presentation covering different leadership styles Powerpoint
  - 3.01 Regulations and Publications
    February 2012
  - 3.03 Navigation and Chartwork
    February 2012
  - 3.04 Passage Planning
    February 2012
  - 4.01 & 4.02 Search Planning and Execution
  - 4.03 Coordination of Multiple Surface Units
  - 5.01 Conducting Rescue Training Drills
    Running drills and exercises. Feb 2012
  - 5.02 Multiple Casualties and Major Incidents
  - 5.03 Approaching a Vessel on Fire
  - 5.04 Medical Evacuation & 5.07 Casualty Extraction and Shoreline Operations
  - 5.05A Damage Control & Capsized Vessels
  - 5.05B Grounded Vessels
  - 5.06 Critical Incident Stress Management
    Critical Incident Stress Awareness and Diffusing Powerpoint
  - 5.08 Survival Craft, SART and GMDSS
  - 5.09 Medical Evacuation by Helicopter
  - 6.01 Towing Operations & 6.02 Towing Safety
  - 6.04 Aircraft Emergencies and Towing
    Powerpoint March 2012
  - Response to Flare Sightings
    Description of how and what can be gleaned from a reported flare sighting Powerpoint
- 9. ARTE Course Materials
  Training Materials for the Advanced Rescue Trainer/ Evaluator Course
  - Accident Investigation
    Simple accident causes and investigation techniques Powerpoint
  - Adult Education
    A description of the requirements for effective education of adults Powerpoint
  - ARTE Course Introduction
  - ARTE Course Manual 2008
    This manual is that on which the ARTE course is based pdf
  - Communication Skills
    Importance of communication
  - Conflict Resolution
    Outline of causes of conflicts which may affect stations and how to analyse to find the actual problem Powerpoint
  - Evaluation
    A description of the type and process of evaluation of standards Powerpoint
  - Human Factors
    How human factor work in SAR operations
  - Problem Solving
    Problem solving - the six steps
  - Succession Planning
    Description of the need and the means to secure a succession within a station Powerpoint
  - What is ARTE?
    Description of what an Advanced Rescue Trainer / Evaluator does.
- Canadian Coast Guard reference documents
  Official documents from the CCG
  - CAMSAR Manual
    Download the CAMSAR Manual
  - CCG SAR Seamanship Manual
    The current version of the seamanship manual by kind permission of the CCG pdf
  - SAR Algorithms
    Algorithm (flow charts) of steps and processes to take during a search and rescue mission.
- Certificates
  Printable Crew Level Certificates
  - Advanced Crew Level Certificate
    Printable Advanced Crew Certificate
  - Coxswain Level Certificate
  - Crew Level Certificate
    Printable Crew Level Certficate
- Collision Regulations
  International Regulations for Preventing Collision at Sea 1972 Canadian Modification 2008
  - Collision Regulations (RHIOT)
    The Collision Regulations marked up(blue text)for required knowledge for RHIOT pdf
  - Collision Regulations 1972
    Collision Regs with Canadian Mods 2008 pdf
- Crew Level / TC Certificate Equivalency
  Table showing what crew levels can get signed off with courses
  - Equivalency table
    These crew levels can be signed off for a volunteer obtaining this certificate.
- Electronics Manuals
  Raymarine Guides
  - Raymarine C Series Guide
    User guide to the C series of Raymarine electronic navigational aids
  - Raymarine E Series Guide
    User guide to the E series of Raymarine Multi Function Displays pdf
- First Aid Training
  Materials to refresh first aid knowledge between recertification
  - First Aid 1 - Introduction
    Emergency action principles Powerpoint
  - First Aid 2 - Airway Emergencies
    Deals with airway problems such as choking, injury, etc. Powerpoint
  - First Aid 3 - Breathing Emergencies
    Deals with various breathing emergencies, including asthma, chest injuries, allergic reactions, ec. Powerpoint
  - First Aid 4 - Cardiovascular Emergencies
    First aid for cardio vascular problems such as heart attachk / stroke Powerpoint
  - First Aid 7 - Sudden Medical Emergencies
    First aid for diabetes, hypoglycemia, heat emergencies and hypothermia Powerpoint
  - First Aid 8 - Transportation
    Factors affecting transportation in a rescue vessel Powerpoint
  - Hypothermia
    Video on hypothermia treatment
  - First Aid 6 - Secondary Survey
    Checking for injuries or conditions that may require first aid or that could become life threatening if not cared for Powerpoint
- Media Skills Handbook
  Media Skills Handbook for Media Liaison Officers
- Pleasure Craft Courtesy Checker
  A collection of .pdfs on aspects of this program
  - Careless Operation Notice
    Notice to issue in case of witnessing careless operation
  - Cheat sheet for Small Vessel Regulations
    2005
  - Construction Standards for Small Vessels
    TP 1332
  - PCCC Bailers and Bilge Arrangements
    2005
  - PCCC Carbon Monoxide Detection
    2005
  - PCCC Compliance Plates
    2005
  - PCCC Distress Equipment
    2005
  - PCCC Engine and Fuel Tank Ventilation
    2005
  - PCCC Engine Blowers
    2005
  - PCCC Fire Axes and Buckets
    2005
  - PCCC Fire Extinguishers
    2005
  - PCCC Hull Indentification Number
    2005
  - PCCC Ignition Protection
    2005
  - PCCC Lifejackets
    2005
  - PCCC Liquid Petroleum Gas Systems
    2005
  - PCCC Manual Propelling Devices and Anchors
    2005
  - PCCC Navigation Lights
    2005
  - PCCC Personal Flotation Devices
    2005
  - PCCC Personal Protective Equipment
    2005
  - PCCC Vessel Licensing
    2005
  - PCCC Vessel Registration
    2005
- Powerpoint Viewer
  A viewer available from Microsoft to allow viewing of Powerpoints
  - Powerpoint Viewer Download
- Quizzes
  A set of tests to ensure knowledge on training materials
  - 06.1 Boat Handling Quiz
    Quiz to support Boat Handling presentation Powerpoint
- Restricted Operators Certificate (Marine)
  Training materials for teaching radio procedures. A selection of call recordings courtesy of Station 35.
  - Auxiliary Training Calls
    Whenever we depart or return to base we advise Coast Guard Radio, who in turn inform Rescue Coordination Centre so that RCC knows where we are. In this recording you can hear an Auxiliary unit contact Coast Guard Radio on Channel 04A. This recording also captures the followup conversation between the controller and RCC over a dedicated phone line as he relays the Auxiliary units information.
  - Isabella Scott Incident
    THIS IS A LARGE FILE 25.4Mb
    This recording is long and at times dull - just like some of our calls. However it follows an incident from the initial call from the gillnetter Isabella Scott to its conclusion when an Auxiliary unit brings the vessel safely into harbour. Its a good example of effective communication between various players, including the fishing boat skipper, Coast Guard Radio, Victoria Traffic, Rescue Coordination Centre, a commercial assistance provider, a nearby navy vessel (Orca 55) and an Auxiliary unit that was tasked to assist.
    
    After the vessel calls for assistance, Coast Guard Radio issues a Marine Assistance Broadcast to determine if any vessels in the area can assist. Note that a SAR vessel is not immediately tasked.
    
    This contains the "landline" communications between Coast Guard Radio and RCC. At all times RCC is aware of whats taking place on the water, including the on-scene weather, thanks to good communications between the vessels, the controller, and RCC. At times RCC speaks directly with the skipper of the Isabella Scott, however often an Auxiliary unit is the sole source of on-scene information.
    
    When the navy vessel Orca 55 offers assistance, RCC notes their availability but makes it clear that the ship is not "tasked". A tasking is an official assignment from RCC, and for the Auxiliary it triggers certain responsibilities and subsequent compensation to the unit. While we would not wait for a tasking before assisting a vessel in serious trouble, we normally await a formal tasking before taking action.
    
    While one MCTS officer coordinates the incident, his partner at the Traffic desk monitors the Isabella Scott on radar, advising other vessels such as ferries about the hazard, and later providing a "vector" (range and bearing) to help the assisting vessel to the correct position.
    
    When the Auxiliary unit is tasked to help with the tow, they immediately confirm the working radio channel and take time to communicate with the naval vessel about how the handover will take place. They have Stopped, Assessed, and Planned.
  - Mayday Relay Call
    This is the most serious distress call. In this case MCTS is broadcasting a "Mayday Relay", forwarding to all mariners the information it has received about a vessel in trouble.
    The transmission begins with the mayday alarm tone.
    Despite the urgency of the situation, the MCTS sounds calm and presents the information very slowly and clearly.
  - Pan Pan Call
    Example of an urgent call involving a vessel taking on water.
  - Securite Call
    Two routine calls with safety information for mariners.
  - Traffic Call
    Large vessels are required to participate in the Vessel Traffic Services system and monitor the local traffic working VHF channel. The MCTS traffic officer tracks vessels on radar and advises ships of other traffic in their area. While we are not required to participate, were welcome to contact the Traffic Controller at any time, for example for ship information if were operating near the traffic lanes in poor visibility.
- Safety Management
  A collection of material to teach Safety Management
  - Safety Management
    A introduction to safety management and its history Powerpoint
  - SMS Non Conformance Reporting Procedure
    A guide to reporting non conformances and observations Powerpoint
- SAR Competition Materials
  Description of items for competitions
  - Damage Control 2
    A competition requiring initiative and teamwork in damage control
  - Damage Control Exercise
    A competition plugging different sorts of damage that may be found on a vessel taking on water
  - Dewatering Pump Exercise 1
    Description of a competition using a dewatering pump
  - Dewatering Pump Exercise 2
    Description of a competition using a dewatering pump
  - First Aid Exercise
    A basis for all first aid exercises
  - Heaving Line Exercise 1
    Description of a competition using a heaving line
  - Heaving Line Exercise 2
    Description of a competition using a heaving line
  - Heaving Line Exercise 3
    Description of a competition using a heaving line
  - Seamanship Exercise 1
    Description of a seamanship competition
  - Seamanship Exercise 2
    Description of a seamanship competition
  - Seamanship Exercise 3
    Description of a seamanship competition for tying a bowline
  - Seamanship Exercise 4
    Description of a seamanship competition for coiling and throwing a rope.
- SAR Crew Manual
  2011 Edition
  - Chapter 00
    Introduction pdf
  - Chapter 01
    Search and Rescue Unit (SRU) Performance pdf
  - Chapter 02
    Personal Safety
  - Chapter 03
    Vessel Fitness and Safety pdf
  - Chapter 04
    Electronic Communications & Record Keeping pdf
  - Chapter 05
    Practical Seamanship pdf
  - Chapter 06
    Boat Handling pdf
  - Chapter 07
    Foundations of Navigation pdf
  - Chapter 08
    Towing Operations
  - Chapter 09
    Search pdf
  - Chapter 10
    Rescue pdf
  - Glossary
    Glossary of Nautical Terms and References pdf
- SAR Crew Manual Quizzes
  Printable quizzes for testing on chapters of the SAR Crew Manual, as well as Radar and Navigation
  - GLOSSARY Quiz 1
    Glossary Quiz Part 1
  - GLOSSARY Quiz 2
    Glossary Quiz Part 2
  - NAVIGATION Quiz
    Navigation Quiz
  - Quiz 01.1
    Ch. 01 Search and Rescue Unit Performance Quiz 1
  - Quiz 01.2
    Ch.01 SAR Unit Performance Quiz 2
  - Quiz 02.1
    Personal Safety Quiz Part 1
  - Quiz 02.2
    Personal Safety Quiz Part 2
  - Quiz 03.1
    Vessel Safety & Fitness Quiz Part 1
  - Quiz 03.2
    Vessel Safety & Fitness Quiz Part 2
  - Quiz 04.1
    Electronic Navigation Quiz Part 1
  - Quiz 04.2
    Electronic Navigation Quiz Part 2
  - Quiz 05.1
    Seamanship Quiz - Part 1
  - Quiz 05.2
    Seamanship Quiz Part 2
  - Quiz 06.1
    Boat Handling Quiz Part 1
  - Quiz 06.2
    Boat Handling Quiz Part 2
  - Quiz 07.1
    Navigation Quiz Part 1
  - Quiz 07.2
    Navigation Quiz Part 2
  - Quiz 08.1
    Towing Quiz Part 1
  - Quiz 08.2
    Towing Quiz Part 2
  - Quiz 09.1
    Search Quiz 1
  - Quiz 09.2
    Ch. 09 Search Quiz 2
  - Quiz 10.1
    Rescue Quiz Part 1
  - Quiz 10.2
    Rescue Quiz Part 2
  - RADAR Quiz
    Radar Quiz
- SAR Exercise Materials
  Scenarios and administration materials for exercises
  - Guidelines for Planning SAR Exercises
    Outline of items to be considered when planning and setting up a SAR exercise
  - SAREX 2004 - Steveston
    A compilation of stills showing this very comprehensive exercise of a downed helicopter, with 10 injured persons.
  - SARex Scenario 1
    Description and a score sheet for an exercise involving assistance of a Mayday, first aid treatment and search
  - SARex Scenario 2
    Scenario and instructions from exercise in Prince Rupert 2008
  - SARex Scenario 3
    Documentation relating to a search exercise, involving three different search types, originally held 5 April 2009
- SAR Prevention
  Collection of any boating safety training material
  - Bobbie Instructions
    Operating Instructions for Bobbie pdf
  - Pleasure Craft Operator Card Manual
- Station Planning Blanks
  Blank forms for planning station training
  - Sample SAR Weekend Planner
    Blank for planning weekend of crew training pdf
- Training Material Index
  Index of standards and training materials
  - Training Material Index
    Index of training materials against the crew levels and standards as at 25th January 2009 Excel Spreadsheet
- Training Plans
  Standardised training plan - schedules for planning training for different levels, detailing what subjects get instructed in class, on the water session, or exercises
  - New Crew and Crew Training Plan
    Standardised training plan, detailing what subjects get instructed in class or on the water session
  - Advanced Crew Training Plan
  - Coxswain Training Plan
    Standardised Training Plan 3.
- Vessel Operating and Maintenance Manuals
  Manuals describing vessel operation and maintenance
  - Zodiac Hurricane 733 Manual 1998 - M B 10050
    Table of Contents pdf
  - Zodiac Hurricane 733 Manual 1998 - Chapter 1
    General Information pdf
  - Zodiac Hurricane 733 Manual 1998 - Chapter 2
    Systems
  - Zodiac Hurricane 733 Manual 1998 - Chapter 3
    Options pdf
  - Zodiac Hurricane 733 Manual 1998 - Appendices
    Appendices A, B, C pdf
  - Daily Inspection Checklist
  - Weekly Inspection Checklist
  - Engine Inspection Checklist
  - RHIB Preventative Maintenance Version 1
  - RHIB Preventative Maintenance Version 2
  - RHIB Equipment Transfer and Inventory Management Form
  - RHIB Vessel Specifications Checklist
- Videos - Training Sessions
  Videos that are relevant to CCGA-P training
  - Fire Extinguisher Use
    How to check and use a fire extinguisher
  - RCMSAR Zoom Training Sessions with Chief Instructor
    Please click this link to access the Zoom Recordings of our Training Seminars with Chief Instructor - Francois Michaud.
    
    https://rcmsar1-my.sharepoint.com/:f:/r/personal/francois_michaud_rcmsar_com/Documents/RCMSAR%20Zoom%20Training%20Seminars?csf=1&web=1&e=VHErnI
  - VHF Radio - Digital selective calling
    ICOM video on DSC
- Water Jet Instructions
  Hamilton water jet training materials
  - Hamilton Water Jet - how it works
    Web page on how a water jet works
- Yamaha Engine Presentation
  Power Point Presentation and PDF Daily Inspection sheet
  - Daily Outboard Inspection
  - Yamaha Factory Clinic PPT

Vessel Safety Survey

Documents for VSS

Documents
- VSS News Release

WorkSafe

Worksafe Documents

WorkSafe Documents Information
- Worksafe Information and Documents
- Worksafe Launch CEO Memo

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