Abstract
The authors discuss currently conducted research aimed at improving the planning and performance of search and rescue (SAR) operations at sea. The focus is on the selection of surface units in areas of high traffic density. A large number of ships in the area of distress can make the process of selection of best suited vessels longer. An analysis of features which may render a vessel unsuitable for the job, depending on the area and type of operation, has been conducted. Criteria of assessment and selection of ships have been described, preceded by an expert analysis. The selection process has been made using Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA). The authors propose to apply officially available data from the Automatic Identification System (AIS)—a sensor for the ECDIS and other electronic chart systems—in the analysis of the availability of ships. Algorithms filtering available units have been built and applied in a simulation, using real AIS data, of one of the most common types of SAR operations. The method is proposed as an enhancement of decision support systems in maritime rescue services.
Highlights
Faculty of Navigation, Maritime University of Szczecin, Waly Chrobrego 1-2, 70-500 Szczecin, Poland; Abstract: The authors discuss currently conducted research aimed at improving the planning and performance of search and rescue (SAR) operations at sea
The research is based on data from national automatic identification systems, namely, retrieval in various standards; pre-decoding and pre-processing is required as Automatic Identification System (AIS) PL, AIS DE, AIS DK, and AIS SE
The results were analysed in the form of a table and a network; ations with the use of AIS data through boosting the effectiveness of selection of non
Summary
Faculty of Navigation, Maritime University of Szczecin, Waly Chrobrego 1-2, 70-500 Szczecin, Poland; Abstract: The authors discuss currently conducted research aimed at improving the planning and performance of search and rescue (SAR) operations at sea. A proper and effective Search and Rescue (SAR) operation is a highly complex process involving the collection and assessment of information, smart planning, taking into consideration the resources on hand, implementation of procedures, and efficient coordination. In such a case, the SAR coordinator can request civil units in the vicinity of the distress position, such as merchant, passenger or fishing vessels, pleasure boats or specialised vessels carrying out offshore works, to render assistance. They can undertake search relatively quickly, and greatly increase the chances of rescuing survivors.
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