Socorro e salvamento em mar aberto: atividades inerentes aos oficiais da Marinha Mercante

Abstract

The aim of this study is to discuss, clearly and objectively, the relief and rescue vessels, matter of great importance to any sea. It is known that due to the small number of crew on board on our ships, we need to be sure our actions on board and rely almost fully in the services that technology provides us and provide for all our marine life. This study is carried out through a literature search, highlighting the emergence and evolution of the SOLAS Convention (International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea), as well as key codes, foremost amongthem the ISM Code (Code International Safety Management) which set an international standard for the safe management and operation of ships by the staff, in addition to certificates and requirements shown by the STCW Convention which enables the professional in order to let you aware about the tasks that will have to play and Finally, we discuss some of the systems that were created with the main purpose to assist and facilitate SAR operations (Search and Rescue). The intention is to make clear the existing direct relationship between the powers of an officer and success in rescuing survivors.