Socorro e salvamento

Abstract

The main subject in this study will be distress and safety, giving either, information that involves Brazil. So, it can be seen as a support to all that will be or makes part of Merchant navy and are interested in making your vessel a safer place to themselves and the rest of the crew.The chapters highlights the creation of the SOLAS Convention (Safety of Life at Sea) SAR Convention (Search and Rescue), techniquesof search and rescue, the most used patterns, the conductthat hasto be followed, Brazilian organ responsible for the search, the equipment of GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System), your usage and the areas. Furthermore, analyzes some mistakes that happen and can process an inefficient search. As it shows as a difficult target and itis exposed to aliquid environment, it bringssome procedures that must be done by the castaway or if there is a case of Man Over Board.