Maritime SAR
The U.S. Coast Guard not only coordinates, but usually conducts maritime SAR missions.
The U.S. Coast Guard utilizes the Search and Rescue Optimal Planning System (SAROPS) to most accurately model leeway divergence for many search and rescue objects as well as optimize planned search areas.
- USCG Rescue Coordination Centers
Coast Guard RCCs are set up to cover specific geographic areas and act as command and coordination centers. The geographic areas of responsibility are divided among nine Coast Guard District commands and two Rescue Sub-Centers (RSC).
- USCG RCCs
- DISTRICT 1 - Boston, Massachusetts
- ATLANTIC AREA/DISTRICT 5 - Portsmouth, Virginia (RCC NORFOLK)
- DISTRICT 7 - Miami, Florida
- DISTRICT 8 - New Orleans, Louisiana
- DISTRICT 9 - Cleveland, Ohio
- PACIFIC AREA/DISTRICT 11- Alameda, California
- DISTRICT 13- Seattle, Washington
- DISTRICT 14- Honolulu, Hawaii
- DISTRICT 17- Juneau, Alaska
- PUERTO RICO RSC - San Juan, Puerto Rico
- MARIANAS RSC - Guam
Read more about this topic: National Search And Rescue Plan