Arctic Search and Rescue Agreement

The Agreement on Cooperation on Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue in the Arctic (SAR) is an international treaty concluded among the member states of the Arctic Council. It was implemented in May 2011 to coordinate international search and rescue coverage and response in the Arctic. The Ag...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: International Maritime Organization, (IMO)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Arctic Council
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Online Access:http://library.arcticportal.org/1709/
http://library.arcticportal.org/1709/1/Arctic_SAR_Agreement_EN_FINAL_for_signature_21-Apr-2011.pdf
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Summary:The Agreement on Cooperation on Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue in the Arctic (SAR) is an international treaty concluded among the member states of the Arctic Council. It was implemented in May 2011 to coordinate international search and rescue coverage and response in the Arctic. The Agreement is legally binding for states - parties to the Agreement.