ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
The Civil Aviation (Aeronautical Search and Rescue) Regulations, 2025
12. Cooperation with other services
Edition: 2026-03-03 · In force
12. Cooperation with other services
(1)The designated aeronautical search and rescue agency shall arrange for all aircraft, vessels and local services and facilities which do not form part of the search and rescue organisation to cooperate fully with the latter in search and rescue and to extend any possible assistance to the survivors of aircraft accidents.(2)The designated aeronautical search and rescue agency shall ensure the closest practicable coordination between the relevant aeronautical and maritime authorities to provide for the most effective and efficient search and rescue services.(3)The designated aeronautical search and rescue agency shall ensure that their search and rescue services cooperate with those responsible for investigating accidents and with those responsible for the care of those who suffered from the accident.(4)Rescue units shall, when practicable, be accompanied by persons qualified in the conduct of aircraft accident investigations to facilitate accident investigation.(5)The designated aeronautical search and rescue agency shall designate a 24-hour search and rescue point of contact available for the receipt and acknowledgement of COSPAS-SARSAT distress alert data that ensures timely notification to the responsible rescue coordination centre for the initiation of appropriate search and rescue response action.