The Civil Aviation (Aeronautical Search and Rescue) Regulations, 2025

19. Aeronautical search and rescue units

Edition: 2026-03-03 · In force

The designated aeronautical search and rescue agency shall ensure that each aeronautical search and rescue unit—

(a)is cognizant of all parts of the plans of operation provided in regulation 18 that are necessary for the effective conduct of its duties;

(b)keeps the rescue coordination centre informed of its preparedness;

(c)maintains readiness and the required number of aeronautical search and rescue facilities; and

(d)maintains adequate supplies of rations, medical stores, signaling devices and other survival and rescue equipment.