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MSP is a 4-week resident course that convenes approximately 4 times per year. The course begins at 0830hrs on the applicable convening date. All students will graduate by 1430hrs on the 4th Friday of the course. Students will receive an introductory letter that indicates applicable uniform. The course is designed to train AFM personnel and international students (officers, other-ranks and civilians) assigned to Rescue Co-ordination Centres or Rescue Sub-Centres to perform maritime search planning in the coastal and oceanic environments. The course is based on manual and computer techniques and teaches students how to use the Search and Rescue Personal Computer (SAR PC), the Joint Automated Worksheets (JAWS), and the Manual Solution as per the International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue Manual (IAMSAR).

Recommended pre-reporting studies/tips. Although not required, the following suggestions will help you get the most from the SAR training available at the Centre:

  • Students are encouraged to read chapters 1.1 to 1.6, 2.1, 2.5, 3.1 to 3.5 of the IAMSAR Manual Vol II, before reporting to Malta.
  • Review basic maths (plus a little algebra), plotting, and calculator skills. Proficiency in basic math skills is essential to understanding many concepts of this course.
  • If you are unfamiliar with an "IBM PC" type computer, you may want to get some practice using a "mouse". It's not absolutely necessary, but it would help.
  • The Centre provides all the necessary manuals, reference materials, plotting equipment and stationary supplies.

Prerequisites

Available from the SAR Training Centre or on this website: sarmalta.gov.mt


Point of Contact

You can contact the Centre for specific questions regarding course content and program of instruction at 00356 22491100 or email: sarmalta.afm@gov.mt.

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