South African Maritime and Aeronautical Search and Rescue Act, 2002RegulationsSouth African Maritime and Aeronautical Search and Rescue (SASAR) Regulations, 2016Part 4 : Special Provisions and Requirements26. Minimum carriage requirements by search and rescue aircraft |
| (1) | Search and Rescue Aircraft must: |
| (a) | carry equipment for promptly locating the site of an accident, including direction finding equipment with a homing capability for SAR distress frequencies; |
| (b) | carry equipment in order to provide adequate and timely assistance to survivors; |
| (c) | be equipped to be able to communicate on the aeronautical and maritime distress and on-scene radio frequencies; |
| (d) | be equipped to be able to communicate with other SAR Units and facilities engaged in SAR operations; and |
| (e) | carry Volume III,"Mobile Facilities", of the International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue manual. |
| (2) | Search and Rescue Aircraft designated for SAR operations over maritime areas must: |
| (a) | be equipped to be able to communicate with vessels and to receive signals from Automatic identification Systems carried by ships and lifeboats in accordance with the Global Maritime and Distress Safety System administered by the International Maritime Organization; |
| (b) | carry a copy of the "International Code of Signals" (IMO Sales Numbers IA994 E) to assist in communication with ships. |
| (3) | Helicopter SAR Units designated for night time rescue operations must: |
| (a) | be equipped with night vision enhancement devices: and |
| (b) | have at least two pilot crews. |
| (4) | Helicopter SAR Units must be equipped with a certified rescue winch. |