Search, and Rescue (SAR) comprises the search for and provision of aid to persons who are or are believed to be, in imminent danger of loss of life. The two operations search and rescue may take many forms, depending on whether they are both required or not, on the size and complexity of the operation and the available staff and facilities. Search, and rescue does not include salvage or the saving of property except where the action is indivisible from that of safeguarding life. The regulatory body, appointed by the Department of Transport in line with International Maritime Convention requirements, overseeing the complex landscape of search and rescue is the South African Search and Rescue Organisation (SASAR) Secretariat. This qualification is essential for providing learners with the required knowledge, skills, and competencies to progress in the Maritime Search and Rescue Co-ordination domain. The Maritime sector has already indicated a critical need for these advanced level occupational qualifications. South Africa’s geographic location relative to its main trading partners makes it imperative that maritime transport is safe, efficient, innovative and reliable. Transportation makes up a significant element in the pricing of South African traded goods. Efficient SAR co-ordination services contribute to the safe passage of seafarers and vessels passing through the South African Search and Rescue Region (SRR). Trade is the
