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MRSC [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-06-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Search and Rescue (Paramilitary)
- Special Water Transport
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- inshore rescue boat
1, record 1, English, inshore%20rescue%20boat
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- IRB 2, record 1, English, IRB
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
IRB crews are tasked to respond and provide assistance to mariners in distress or need of assistance by a Joint Rescue Coordination Centre(JRCC) or a Maritime Rescue Sub-Centre(MRSC). 2, record 1, English, - inshore%20rescue%20boat
Record 1, Key term(s)
- in-shore rescue boat
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Recherche et sauvetage (Paramilitaire)
- Transports par bateaux spéciaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- embarcation de sauvetage côtier
1, record 1, French, embarcation%20de%20sauvetage%20c%C3%B4tier
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- ESC 2, record 1, French, ESC
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un Centre conjoint de coordination de sauvetage (JRCC) ou un Centre secondaire de sauvetage maritime (MRSC) confie aux membres d’équipage des ESC la mission de réaliser une intervention et de prêter secours aux personnes en détresse ou qui ont besoin d’aide. 2, record 1, French, - embarcation%20de%20sauvetage%20c%C3%B4tier
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Búsqueda y salvamento (paramilitar)
- Transporte por barcos especiales
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- barco de salvamento costero
1, record 1, Spanish, barco%20de%20salvamento%20costero
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2006-07-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Search and Rescue (Paramilitary)
- Coast Guard
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- maritime rescue sub-centre
1, record 2, English, maritime%20rescue%20sub%2Dcentre
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- MRSC 1, record 2, English, MRSC
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A facility established to coordinate response to marine search and rescue incidents in a Marine Rescue Sub-Region of a Search and Rescue Region. 2, record 2, English, - maritime%20rescue%20sub%2Dcentre
Record 2, Key term(s)
- maritime rescue sub-center
- maritime rescue subcentre
- maritime rescue subcenter
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Recherche et sauvetage (Paramilitaire)
- Garde côtière
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- centre secondaire de sauvetage maritime
1, record 2, French, centre%20secondaire%20de%20sauvetage%20maritime
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- MRSC 1, record 2, French, MRSC
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Centre établi pour coordonner les interventions de R-S [recherche et sauvetage] en mer dans une région ou une sous-région maritime de sauvetage. 2, record 2, French, - centre%20secondaire%20de%20sauvetage%20maritime
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-07-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Search and Rescue (Paramilitary)
- Coast Guard
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- co-ordinator surface search
1, record 3, English, co%2Dordinator%20surface%20search
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- CSS 1, record 3, English, CSS
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- coordinator surface search 2, record 3, English, coordinator%20surface%20search
correct
- CSS 3, record 3, English, CSS
correct
- CSS 3, record 3, English, CSS
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A vessel, other than a rescue unit, designated to co-ordinate surface search and rescue operations within a specified search area. 4, record 3, English, - co%2Dordinator%20surface%20search
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Where an OSC [on-scene co-ordinator] or CSS [co-ordinator surface search] has been designated, the OSC/CSS shall be responsible for the following tasks to the extent they have not been performed by the responsible RCC [Rescue Co-ordination Centre]/MRSC [Maritime Rescue Sub-Centre] Carry out the plan for the conduct of the operations as requested by the RCC/MRSC. Modify the plan as facilities and on-scene conditions dictate and inform the RCC/MRSC of any such modifications. Monitor weather and sea conditions and report on these at regular intervals to the RCC/MRSC. Maintain communications with the RCC/MRSC and the SAR [Search and Rescue] units on the scene. Maintain a detailed record of the operation... Issue regular situation reports to the RCC/MRSC... Advise RCC/MRSC to release units when their assistance is no longer required. 1, record 3, English, - co%2Dordinator%20surface%20search
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Recherche et sauvetage (Paramilitaire)
- Garde côtière
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- coordonnateur de recherche en surface
1, record 3, French, coordonnateur%20de%20recherche%20en%20surface
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- CSS 1, record 3, French, CSS
masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Si aucune unité gouvernementale n'est en mesure d'assumer le rôle d'OSC [coordonnateur sur les lieux], le RCC/MRSC [centre de coordination des opérations de sauvetage/centre secondaire de sauvetage maritime] peut demander à un navire participant à l'opération d'agir à titre de coordonnateur de recherche en surface (CSS). 1, record 3, French, - coordonnateur%20de%20recherche%20en%20surface
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Une fois l'OSC [coordonnateur sur les lieux] /CSS [coordonnateur de recherche en surface] désigné, ce dernier devra voir aux tâches suivantes, dans la mesure où elles n'auront pas déjà été effectuées par le RCC [centre de coordination des opérations de sauvetage]/MRSC [centre secondaire de sauvetage maritime] responsable de l'opération : Mener l'opération SAR [recherche et sauvetage] conformément au plan établi par le RCC/MRSC. Modifier le plan en fonction des moyens, de l'équipement et des conditions, et en informer le RCC/MRSC rapidement. Surveiller les conditions météorologiques et l'état de la mer, et en faire rapport régulièrement au RCC/MRCS. Maintenir la communication avec le RCC/MRSC et les unités SAR participant à l'opération. Maintenir un journal détaillé de l'opération. [...] Transmettre au RCC/MRSC de fréquents rapports de situation. [...] Aviser le RCC/MRSC de libérer les unités au fur et à mesure que leur assistance n'est plus requise. 1, record 3, French, - coordonnateur%20de%20recherche%20en%20surface
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2006-06-21
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Search and Rescue (Paramilitary)
- Coast Guard
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- on-scene co-ordinator
1, record 4, English, on%2Dscene%20co%2Dordinator
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- OSC 1, record 4, English, OSC
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The commanding officer of a vessel or aircraft designated by RCC [Rescue Co-ordination Centre]/MRSC [Maritime Rescue Sub-Centre] to co-ordinate SAR [Search and Rescue] operations within a specified area. 1, record 4, English, - on%2Dscene%20co%2Dordinator
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On-scene Co-ordinator authority may be delegated to primary Coast Guard SAR vessels, DND [Department of National Defense] aircraft, secondary Coast Guard vessels or other government vessels which have suitable equipment and trained personnel for the expeditious conduct of SAR operations. 1, record 4, English, - on%2Dscene%20co%2Dordinator
Record 4, Key term(s)
- on-scene coordinator
- on scene co-ordinator
- on scene coordinator
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Recherche et sauvetage (Paramilitaire)
- Garde côtière
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- coordonnateur sur les lieux
1, record 4, French, coordonnateur%20sur%20les%20lieux
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- OSC 1, record 4, French, OSC
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- coordonnatrice sur les lieux 2, record 4, French, coordonnatrice%20sur%20les%20lieux
correct, feminine noun
- OSC 2, record 4, French, OSC
correct, feminine noun
- OSC 2, record 4, French, OSC
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Officier responsable d'un navire ou d'un aéronef à qui le RCC [centre de coordination des opérations de sauvetage]/MRSC [centre secondaire de sauvetage maritime] confie le mandat de coordonner l'opération SAR [recherche et sauvetage] à l'intérieur d'un territoire donné. 1, record 4, French, - coordonnateur%20sur%20les%20lieux
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les aéronefs du MDN [Ministère de la Défense nationale], les navires SAR primaires et secondaires de la Garde côtière et les autres navires gouvernementaux ayant l'équipement et le personnel nécessaires pour mener à bien une opération SAR sont tous aptes à recevoir un tel mandat. 1, record 4, French, - coordonnateur%20sur%20les%20lieux
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1990-01-16
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Search and Rescue (Paramilitary)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Search and Rescue Emergency Centre
1, record 5, English, Search%20and%20Rescue%20Emergency%20Centre
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- SAREC 1, record 5, English, SAREC
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A sub-centre within a Search and Rescue Region whose resources are co-ordinated by a Rescue Co-ordination Centre. Since 1983 these sub-centres have been called "Marine Rescue Sub-Centres(MRSC) ". St. John's SAREC is a sub-centre of RRC Halifax. 1, record 5, English, - Search%20and%20Rescue%20Emergency%20Centre
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Recherche et sauvetage (Paramilitaire)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Centre d'urgence SAR
1, record 5, French, Centre%20d%27urgence%20SAR
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- Centre d'urgence de recherche et de sauvetage 2, record 5, French, Centre%20d%27urgence%20de%20recherche%20et%20de%20sauvetage
proposal, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1989-10-26
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Miscellaneous Requirements Screening Committee
1, record 6, English, Miscellaneous%20Requirements%20Screening%20Committee
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- MRSC 2, record 6, English, MRSC
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Comité de sélection des besoins divers
1, record 6, French, Comit%C3%A9%20de%20s%C3%A9lection%20des%20besoins%20divers
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- CSBD 1, record 6, French, CSBD
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1989-06-01
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Minor Requirements Screening Committee 1, record 7, English, Minor%20Requirements%20Screening%20Committee
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Comité de sélection des besoins en équipement de moindre coût
1, record 7, French, Comit%C3%A9%20de%20s%C3%A9lection%20des%20besoins%20en%20%C3%A9quipement%20de%20moindre%20co%C3%BBt
proposal
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
SVP - Proposition. 1, record 7, French, - Comit%C3%A9%20de%20s%C3%A9lection%20des%20besoins%20en%20%C3%A9quipement%20de%20moindre%20co%C3%BBt
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1987-12-17
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Remote Sensing
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Maritime Remote Sensing Committee
1, record 8, English, Maritime%20Remote%20Sensing%20Committee
correct, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- MRSC 2, record 8, English, MRSC
correct, Canada
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Télédétection
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Comité de télédétection des provinces maritimes
1, record 8, French, Comit%C3%A9%20de%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9d%C3%A9tection%20des%20provinces%20maritimes
correct, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1987-12-17
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Remote Sensing
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Manitoba Remote Sensing Centre
1, record 9, English, Manitoba%20Remote%20Sensing%20Centre
correct, Canada
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- MRSC 2, record 9, English, MRSC
correct, Canada
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Télédétection
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Centre manitobain de télédétection
1, record 9, French, Centre%20manitobain%20de%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9d%C3%A9tection
correct, Canada
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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