You are proceeding to an area of reported distress when you arrive at the reported position the vessel in distress is not in sight. What type of search will you conduct?

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Emily Welch

15 July, 18:29

You are proceeding to an area of reported distress when you arrive at the reported position the vessel in distress is not in sight. What type of search will you conduct?

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Turner Mills · Answer 1

You will conduct a type of search known as "Expanding Square".

Explanation:

This is a common type of search pattern mostly used in SAR operations which involves travelling along calculated route legs drafted in a pattern that expands as its name implies every third leg in order for the area to be systematically covered in a short period.