How do countries actually work together to rescue lives at sea?
In this final episode of our SAR Convention mini-series, we explore the legal architecture, operational obligations, and universal principles that make international rescue cooperation not just possible — but effective.

🔍 What you'll learn in this episode:

• How bilateral and multilateral agreements create shared SAR capabilities

• Why the Convention allows rescue units to cross borders in urgent situations

• The core state obligations: 24/7 SAR service, qualified teams, and national SAR plans

• The dual responsibilities of flag states and coastal states

• The foundational principles of non-discrimination and free assistance in rescue

🌐 Keywords:
SAR Convention, international cooperation, RCC, flag state, coastal state, legal obligation, SAR plan, non-discrimination, free rescue, humanitarian principles, rescue coordination, bilateral agreements, retex, MRCC, SOLAS, UNCLOS, maritime law, shared responsibility, SAR readiness, SAR solidarity

🎧 About Global SAR Hub – Mission Ready
Global SAR Hub – Mission Ready is the international podcast dedicated to the people, tools, and systems that make Search and Rescue possible around the world.
Multilingual and powered by AI, the podcast is designed to make SAR content accessible to the widest possible audience, through short, strategic, and engaging episodes.
Created by Nicolas — former MRCC watch supervisor with over 25 years of frontline SAR experience — and co-developed with Arthur and Tanguy, co-founders of Global SAR Hub, the podcast is part of a broader mission to share knowledge, stories, and insights from across the global SAR community.

🎯 Our mission: Support SAR professionals. Share field-tested expertise. Promote life-saving innovation — worldwide.

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📩 Contact: contact@globalsarhub.com
📡 Produced by: Global SAR Hub

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