2.6 COSPAS-SARSAT Programme Management Policy, document C/S P.011
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2.6 COSPAS-SARSAT Programme Management Policy, document C/S P.011

Parent topic: 2 International Instruments

5.2.1 SAR Points of Contact (SPOCs)

 SPOCs are Mission Co-ordination Centres (MCCs), RCCs and other established and recognized national points of contact that can accept or assume responsibility for the co-ordination and the fast and effective transfer of COSPAS-SARSAT alert data to enable the rescue of persons in distress. To avail themselves of the System, States should:

  • designate a single SAR point of contact (SPOC) for receiving COSPAS-SARSAT alert and location data for distress locations in their SAR area of responsibility;
  • provide the address, telephone, telex or facsimile number or AFTN address of their SPOC to the COSPAS-SARSAT Secretariat; and
  • develop a comprehensive plan for the distribution of alert and location data to SAR authorities, as appropriate.
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