SMC action — Broadcasting a SAR pattern

SAR patterns can be broadcast over STEDs messaging when they are created. Follow the steps below to broadcast a new SAR pattern.

SAR Managed broadcast
  1. Create a SAR pattern. For details refer to: SAR (Search and Rescue) patterns
  2. After selecting Create search route, select Broadcast.
  3. If required, change the Case ID.

    The case ID will automatically increment, however it can also be assigned manually by selecting the case ID field.

  4. If required, change the Transmission type.

    Depending on AIS mode, SAR patterns can be broadcast as a Secure or Non-secure transmission:

    • In AIS restricted mode, only secure SARs can be sent.

    • In AIS normal mode, you can choose whether to send as secure or non-secure.

    • In AIS receive only mode, SAR patterns cannot be sent.

    Secure broadcasts will only be received by vessels using the same STEDs passphrase. Non-Secure broadcasts can be received by all vessels with STEDs-compatible hardware.

  5. Ensure SMC (Search Mission Coordinator) is enabled.
  6. Select OK.
  7. Select a contact from the Local, Recent or Buddies list, or select Enter MMSI to enter an MMSI manually for the vessel you want to assign as the SRU.
  8. Select Next.
  9. Select OK.

The SAR pattern is broadcast.

Existing SAR patterns can be broadcast from the searches list: Chart app > Menu > Waypoints, routes, track > Searches. Select the SAR pattern and choose Broadcast from the pop-over menu.