When searching at sea, everything is done within a certain plan and coordination. Search techniques at sea are an important issue that every seafarer should have a foundation. The first plan is delivered to the authorized units and work is started. The first issue that is emphasized while starting the plan is to determine the dangerous position. You also need to know that the position determined in the first place will not be exactly correct.

When determining the search area, possible deviations are taken into account and some precautions are taken accordingly. The issues that need to be done and tolerated in these cases are as follows;

• Change of time and position in the hazard report
• Determining the direction of wind and current, which are the factors that will cause the position and time to change in general.
• Time to reach the report to the authorized units

• Slip formation

Search Models

Expanding Square Search Model

This method is a single-vehicle search model. Search conditions are determined according to the determined conditions and executed accordingly. It is generally suitable for boots and small life rafts.

Multi-Boat Search Model

As the name implies, it is a search model performed by many boats. It is acted under the rules and plan determined in the first place.

Star Search Model

It is a search model made with a single boat. The most important point to be considered in this method is that the focus is very well marked.

While making the search plan, all conditions must be taken into consideration and attention must be paid.