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Swiss-SAR The Search and Rescue (SAR) Service is placed under the responsibility of the Federal Office for Civil Aviation (FOCA), the Swiss Maritime Navigation Office (SMNO) and the Federal Office for Communication (OFCOM). It is operated by the Swiss Air-Rescue Guard – REGA (Rescue Coordination Center – RCC Zurich) and by the Swiss Air Force (search flights). Search and Rescue service in Switzerland is provided in accordance with ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) standards and recommended practices (ICAO Annex 12), Swiss AIP and recommendations by the technical commission of the Swiss police forces. The Search and Rescue area encompasses the territories of the Swiss Confederation and of the Principality of Liechtenstein. This area enclosed by the frontiers is not coincident in all parts with the Flight Information Region Switzerland. The RCC Zurich (designated SAR point of contact (SPOC) for Switzerland) continuously receives distress alerts from Swiss registered ELT, EPIRB or PLB. This service is provided in accordance with the International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue Manual (IAMSAR), jointly published by ICAO and IMO (International Maritime Organization) as well as Cospas-Sarsat operational recommendations. The RCC Zurich does not coordinate any search and rescue operation abroad. Observations and notifications concerning aircraft, vessels or persons in state of emergency or any activation of an emergency beacon (ELT, EPIRB or PLB) are to be reported at any time to: RCC Zurich: Phone +41 44 654 35 38; AFTN LSARYCYX; Fax +41 44 654 35 87 or ops(at)rega.ch. |
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