{
  "id": 12197372,
  "title": "Regional maritime search and rescue cooperation strengthened through MSARC Approved Training Centre framework in Madagascar",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/regional-maritime-search-and-rescue-cooperation-strengthened-through",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-05T17:00:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hellenic Shipping News",
    "slug": "hellenic-shipping-news",
    "url": "https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/regional-maritime-search-and-rescue-cooperation-strengthened-through-msarc-approved-training-centre-framework-in-madagascar/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Maritime Search and Rescue Council (MSARC) has approved a training centre framework in Madagascar, enhancing regional cooperation in maritime search and rescue operations. The program, hosted by the National Maritime Education School (ENEM) in Mahajanga, gathered 25 maritime professionals from eight countries including South Africa, Comoros, Djibouti, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Tanzania, and Seychelles.\n\nOrganized by the Indian Ocean Regional Maritime Security and Safety Institute in collaboration with the Indian Ocean Commission and the Directorate for Security and Defence Cooperation of the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, the training encompassed theoretical instruction, table-top exercises, and practical sea operations. Participants practiced SAR principles through realistic scenarios aboard vessels from Madagascar’s Centre de Surveillance des Pêches and the Agence Portuaire Maritime et Fluviale.\n\nMSARC provided independent international assessment and certification supported by South Africa's National Sea Rescue Institute, with an e-learning module and webinars from the International Maritime Rescue Federation. Following the successful assessment, the Indian Ocean Commission, ENEM, and MSARC were awarded MSARC Approved Training Centre and Organizational Member statuses, respectively.\n\nMSARC Vice Chairman Richie Heard emphasized the importance of regional SAR coordination, noting that effective collaboration can significantly impact rescue outcomes at sea. The training program underscored the value of combining classroom learning with practical exercises and regional cooperation, especially in areas where multiple states and organizations must coordinate during maritime emergencies.",
  "summary": "The Maritime Search and Rescue Council (MSARC) has supported a major regional maritime search and rescue (SAR) training programme in Mahajanga, Madagascar, bringing together maritime professionals from eight countries to strengthen cooperation, operational capability and professional standards across the region. Hosted by the National Maritime Education School (ENEM) in Mahajanga, the programme…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}