Jul 11, 2023 · As much talk as there has been about a warming Arctic, Arctic nations have not yet been able to develop new infrastructure to support search and rescue operations.

The Agreement on Cooperation on Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue (SAR) in the Arctic, hence Arctic Search and Rescue Agreement, was concluded and implemented …

The Coast Guard currently has limited surface assets capable of transiting the vast ice-covered waters of the Arctic; therefore, aviation assets are the most probable rapid response platforms …

In 2011, the eight Arctic States signed the Agreement on Cooperation on Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue in the Arctic. This accord defines the Arctic area in which each …

Mar 4, 2021 · The members of the Arctic Council are all too familiar with the scarcity of search and rescue assets in the Arctic and the challenges posed by the huge distances and the weather.

Based on stakeholder engagement, government documents, and media analysis, this article assesses the Coast Guard’s Arctic Search and Rescue Project and the concomitant …

The Arctic Search and Rescue Agreement is the first binding agreement negotiated between the use of Arctic under the auspices of the Arctic Council. The treaty reflects the Arctic region's …

Nov 18, 2025 · Vast distances, freezing weather and fragile infrastructure make Arctic search and rescue one of the world’s toughest operational challenges. Here, every extra minute matters, …

Sep 26, 2025 · In a major step toward improving safety in Canada’s Arctic regions, the federal government has awarded $1.36 million to a St. Francis Xavier (StFX) University project aimed …

They are land and sea survival experts who specialize in a wide range of rescue techniques (including Arctic rescue), parachuting, diving, mountain climbing, and helicopter rescue.