Maritime Search and Rescue (Mexico)

The Maritime Search and Rescue (Spanish: Búsqueda y Rescate Marítimo) is the Mexican Navy's SAR unit.

The Mexican Navy historically has been responsible for the search and rescue operations using its available resources.

[1] The Mexican Search and Rescue primary missions are SAR operations within 50 miles of the Mexican coast line, to accomplish search and rescue operations in a timely manner, It utilizes 5 current active Naval Stations.

Type A (Alfa) Naval Stations are equipped with one 47-Foot Motor Lifeboat and two 33-foot Defender-class boats.

The first Naval Station to be active was opened on April 6, 2007, in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco.