Water safety

ASR can involve a wide variety of resources including seaplanes, helicopters, submarines, rescue boats and ships.

[5] Moreover, the knowledge that such operations are being carried out greatly enhanced the morale of the combat aircrew faced not only with the expected hostile reaction of the enemy but with the possible danger of aircraft malfunction during long overwater flights.

The term covers wide range of responsibilities in different countries, from being a heavily armed military force with customs and security duties to a volunteer organization tasked with search and rescue without law enforcement authority.

Where practicable, lifeboats will usually perform minor salvage and towing operations to assist mariners in distress and prevent navigational hazards.

Educational tools used can include books, songs, and awareness campaigns that are targeted towards high-risk communities.

[10] Material can be tailored to the types of most common water related injuries and death that a community will experience, as well as information as to which portion of is at the highest risk.