1 Purpose
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Statutory Documents - IMO Publications and Documents - Resolutions - Maritime Safety Committee - Resolution MSC.167(78) - Guidelines on the Treatment of Persons Rescued at Sea - (adopted on 20 May 2004) - Annex - Guidelines on the Treatment of Persons Rescued at Sea - 1 Purpose

1 Purpose

  1.1 The purpose of these Guidelines are to provide guidance to Governmentsfootnote and to shipmasters with regard to humanitarian obligations and obligations under the relevant international law relating to treatment of persons rescued at sea.

  1.2 The obligation of the master to render assistance should complement the corresponding obligation of IMO Member Governments to co-ordinate and co-operate in relieving the master of the responsibility to provide follow up care of survivors and to deliver the persons retrieved at sea to a place of safety. These Guidelines are intended to help Governments and masters better understand their obligations under international law and provide helpful guidance with regard to carrying out these obligations.


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