GEN 3.6  Search and rescue

1  Responsible service(s)

The search and rescue service in Mogadishu FIR is coordinated by the Somali Civil Avaition Authority (SCAA) at the Flight Information Centre (FIC) which hosts the rescue coordination Centre (RCC). The search and rescue is coordinated in collaboration with airspace users, adjacent regional rescue coordination centers and available committed resources.

The address of the FIC is as below:
Post:

Mogadishu Flight Information Centre (FIC)
Mogadishu, Somalia

Tel:+2521857390

Tel:+2521857391

Email:fic@scaa.gov.so somalia.rcc@scaa.gov.so

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When SAR operations are needed, a Rescue Co-ordination Centre is activated.

2  Area of responsibility

The search and rescue service is responsible for SAR operations within Mogadishu FIR.

3  Types of service

The service is provided in accordance with the provisions contained in ICAO Annex 12 Search and rescue.

Note: Details on various elements available to SAR team will be notified upon conclusion of SAR Agreements with collaborating parties.

Table 3.6.3 Search and Rescue Units
NameLocationFacilitiesRemarks
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Rescue Coordination Centre (RCC) at FIC020050.25N 0451814.50ETBNSee GEN 3.3 for contact details and ENR 2.1 for Frequencies of ATS units
Mogadishu TWR020050.25N 0451814.50ETBNSee GEN 3.3 for contact details and ENR 2.1 for Frequencies of ATS units
Hargeisa TWR093105.12N 0440522.95ETBNSee GEN 3.3 for contact details and ENR 2.1 for Frequencies of ATS units
Bosaso TWRTBNTBNSee GEN 3.3 for contact details and ENR 2.1 for Frequencies of ATS units
Berbera TWR102324N 0445530ETBNSee GEN 3.3 for contact details and ENR 2.1 for Frequencies of ATS units

4  SAR agreements

To be notified upon conclusion.

5  Conditions of availability

The SAR and rescue services will be available to qualifying civil aircraft as per ICAO Annex 12 - Search and Rescue.

6  Procedures and signals used

  Procedures and signals used by aircraft
Procedures for pilots-in-command observing an accident or intercepting a distress call and/or message are outlined in ICAO Annex 12, Chapter 5.
  Communications
Transmission and reception of distress messages within the Mogadishu FIR Search and Rescue are handled in accordance with ICAO Annex 10, Volume II, Chapter 5, paragraph 5.3.
For communications during search and rescue operations, the codes and abbreviations published in ICAO Abbreviations and Codes (Doc 8400) are used.