The search operations for the Titan have been proven to be unusual, as measured by the complexity, costs, time sensitivity and scale. Those considering risky activities need to assess the cost and capacity of potential rescue needs, says this York University disaster and emergency management professor.
have proven to be an unusual case, as measured by the complexity, costs, time sensitivity and scale. Unlike search and rescue operations on the ground that can be undertaken by volunteers and with little or no equipment, marine search and rescue is a highly specialised operation.
This event will generate significant discussions around the public burden of private risks and risk-taking behaviours, and how risks in certain areas are regulated. And it could count for about one-third of Canada’s annual average marine fatalities if it’s considered a Canadian incident. Unfortunately, many conventional risk assessments, particularly in private sector organisations, do not pay sufficient attention to available emergency response capacities. When considering the Titan’s search and rescue operation, it is becoming clear that this small emergency surpassed the capacity of the resources that were operating in the area.
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