b'FOGHORN FOCUSOn-Scene CoordinatorMANAGING A MASS RESCUE OPERATIONTHOMAS GORGOL // U.S. COAST GUARDT he maritime environment presents unique challenges when emergencies arisevast distances,unpredictableweather,limitedavailablesearchandrescue(SAR)resources,and multinational stakeholders all add to an already complex situation when a large number of people must be rescued. The International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue (IAMSAR) Manual, Volume I (Organization and Management), jointly published by theInternationalMaritimeOrganizationandInternationalCivilAviationOrganization,andconsideredtheinternationallyrecognizedguidanceforsearchandrescue(SAR)operations, PHOTO: LIBBYOCONNOR/UNSPLASH describes the mass rescue operation (MRO) challenge: FOGHORN 18'