GEN 3.6 SEARCH AND RESCUE

3.6.1 Responsible Service

All organs and authorities in Kosovo, corporations and physical persons are obliged to assist, under the supervision of the Minstry of Internal Affairs and according to Kosovo Civil Aviation Law, in search and rescue operations in relation to any aircraft in distress, missing aircraft and aircraft after its emergency landing or accident with a view to save human lives and property, to prevent further damage and to safeguard any evidence essential for the appropriate investigation.

 

3.6.2 Area of Responsibility

The aeronautical search and rescue in Kosovo shall comply with the standards of Annex 12 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and be in conformity with the applicable regional air navigation plan.

 

3.6.3 Types of service

The provisions of this Section shall also apply in cases of natural disasters or other emergencies requiring aeronautical assistance.