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“Underwater Search and Recovery” underscores the significance of UWSAR in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), especially considering challenges like tropical waters and sub-par sonar system performance. It emphasizes the need to recover debris from recent airplane crashes, like the Indonesian incident, for investigation and safety enhancements. A structured approach, comprising short, mid, and long-term plans, is advocated, focusing on sensors, deployment platforms, real-time data, and inter-organizational communication. The speaker stresses a more scientific and prepared approach to UWSAR, including policy reviews, infrastructure planning, human resource needs, and agency coordination. The Indonesian accident serves as a reminder of the importance of investing in capacity and capability building for future incidents.
