General Dynamics’ Rescue 21 Uses Telecommunications Technology to Perform Search and Rescue Operations

The U.S. Coast Guard has been able to conduct approximately 60,000 search and rescue operations with the support of the General Dynamics C4 Systems-built Rescue 21 system. This system uses an advanced communications system to connect Coast Guard personnel to distressed mariners up to 20 nautical miles or more out to sea. Following hurricane Sandy in October 2012, Rescue 21 systems located along the East Coast helped the Coast Guard coordinate interagency command, control and communications that were essential to disaster recovery. “In addition to being a life-line for millions of boaters, Rescue 21 is a model program that demonstrates how broadband technologies are improving maritime situational awareness, communication and collaboration among multiple government and law enforcement agencies,” said Chris Marzilli, president of General Dynamics C4 Systems.