What is SURPIC?

What is SURPIC?

• A. A data analysis tool for port traffic
• B. A program that identifies and plots AMVER vessels worldwide
• C. A satellite tracking service for weather buoys
• D. A training module for SAR operators

Answer: (B)

SurPIC is a program that identifies and plots AMVER vessels worldwide. It uses data from the AMVER system—the voluntary global vessel reporting network used to aid search and rescue—and shows vessel locations on a map so responders can see where ships are, assess available assets, and plan coordinated actions. This makes it a planning and coordination tool for SAR operations, rather than a data tool for port traffic, a satellite service for weather buoys, or a SAR training module.

SurPIC is a program that identifies and plots AMVER vessels worldwide. It uses data from the AMVER system—the voluntary global vessel reporting network used to aid search and rescue—and shows vessel locations on a map so responders can see where ships are, assess available assets, and plan coordinated actions. This makes it a planning and coordination tool for SAR operations, rather than a data tool for port traffic, a satellite service for weather buoys, or a SAR training module.