C/S G.003 - INTRODUCTION TO THE COSPAS-SARSAT SYSTEM Issue 7

Within the nodal network of Data Distribution Regions (DDRs), each nodal MCC is responsible for the coordination of Programme activities over its DDR. Several nodal MCCs have taken the initiative to organize annual or biennial meetings of the MCCs (and, sometimes, the Search and Rescue Points of Contact – SPOCs) that comprise their DDR.

These regional meetings provide a valuable forum for the exchange of data among the neighbours within each region, and an extra level of support for the Cospas-Sarsat Programme and the Council. They make valuable contributions to the successful operation of the Programme.