The Cospas-Sarsat Secretariat was recognized by the New Zealand Search and Rescue Council with its 2018 Certificate of achievement.
It was awarded for an important contribution to international search and rescue by ensuring the provision of the global Cospas-Sarsat distress system.
“We have the special honor of working together among the dedicated individuals of the Secretariat’s international staff who support the member States in their cooperative humanitarian endeavor to save lives.
“This award is especially welcomed, coming from New Zealand, the country with the largest number of rescues per capita that are assisted by Cospas-Sarsat.
“This is what Cospas-Sarsat is all about: countries helping other countries at the same time they are helping their own citizens.”
