Leadership at the Edge: Search and Rescue Operations

By Capt Rolf Karlsson

When the alarm sounds, there is no time for perfect decisions.

Only action.

Leadership at the Edge takes you inside real search and rescue operations where lives are at stake and decisions must be made under extreme pressure.

Based on true events, this book explores what leadership really means in harsh maritime environments - in storms, darkness, uncertainty and high-risk situations where there are no second chances.

Through powerful case studies, including major incidents like the Scandinavian Star, you will gain insight into:

decision-making under pressure

leadership in life-and-death situations

the limits of rescue operations

the human impact on those who respond

Written by Captain Rolf Karlsson, an experienced maritime professional and rescue leader, this book offers a rare and authentic perspective from the front line.

This is not theory.
This is reality.

Perfect for:

maritime professionals

rescue personnel

leaders in high-risk environments

Because real leadership is tested when it matters most.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9199134152
• ISBN13: 9789199134154
• Release Date: March 2026
• Publisher: Rolf Karlsson
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"