The coefficient is a tool which may help in the process of assigning sea rescue resources. It
allows the possible locations for a resource to be arranged hierarchically, whenever there
is sufficient historical information available on the accidents. It provides an objective criterion
for assigning resources. The resource should be assigned to the placement for
which the coefficient shows the highest numerical value. In any case, the result obtained
will be useful to the decision makers who are responsible for maritime safety in a country.