Improving Maritime SAR Capability Worldwide

The International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF) brings the world's maritime SAR organisations together.

#SARyouOK?

The IMRF is proud to launch its #SARyouOK? initiative in order to increase awareness and break down the stigma that is attached to mental health and wellbeing issues faced by those working in the maritime SAR sector.

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IMRF Annual Meeting 2023

The IMRF's Annual Meeting will take place on 7-8 November 2023. This meeting is kindly hosted by the Norwegian Society for Sea Rescue at their training centre, RS Noatun, in Horten in Norway,

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Location: Horten,, Norway

#FutureSAR

The #FutureSAR initiative will identify the key challenges the global maritime SAR industry will face as a result of climate change and propose guidance and best practices to aid future rescue operations.

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Our Impact

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IMRF Members The IMRF has 127 Members from 53 countries (2023)

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Crew Members Over 519 Crew Members have participated and trained in the European Lifeboat Crew Exchange since 2012

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x personnel from 137 SAR organisations attended World Maritime Rescue Congress (WMRC) in 2023

Upcoming events

  • European Lifeboat Crew Exchange 2023

    The European Lifeboat Crew Exchange Programme is going live again! This member-only event will enable crew members to share ideas and experiences amongst their fellow maritime SAR organisations to improve capabilities and operational best practices. Read more

  • Webinar – Mental health in SAR operations

    Supporting the mental health and wellbeing of volunteers and staff members at maritime SAR organisations is vital. For International Mental Health Day, the IMRF is hosting an exclusive webinar for its members on the importance of mental wellbeing for SAR personnel and organisations. Read more

  • Webinar - Rescue Boat Operator Manual Course

    The RNLI is running an exclusive webinar that will look at the importance of using a standardised approach for briefing and debriefing, including SMEAC and SPEP models as introduced in the IMRF's Rescue Boat Operator Manual, the IMRF's online course and the IMRF's SAR check cards. Read more

  • IMRF Annual Meeting 2023

    The IMRF's Annual Meeting will take place on 7-8 November 2023. This meeting is kindly hosted by the Norwegian Society for Sea Rescue at their training centre, RS Noatun, in Horten in Norway, Read more

  • Save The Date: IMRF MRO Subject Matter Expert Course, June 2024

    The IMRF is pleased to announce that we will be hosting our fourth Maritime Mass Rescue Operations (MRO) Subject-Matter Expert Course in June 2024. Read more

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