• Global SAR Information

    The International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF) supports and facilitates global SAR development. Read more

Preventing loss of life in the world’s waters

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

Advocacy

As the international voice of maritime SAR, the IMRF plays a significant role in the development of international maritime SAR regulation and policy.

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Global SAR Information

The International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF) supports and facilitates global SAR development.

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Sharing SAR Information

One of the IMRF’s core functions is to share information of use to the global SAR community.

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Our Impact

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 Crew Members Over 494 Crew Members have participated and Trained in the European Crew Exchange from 2012 to 2018

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 x 100 - Visits The MRO Website, including the MRO Resources Library, had in total 29514 visits in the whole of 2018

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 IMRF Members The IMRF has 113 Members from 54 countries (2018)

Upcoming events

  • World Maritime Rescue Congress (WMRC) 2019

    On behalf of the International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF) and the members of the Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue ... Read more

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    Author: Wendy Webster

    Location: Vancouver Convention Centre East Building, Vancouver, V6C 3T4

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  • IMRF Quadrennial Meeting 2019

    With the next World Maritime Rescue Congress (WMRC) rapidly approaching, it is also time to consider the forthcoming IMRF Quadrennial General Meeting (QGM). Read more

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    Location: Vancouver Convention Centre East Building, Vancouver, Vancouver

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  • The IMRF Awards 2019

    This year’s IMRF Awards ceremony will take place at lunch time on 10 September 2019, onboard the HQS Wellington in central London, as part of London International Shipping Week 2019. The IMRF Awards (now in their fourth year) seek to recognise the achievements Read more

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    Location: HQS Wellington - Victoria Embankment - London - UK, London, WC2

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  • IMRF Skillshare Conference on Fundraising & Communication 2019

    The second IMRF Fundraising Skillshare will be from 17 to 19 September 2019, and is hosted by the Swedish Sea Rescue Society (SSRS). Read more

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    Location: Swedish Sea Rescue Society, Talattagatan 24, Gothenburg, 42676

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Latest news

  • Celebrating Women in Maritime Search and Rescue

    There are women in lifeboat crews, women leading national and international search and rescue organisations and women developing innovative technologies to help save lives at sea – on International ... Read more

  • The IMRF Awards 2019 Are Now Open for Nominations

    The International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF) is calling for outstanding individuals, teams, professionals or volunteers, companies and organisations involved in maritime search and rescues – all around the world - to be nominated for an IMRF Award 2019. Read more

  • IMRF Award Winners 2018

    The winners of the IMRF Awards 2018 have been announced at a formal dinner and award ceremony attended by shortlisted finalists from around the world. Read more

  • IMRF and The Nautical Institute Sign MOU

    The IMRF (International Maritime Rescue Federation) and The Nautical ... Read more