
IMRF and The Nautical Institute Sign MOU

The IMRF (International Maritime Rescue Federation) and The Nautical Institute have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) agreeing to work together on projects that support both organisations’ shared objective to improve safety at sea.
The IMRF is the international charity that brings together the world’s maritime search and rescue organisations to share lifesaving ideas, technologies and experiences, to work to prevent loss of life in the world’s waters, and The Nautical Institute is the international representative body for those involved in the control of seagoing ships.
The Winners of the IMRF Awards 2018 Are ...

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.
Theresa Crossley, CEO IMRF says; “The winners of this years’ IMRF Awards include some outstanding individuals and exceptional organisations and companies who really set the ‘gold standard’ for maritime search and rescue around the world."
“We would like to thank all those who submitted nominations. We congratulate all those who were shortlisted and the runners up in each category, but most of all we celebrate this years’ winners. They really are remarkable and act as an inspiration to all those working and volunteering all around the world to prevent loss of life in the world’s waters. We would also like to thank all of the IMRF Award sponsors who make this global recognition and celebration of maritime SAR excellence possible, and, of course, the Norwegian Society for Sea Rescue, who so generously hosted this year’s Awards ceremony.”
IMRF Awards 2018 - Watch It Live on Youtube!

For the first time, since the Awards started 3 years ago, you can now watch the IMRF Awards Ceremony live on Youtube!
The International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF) Awards aim to recognise some of the exceptional individuals and organisations around the world that make maritime search and rescue (SAR) possible.
Watch the IMRF Awards 2018 Ceremony live on 8 November 2018 from CET 19:00 (18:00 GMT) onwards on the IMRF Awards channel: http://bit.ly/imrfawards.
IMRF Awards 2018 Shortlist Announced

Nominations received from across all maritime sectors, but following considerable discussion, the judges have now released their shortlist …
Theresa Crossley, CEO IMRF says; “We’re delighted to announce this year’s IMRF Awards finalists. The nominations have been submitted from all over the world and the judges’ selection highlights just some of the incredible actions, expertise and skills shown by those involved in saving lives at sea.”
CM Hammar Sponsorship Announcement

CM Hammar, who for the past 160 years have been providing better solutions for safety at sea, are sponsoring the 2018 IMRF Award for Outstanding Individual Contribution to a Maritime SAR Operation.
CM Hammar, IMRF associate members and corporate supporter, were inspired to get involved in this year’s awards to demonstrate their commitment and thanks to the SAR community and our members who are involved in rescue operations every year where lives are saved.
The IMRF Awards are unique, in that they were specifically established to recognise and reward the selfless efforts of search and rescue (SAR) operators around the world, who make many sacrifices to saves lives at sea.
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