Registration is now open for the first Caribbean Women in Search and Rescue Workshop from 21-23 October 2026, hosted by the British Virgin Islands. Read more
Following the success of the inaugural Caribbean Women in SAR Summit, registration is now open for the first Caribbean Women in Search and Rescue Workshop taking place in October in the British Virgin Islands. Read more
The International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF) Quadrennial General Meeting (QGM) 2027 will take place on the morning of 2 June 2027 at Swedish Sea Rescue Society, Gothenburg, Sweden. Read more
The global maritime search and rescue (SAR) community will come together in Gothenburg, Sweden, on 30 May and 1 June 2027 for the next World Maritime Rescue Congress (WMRC), the sector's flagship international event, held every four years. It is hosted by the Swedish Sea Rescue Society (SSRS) in partnership with the International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF). Read more
The Rescue Coordination Centre Exchange Programme aims to foster international collaboration and skills development among RCC professionals. Read more
We are excited to announce that we are organising our fourth international #WomeninSAR training, this time in the Netherlands hosted by KNRM on 27-30 August 2026. Registration has now been closed. Read more
The next GMSF will look at the crucial physiological and clinical elements that impact a person’s ability to survive in aquatic environments, in cold and warm waters. This is for IMRF members only. Read more
The IMRF’s Global Maritime SAR Forum (GMSF) is the world’s leading platform bringing the global SAR community together to exchange ideas, explore innovation, and learn from real-world experience - all with one shared goal: improving maritime search and rescue. Read more
The IMRF is pleased to announce that the next Mental Health and Wellbeing Seminar will take place on 24 November in St Malo, France. This dedicated event will bring explore how organisations can strengthen mental health and wellbeing support across their teams. This seminar is open to IMRF members and non-members. Read more
The members-only IMRF Conference 2026 will take place on 25–26 November in St. Malo, France. It will bring together the global maritime SAR community for two focused days of collaboration, learning, and exchange, built around the theme “Navigating complexity - building safer seas through collaboration, prevention, and innovation”. Read more
The Rescue Coordination Centre Exchange Programme aims to foster international collaboration and skill development among RCC professionals. Participants have the unique opportunity to broaden their expertise in SAR operations, learn new techniques, explore diverse operational structures, and bring back valuable insights to enhance their home organisations. Read more
The experience proves invaluable for participants across various countries and SAR organisations to broaden their skills and knowledge in SAR operations by engaging with international peers. Planning for the event starts in January 2026. Read more
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STOP PRESS: Following up on the article from SAR Hub Bulletin 11 in June about the UN Resolution on Drowning Reduction and the first ever International Drowning Prevention Day on 25th July this year, the WHO have developed some comprehensive information and guidance to support your national and local activities on the day. Read more