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Meet the new Board of Trustees

The new Board of Trustees was elected at the QGM in Vancouver on 18 June 2019: (from left to right) Zhang Rongjun (CRS); James Vaughan (RNLI); Mohammed Drissi (Ocean Fisheries Department, Morocco); Cia Sjostedt (SSRS); Theresa Crossley(CEO, IMRF); Dean Lawrence, Chairman (Coastguard New Zealand); Jorge Diena (ADES); Nicolaus Stadeler (DGzRS).

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Watch Kitack Lim’s video message to WMRC 2019 #WomenInSAR

Welcome to WMRC 2019 from Kitack Lim, Secretary General of The International Maritime Organization - 17 June 2019 #WomenInSAR

Watch Kitack Lim’s video message to WMRC 2019 #WomenInSAR

Welcome to WMRC 2019 from Kitack Lim, Secretary General of The International Maritime Organization - 17 June 2019 #WomenInSAR
Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence KCVO CB ADC(P) to present the IMRF Awards 2019

We are delighted that Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence KCVO CB ADC(P) has agreed to present the IMRF Awards 2019 during London International Shipping Week.
The Estonian Maritime Expedition to Celebrate the Discovery of Antarctica 200 Years Ago - July 2019 to February 2020

The Estonian maritime expedition to celebrate the discovery of Antarctica 200 years ago will take place from July 2019 to February 2020.
Who Would You Nominate for an IMRF Award?

Do you know someone who deserves to be recognised and applauded for their work in the world of maritime search and rescue (SAR)? Has a colleague led an exceptional rescue or made an outstanding contribution to maritime SAR?
Last Call for IMRF Award 2019 Entries - Four Days to Go

There are now only a few days left to enter your nominations for the International Maritime Rescue Federation Awards 2019
Last Call for Maritime Rescue Award Entries

The 2019 International Maritime Rescue Federation Awards are open to anyone who has saved lives at sea: Deadline 30 June Designed to raise awareness of search and rescue techniques, technologies and equipment, the International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF) Awards are now in their fourth year.
International Maritime Rescue Federation Elects New Board

IMRF members elected their new Board of Trustees yesterday (18 June 2019) at their Quadrennial General Meeting (QGM) in Vancouver. The meeting followed on from the 4th World Maritime Rescue Congress, which brought together maritime search and rescue specialists and equipment providers from around the globe.
#WomenInSAR

Welcome to WMRC 2019 from Kitack Lim, Secretary General of The International Maritime Organization - 17 June 2019 #WomenInSAR
Look Back and Look Forward

This has been a very busy 4 years for the IMRF. We have consolidated our position as a source of expert advice on maritime SAR, particularly through our work on the revision of the IAMSAR manuals; we have continued to work with IMO and other delivery partners to improve maritime SAR capability around the world ...
IMRF QGM 2019 Nominees Standing for Election

The IMRF QGM is open to all eligible IMRF members and will take place on 18th June 2019 from 08:30-13:30.

Meet the new Board of Trustees

Meet the new Board of Trustees - elected at the QGM in Vancouver on 18 June 2019.
International Maritime Rescue Federation Elects New Board

IMRF members elected their new Board of Trustees yesterday (18 June 2019) at their Quadrennial General Meeting (QGM) in Vancouver. The meeting followed on from the 4th World Maritime Rescue Congress, which brought together maritime search and rescue specialists and equipment providers from around the globe.
World’s Maritime Search and Rescue Experts Gather in Vancouver

Some of the world’s leading maritime search and rescue experts will be meeting in Vancouver, Canada to share knowledge and improve their skills this weekend (15-18 June).
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IMRF membership provides a unique opportunity for SAR organisations to share knowledge, experience and expertise, through the IMRF’s programme of conferences, meetings, forums and activities. Suppliers into the sector can also attend, participate, and engage in discussions and are encouraged to share any innovations that might benefit wider SAR activities.
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Last Call for Maritime Rescue Award Entries

The 2019 International Maritime Rescue Federation Awards are open to anyone who has saved lives at sea: Deadline 30 June Designed to raise awareness of search and rescue techniques, technologies and equipment, the International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF) Awards are now in their fourth year.
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Our Achievements in 2018 The IMRF has continued to support the global search and rescue (SAR) community, preventing loss of life by connecting people and organisations around the world and influencing improvements in maritime SAR capacity and effectiveness.
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