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Roll of Honour for All Those Nominated for an IMRF Award 2018

The IMRF Award for Outstanding Individual Contribution to a Maritime SAR Operation
Captain Siddarth Sharma - Winner
Mr Alexander Menzel - Finalist
Mr Carlos Santos
Captain Alok Kumar

The IMRF Award for Outstanding Team Contribution to a Maritime SAR Operation
KNRM Station Terschelling - Winner
Canadian Coast Guard Rescue Specialists - Finalist
Crew onboard M/T Silver Stacie
Crew onboard M/V Rotterdam Bridge
Estonian Police & Border Guard motorboats and Helo BRAVO SAR
Crew of M/Y Iuventa
Coastguard Auckland
MRSC Malin Watch Officers and Crew of Rescue Helicopter R118
Virgin Islands Search and Rescue
USCG OPFAC201261
Kiyi Emniyeti

The IMRF Awards for Innovation and Technology in Maritime Search and Rescue
NSRI’s Pink Rescue Buoys - Winner
RescueNET - Finalist
Reach & Rescue, Long Reach Telescopic Rescue Pole System

The IMRF Vladimir Maksimov Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Maritime SAR sector
Captain Nikifor Guerchev - Winner
Mr Johannes Martinus Kooijman - Winner
Mr Ian Coard
Mr Rodney Bracefield
Mr Clay Evans
Mr Bruce Falkins

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Be part of the international NGO that is working to improve global maritime SAR capability. IMRF Members support each other and share knowledge, experience, expertise and innovations through the programme of webinars, conferences, meetings, forums and other activities.
IMRF Awards 2021 – 14 September 2021

We Are Open for IMRF Award Nominations! Don’t Miss the Opportunity to Submit Your Nominations Now …
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#WomenInSAR Report Launch - 8 March 2021 - Webinar Recording

IMRF launched its eagerly awaited #WomenInSAR Report at a webinar to mark International Women's Day, 8 March 2021.
#WomenInSAR Report

As part of our #WomenInSAR Initiative, in October 2020 we launched our #WomenInSAR survey. We had over 1600 responses from across the globe.
Pandemic Response Guidance for Maritime SAR Organisations - Webinar Recording - 24 February 2021

At a webinar held on the 24 February 2021, the IMRF launched its Pandemic Response Guidance Manual. The manual has been produced with support from the Lloyd’s Register Foundation.
Pandemic Response Guidance for Maritime Search and Rescue Organisations

The IMRF has now developed a guidance manual that could be used as the basis for planning and delivering maritime SAR services in pandemics.
The IMRF’s First #WomenInSAR Webinar

In January 2021 the IMRF held the first #WomenInSAR webinar. The speakers were Theresa Crossley, CEO, IMRF, Julie-Anne Wood, Assistant Director Policy, Standards & International, UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency and Jess Shield, Marketing Executive, RNLI.
IMRF Member Spotlight: The Vava'u Volunteer Maritime Response Association

We meet Brian Meikle, Radio Responder and Association Secretary from new IMRF member, the Vava'u Volunteer Maritime Response Association (VVMRA).
SNSM Jack MORISSEAU Lifeboat Crew Awarded Certificates of Commendation by judges of IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea

The judges for the 2020 International Maritime Organization (IMO) Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea have presented the crew of the all-weather lifeboat SNS 061 Jack Morisseau with individual Certificates of Commendation, for their actions in the attempted rescue of the only crew member on the fishing vessel Carrera in 2019.
Allsalt Maritime Supports the IMRF for Christmas

The IMRF is very grateful to Allsalt Maritime, for a generous donation of £1,020 GBP towards its work developing and improving maritime search and rescue (SAR) capacity and capability around the world.
IMRF International Maritime SAR Forward Look 2021 - Webinar Recording - 2 February 2021

In our Webinar on the 2 February 2021, a panel of SAR experts, led by our Chair, Dean Lawrence. You will find the Webinar recording and the chat log in a PDF on this page.
#WomenInSAR Webinar Recording - 11 January 2021

Welcome to the #WomenInSAR Webinar - 11 January 2021 page. Below you will find the Webinar recording and the chat log in a PDF.

COVID–19 – Planning Checklist

The Main priorities for all SAR organisations are to minimise the risk of infection for all staff and volunteers and to continue to provide effective SAR and lifesaving services. These priorities should underpin all COVID-19 response planning.
IMRF Holds First All-Women SAR Training to Address Gender Imbalance

As part of its ongoing #WomenInSAR initiative and supporting the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) theme of empowering women, the International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF) has held its first all-women maritime Search and Rescue (SAR) training in Morocco.
MEDEVAC de Enfermos COVID-19 a Bordo de Crucero

Jorge Diena, Consejero de la IMRF, nos envió este documento preparado por el Capitan de Fragata (CG) Artigas Zorrilla y la Teniente de Navío (MED) Ana Mieres, explicando lo sucedido cuando la Armada Uruguaya recibió un llamado de emergencia de un crucero, requiriendo asistencia para un pasajero con dificultades respiratorias.
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.
The IMRF Awards 2019 Winners Have Been Announced

Exceptional search and rescue teams, outstanding individuals and innovative technology from around the world have been recognised in the annual IMRF Awards
Pandemic Response Guidance for Maritime Search and Rescue Organisations

The IMRF has now developed a guidance manual that could be used as the basis for planning and delivering maritime SAR services in pandemics.
The IMRF Awards 2019 shortlist is announced

International shortlist showcases skills and commitment to saving lives at sea, across the sector and around the world
IMRF Second Fundraising and Communication Skills-Share hosted by the Swedish Sea Rescue Society (SSRS)

“It was two very productive days in keeping our skills current. Tacit and explicit knowledge (information, skills, or expertise) was “It was two very productive days in keeping our skills current. Tacit and explicit knowledge (information, skills, or expertise) was exchanged among experts of our organizations. Skill-sharing not only bolstered our understanding, but helped create an archive of accessible knowledge. "
IMRF Launches Updated Basic Rescue Boat Operator Manual

The International Maritime Rescue Federation has launched a new Basic Rescue Boat Operator Manual, a vital best practice guide for any SAR rescue organisation.