IMRF Strategy 2026-2030: Ambitious, Grounded and Future-Focused

Our new strategy is designed to guide us over the next four years - anchoring IMRF as the leading global voice for maritime search and rescue. We do this because our vision must remain bold and unwavering: Zero lives lost on the world’s waters. And our mission must stay clear: To unite, empower, and strengthen the global maritime SAR community to save lives and create lasting impact.

What’s new?

• A sharper focus - balancing member priorities with mission-led impact.
• A stronger role as global convener, policy influencer, and knowledge hub.
• Investment in our brand, our people, and our systems for long-term credibility.
• A structure built for strategic impact, not just activity.
• Agility to respond to external pressures and seize new opportunities.

Above all, this strategy ensures IMRF remains relevant, trusted, and supportive of you - our members and partners, and the wider global SAR community - in doing what matters most: saving lives at sea.

How will we achieve it?

• Through global advocacy, thought leadership, and strategic partnerships.
• By strengthening communications, governance, and internal capacity.
• By fostering collaboration and peer learning across our worldwide network.

Accountability is at the heart of this plan. We will monitor progress, learn, adapt, and hold ourselves to the highest standards - not just reporting, but improving and staying aligned with our shared goals.

This is a journey. Initiatives will be phased in, building momentum step by step. And already, the strategy is coming to life through flagship projects that embody our new direction.

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