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About the APRC

The IMRF Asia-Pacific Regional Centre (APRC), based in Shanghai, China, was established to develop maritime SAR resources and capability specifically across the Asia-Pacific Region. Read more
Annual Report

Read about the impact of our work in 2020, our plans in 2021, our governance and our finances. Read more

The IMRF Asia-Pacific Regional Centre (APRC), based in Shanghai, China, was established to develop maritime SAR resources and capability specifically across the Asia-Pacific Region. Read more

Annual Report

Read about the impact of our work in 2020, our plans in 2021, our governance and our finances. Read more

Governance

Inspiring the Next Generation with the 1851 Trust

Theresa Crossley, IMRF CEO, took part in a STEM (science technology, engineering and mathematics) roadshow at the end of September 2021.
Blog: SOS Mediterranee Saving Lives in the Mediterranean

SOS MEDITERRANEE is a European maritime and humanitarian organisation for the rescue of life in the central Mediterranean.
IMRF’s Asia Pacific Regional Centre Celebrates 10 Years

This year, the IMRF’s Asia Pacific Regional Centre (APRC) celebrates its tenth anniversary.
Swedish Sea Rescue Society Builds First Emission-Free Lifeboat

To mark the forthcoming 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, (COP26), the IMRF would like to hear about your climate change initiatives and environmentally sustainable innovations.

Chapter 20: The On Scene Coordinator
Chapter 19: The SAR Mission Coordinator

Command, Control, Coordination, Communication
Join the IMRF

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.
Chapter 17: Command, Control & Coordination

Command, Control, Coordination, Communication
Full Members
Chapter 28: Exercises and Drills
SAR Matters: Defining Distress Continued ...

People known to be in distress need to be rescued, of course – and the SAR community knows that this concept must also be extended to those believed to be in distress, and to those who, while not yet in distress, will become so if help is not provided to them in the meantime.
Chapter 18: The SAR Coordinator

Command, Control, Coordination, Communication
International Mass Rescue Conference (G5) - 12-14 June 2022

Photo by SSRS. In the light of the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, the International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF), in consultation with ...
The IMRF & Our Mission

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IMRF Award: For an Outstanding Individual Contribution to Maritime SAR Operations

IMRF Award: The People’s Choice IMRF Award

IMRF Award: The Vladimir Maksimov Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Maritime SAR Sector

IMRF Award: The #WomenInSAR Award

IMRF Award: For Innovation and Technology in Maritime Search and Rescue

IMRF Team Award: For an Outstanding Team Constribution to Maritime SAR Operations

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