The International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF) brings together and represents the world’s maritime search and rescue (SAR) organisations, including voluntary and governmental organisations, as well as industry suppliers and commercial companies, to improve maritime SAR capabilities worldwide.

IMRF Members around the world support each other and share knowledge, experience, expertise and innovations through our programme of webinars, conferences, meetings, events, forums and other activities. 

We offer a number of Membership options - from  SAR Membership (Full Membership) to Affiliate Membership - so that your SAR organisation has access to the best information for maritime SAR, as well as access to the world's largest network of SAR personnel. We also offer Corporate Membership to. Keep scrolling to find out more about our Membership options and the benefits of Membership. 

If you are interested in becoming a Member and joining our community, click below to access our online Membership Application Form or if you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected]

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Click here to access the IMRF's online Membership Application Form.

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Our Community

We have 130 members in over 50 countries. Our Membership covers maritime SAR organisations, coastguards, life-saving agencies, government departments, as well as industry suppliers and commercial companies, and more. We are always looking to reach out to SAR organisations, no matter where they are in the world, to join the IMRF community so we can continue to help more people save lives at sea. 

You can also find out more about our current list of Members here.

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Our Benefits

Being a Member of the IMRF comes with a number of exclusive benefits to your SAR organisation, including:

• Access to free specialist SAR advice, guidance resources and training from the IMRF 
• Opportunities to network with the global SAR community through our programme of members-only events and webinars
• Access to free online Members Only events and webinars on topical issues, learning directly from leaders in the maritime SAR field
• Invitation to our annual meeting to discuss industry issues, as well as learn and network with other Members. This event is free  and open to members only
• Opportunities to cost-effectively share the burden of developing rescue capabilities to meet ever-growing challenges by learning from the ideas and experiences of others
• Enjoy Members Only discounts on selected IMRF Events and Conferences
• Participate in expert panels, groups and skill-share workshops, such as our Global SAR Forum and the Lifeboat Crew Exchange Programme and #FutureSAR
• Contribute to and benefit from the IMRF's advocacy work at the International Maritime Organization and other industry regulatory bodies
• Access to the IMRF's E-Learning Platform for your SAR organisation
• Receive our Members Only IMRF Weekly newsletter, keeping your organisation up-to-date on the latest global maritime SAR news.

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Our Membership Categories

SAR Membership (Full Membership)	Corporate Membership (Associate Membership)	Affiliate Membership
For national SAR coordination centres, lifeboat operators, coastguards, navies, lifeguard services and any relevant organisations involved in operational maritime SAR.	For commercial companies, training centres, service providers and manufacturers across the maritime, naval and other relevant sectors with an interest in supporting international SAR operations as well as commercial companies that have SAR capabilities e.g. oil and gas companies and offshore windfarms and other renewable energy installations at sea.	This is available to the following organisations: subsidiaries of Full Member organisations, organisations whose prime purpose is the promotion of water safety through education and public awareness, and other NGOs that are not involved in operational maritime SAR; or organisations that are planning to provide a maritime SAR service or function in the future.
Annual Subscription Fees Large: £3,700 Medium: £1,700 Small: £370 Read more.	Annual Subscription Fees £1,100	Annual Subscription Fees £110

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Any Questions?

If you're not sure which Membership option will be the best for you or if you have any questions about the IMRF and how we can work with your SAR organisation, make sure to contact us today.

Please also read our Rules and Regulations and our Articles of Association before applying for Membership.