The IMRF will be hosting a free online webinar on Monday 29 June from 12:00-13:30 BST (UTC +1) as part of its #SaferSAR initiative titled Building a Safer SAR Culture: The Role of Reporting, Learning and Human Factors. Read more
We are excited to announce that we are organising our fourth international #WomeninSAR training, this time in the Netherlands hosted by KNRM on 27-30 August 2026. Registration has now been closed. Read more
The IMRF’s Global Maritime SAR Forum (GMSF) is the world’s leading platform bringing the global SAR community together to exchange ideas, explore innovation, and learn from real-world experience - all with one shared goal: improving maritime search and rescue. Read more
The IMRF is pleased to announce that the next Mental Health and Wellbeing Seminar will take place on 24 November in St Malo, France. This dedicated event will bring explore how organisations can strengthen mental health and wellbeing support across their teams. This seminar is open to IMRF members and non-members. Read more
The experience proves invaluable for participants across various countries and SAR organisations to broaden their skills and knowledge in SAR operations by engaging with international peers. Planning for the event starts in January 2026. Read more
The members-only IMRF Conference 2026 will take place on 25–26 November in St. Malo, France. It will bring together the global maritime SAR community for two focused days of collaboration, learning, and exchange, built around the theme “Navigating complexity - building safer seas through collaboration, prevention, and innovation”. Read more
The Rescue Coordination Centre Exchange Programme aims to foster international collaboration and skill development among RCC professionals. Participants have the unique opportunity to broaden their expertise in SAR operations, learn new techniques, explore diverse operational structures, and bring back valuable insights to enhance their home organisations. Read more