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About Advocacy

As the international voice of maritime SAR, the IMRF plays a significant role in the development of international maritime SAR regulation and policy.

Recently the IMRF has:

contributed to the work of the IMO Sub-Committee on Safety of Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue, particularly the SAR Working Group.
provided SAR recommendations on work undertaken by the International Committee of the Red Cross on the Commentaries on the Second Geneva Convention.
addressed members of the European Parliament regarding the migrant crisis in the Mediterranean.
provided SAR recommendations on work undertaken by the International Committee of the Red Cross on the Second Geneva Convention, supporting the work of the ICAO/IMO Joint Working Group.

For the latest IMO and NCSR reports, please go to "IMO Meeting Reports & Various" (new window) page under IMO Documents.


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The International Maritime Organization (IMO)’s Sub-Committee on Safety of Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR) is the lead technical SAR forum at the international level. Read more

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Updated: 17th June, 2019

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  • IMRF International Maritime SAR Forward Look 2021 – 2 February 2021

    IMRF International Maritime SAR Forward Look 2021 – 2 February 2021

    In our Webinar on the 2 February 2021 - 9:30-10:30 GMT, the IMRF and a panel of SAR experts, lead by our Chair, Dean Lawrence, will discuss ...

  • #WomenInSAR Webinar - 11 January 2021

    #WomenInSAR Webinar - 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.

  • IMRF #WomenInSAR Survey – Organisation Focused Only

    IMRF #WomenInSAR Survey – Organisation Focused Only

    For the IMRF Organisation Main Contact Persons Please Complete IMRF Organisation Focused Only #WomenInSAR Survey Deadline for Completion of the Survey is Friday, 22 January 2021

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  • COVID–19 – Planning Checklist

    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

    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

    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

    Meet the new Board of Trustees - elected at the QGM in Vancouver on 18 June 2019.

  • International Maritime Rescue Federation Elects New Board

    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

    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

  • The IMRF Awards 2019 shortlist is announced

    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)

    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

    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.

  • COVID-19 Voluntary Guidelines: Medical-Hygiene Issues Related to COVID-19 - Frequently Asked Questions

    COVID-19 Voluntary Guidelines: Medical-Hygiene Issues Related to COVID-19 - Frequently Asked Questions

    This document is for SAR organisations currently facing operating challenges as a result of COVID-19. It is primarily based on guidelines issued by the World Health Organisation (WHO), existing national protocols provided by IMRF member organisations and consensus of an IMRF expert panel. Recommendations by ILCOR[1] and national resuscitation councils have also been included.

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