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  • In this month’s SAR HUB, we have interviewed Mike Purchase ...

    In this month’s SAR HUB, we have interviewed Mike Purchase ...

    In this month’s SAR HUB, we have interviewed Mike Purchase, President of Coastguard New Zealand, asking him about his career and the organisation he manages. Read more

  • Coastal Nations Coast Guard Auxiliary

    Coastal Nations Coast Guard Auxiliary

    The Coastal Nations Coast Guard Auxiliary (Western) Inc. (CN-CGA) is a not-for-profit organization established in mid-2018.  The CN-CGA is incorporated as a Society and sponsored by the Federal Government by a contribution agreement with Fisheries and Oceans Canada. Read more

  • Amber Sheasgreen, Part II

    Amber Sheasgreen, Part II

    The Royal Canadian Maritime Search and Rescue (RCMSAR) is the volunteer-based organization operating more than 30 marine rescue stations on the British Columbia coast and in the B.C. Interior. Read more

  • Dean Storey, Assistant Commissioner NSW State Emergency Service tells us a bit about his background and his career up to this point

    Dean Storey, Assistant Commissioner NSW State Emergency Service tells us a bit about his background and his career up to this point

    The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is an emergency and rescue service dedicated to assisting the community. It is a volunteer-based organisation providing emergency assistance to the people of NSW 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Read more

  • In this month’s SAR HUB, we have interviewed Mike Purchase ...
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In this month’s SAR HUB, we have interviewed Mike Purchase ...

In this month’s SAR HUB, we have interviewed Mike Purchase ...

In this month’s SAR HUB, we have interviewed Mike Purchase, President of Coastguard New Zealand, asking him about his career and the organisation he manages. Read more

Published: 16th December, 2020

Updated: 17th December, 2020

Author: Wendy Webster

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Coastal Nations Coast Guard Auxiliary

Coastal Nations Coast Guard Auxiliary

The Coastal Nations Coast Guard Auxiliary (Western) Inc. (CN-CGA) is a not-for-profit organization established in mid-2018.  The CN-CGA is incorporated as a Society and sponsored by the Federal Government by a contribution agreement with Fisheries and Oceans Canada. Read more

Published: 11th December, 2020

Author: Wendy Webster

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Amber Sheasgreen, Part II

Amber Sheasgreen, Part II

The Royal Canadian Maritime Search and Rescue (RCMSAR) is the volunteer-based organization operating more than 30 marine rescue stations on the British Columbia coast and in the B.C. Interior. Read more

Published: 27th November, 2020

Author: Wendy Webster

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Dean Storey, Assistant Commissioner NSW State Emergency Service tells us a bit about his background and his career up to this point

Dean Storey, Assistant Commissioner NSW State Emergency Service tells us a bit about his background and his career up to this point

The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is an emergency and rescue service dedicated to assisting the community. It is a volunteer-based organisation providing emergency assistance to the people of NSW 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Read more

Published: 10th October, 2020

Updated: 26th November, 2020

Author: Wendy Webster

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Blog: IMRF European Lifeboat Crew Exchange

Blog: IMRF European Lifeboat Crew Exchange

Staff from DGzRS have taken part in the IMRF Lifeboat Crew Exchange every year since its establishment and have helped to develop this much valued annual event. Read more

Published: 9th September, 2020

Updated: 18th September, 2020

Author: Wendy Webster

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Hamilton - Perfil del Socio

Hamilton - Perfil del Socio

La IMRF tiene 113 miembros de 54 países de todo el mundo. Nuestros miembros pueden ser grandes o pequeños, recién formados o establecidos desde hace mucho tiempo. Read more

Published: 3rd August, 2020

Author: Wendy Webster

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#WOMENINSAR BLOG - PARTE 1 - GESTIÓN DE LAS OPERACIONES DE BOTES VITALES A TRAVÉS DE COLUMBIA BRITÁNICA

#WOMENINSAR BLOG - PARTE 1 - GESTIÓN DE LAS OPERACIONES DE BOTES VITALES A TRAVÉS DE COLUMBIA BRITÁNICA

La Royal Canadian Maritime Search and Rescue (RCMSAR) es la organización de voluntarios que opera más de 30 estaciones de rescate marítimo en la costa y aguas interiores de la Columbia Británica. Read more

Published: 3rd August, 2020

Author: Wendy Webster

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HamiltonJet - Member Profile

HamiltonJet - Member Profile

The IMRF has 113 members from 54 countries around the world. Our members might be large or small, newly-formed or long-established. Sometimes our members are charities, private or public agencies, supporting organisations and industries. Still, they are all welcome and we all work to develop and improve maritime search and rescue (SAR) capacity around the world. In the first of a regular feature, we’ve talked to one of our new members to find out more about what they do and what that means fo Read more

Published: 20th July, 2020

Author: Wendy Webster

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#WomenInSAR Blog - Part 1 - Managing Lifeboat Operations Across British Columbia

#WomenInSAR Blog - Part 1 - Managing Lifeboat Operations Across British Columbia

#WomenInSAR blog  The Royal Canadian Maritime Search and Rescue (RCMSAR) is the volunteer based organization that operates more than 30 marine rescue stations on the British Columbia coast and in the B.C. Interior. From Vancouver’s busy harbour to the remote waters of the North Coast, RCMSAR volunteer crews are on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, ready to respond to marine emergencies. They conduct, on average, 800 marine rescues every year. Read more

Published: 20th July, 2020

Updated: 15th October, 2020

Author: Wendy Webster

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The Chairman of the IMRF Awards Judges Explains What They Look For …

The Chairman of the IMRF Awards Judges Explains What They Look For …

While the award ceremony for the IMRF Awards 2020 have been postponed until 2021 because of  COVID-19, it’s still a good time to submit a nomination while the details are fresh in your mind… Read more

Published: 10th June, 2020

Author: Wendy Webster

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Interview blog: Bruce Sandmann, National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) South Africa

Interview blog: Bruce Sandmann, National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) South Africa

Bruce is a full-time Training Officer with NSRI in South Africa, but he has also taken part in some of the IMRF’s international work, recently helping to deliver the Train the Trainer course on rescue boat handling in Rabat, Morocco. We’ve asked him to tell us more about his role and the international training work he’s undertaken. Read more

Published: 29th April, 2020

Author: Wendy Webster

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Celebrating International Women’s Day …

Celebrating International Women’s Day …

Winner of the first IMRF’s #WomeninSAR Award 2019, Isobel Tugwell is a member of the Shoreham Lifeboat Crew, with the UK’s Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI). Read more

Published: 6th March, 2020

Updated: 15th October, 2020

Author: Wendy Webster

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Jared Blows: Representing the IMRF at the IMO

Jared Blows: Representing the IMRF at the IMO

The International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF) is the only maritime search and rescue non-governmental organisation that has consultative status at the United Nations’ International Maritime Organization (IMO). Read more

Published: 4th March, 2020

Author: Wendy Webster

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The First of a Regular Blog for the IMRF

The First of a Regular Blog for the IMRF

As the first of a regular blog for the IMRF, this month we have interviewed Dean Lawrence, IMRF Chairman. Read more

Published: 25th February, 2020

Updated: 27th April, 2020

Author: Wendy Webster

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    The International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF) is delighted to announce our latest International Mass Rescue Conference (G5), to be held on 17-19 October 2021 in Gothenburg, Sweden..

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    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.

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    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.

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    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 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.

  • 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. "

  • 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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