We speak with Amber Sheasgreen, the winner of the 2023 #WomenInSAR award, about the importance of asking questions and the need for cohesive teamwork in maritime SAR operations. Read more
We talk to Angelo Abreu from SANAS Madeira about the impact and challenges of smaller maritime SAR organisations and how learning from peers is of the utmost importance. Read more
Geoffrey Denman from the CCG speaks about his almost four decades in the maritime SAR sector and the importance of relationships to promote operational excellence. Read more
We talk to Björn Jónsson of Hefring Marine to discuss how their technology is playing a critical part in improving maritime SAR safety for crews and their recent project to raise awareness of the impact of onboard vibrations. Read more
We speak to Dean Lawrence, former national President of the Royal New Zealand Coastguard, and current President of the local Waiuku Coastguard, about his lifetime in service as a SAR operator. Read more
Tom Gorgol, Mass Rescue Programme Manager at the US Coast Guard, and David Jardine Smith, the IMRF’s former MRO Project Manager speak about the critical importance of being prepared for MROs and how to manage cultural barriers that can impact the operations. Read more
We speak with Christian Karlsen Skeie from AntiSink about how developing technologies and safety systems for leisure boats and emergency services are vital to minimising the impact of shipwrecks Read more
We sit down with Martina Capriotti, a member of the board of directors at FISA in Italy, about her Sea Rescuers Against Plastics campaign and the importance for SAR personnel and organisations to be aware of the dangers of microplastics. Read more
We speak to Herby Meth, Head of AISLR, about some of the challenges facing a SAR organisation that faces geographical isolation and the impact that can have on major medical emergencies. Read more
SIOETC CEO Wu Yue says SIOETC aims to create a world-class ocean engineering training centre. Read more
We talk to the new Commissioner of MRNSW, Alex Barrell, about his commitment to creating mental health awareness across the first responder sector in Australia as he builds MRNSW’s services to the maritime community. Read more
We sit down with Henk Spanjer, the keynote speaker at this year's WMRC in Rotterdam, about his drive to help people in trouble at sea Read more
We sit down with Pontus Hallin and Matthew Fader about their work and development on the Lifboat MRO tool for SAR organisations. Read more
Dr Roberta Weisbrod, Executive Director of the WFSA, talks how her organisation is improving the safety of ferries worldwide, particularly when it comes to technology and vessel design. Read more
We talk to Captain Amwe, winner of the 2022 IMRF People’s Choice Award, about his passion for maritime SAR and his involvement to inspire the next generation of SAR personnel. Read more
We talk to Shaw Fatu Morris, Mansaray Kadijatu and Mbunesie Njoya Nsangou Alvine Lure, all of whom attended the IMRF’s #WomenInSAR seminar in Morocco, about the importance of improving gender balance at SAR organisations in Africa Read more
We talk to Jacob Tas from KNRM to talk about this year’s WMRC and why in-person collaboration with fellow SAR organisations is so important. Read more
We speak to Andrew Ingram, the NSRI’s Drowning Prevention Manager, about how the organisation’s innovative swimming centres provides complimentary swimming lessons in remote settings. Read more
Sharon Crowther and Carmen Long from the NSRI talk about their experiences at the IMRF’s #WomenInSAR Training & Seminar in Finland in August and what lessons other SAR organisations could learn from NSRI. Read more
We talk to Richard Kullenberg from the SSRS about the role that dogs are playing in SAR operations and how his experience has shown how valuable they can be. Read more
Today, the IMRF marks World Mental Health Day and highlights the importance of talking openly and honestly about the challenges of mental health, with two exclusive podcasts on the impact of mental health and wellbeing in the maritime SAR sector. Read more
We talk to Jori Nordström, chief executive officer of the Finnish Lifeboat Institution, about his history as a maritime SAR member, the organisation’s 125th anniversary, and the growing role that women play in lifeboat crews. Read more
We sit down with Jorge Noras, founder and president of U SAFE about how this innovative technology is helping first responders tackle SAR operations in challenging circumstances Read more
We sit down with last year’s winner of the IMRF’s Vladimir Maksimov Award for Lifetime Achievement and People’s Choice Award Patrick van Eyssen to discuss his volunteering career and what winning those awards meant to him. Read more