IMRF Champion Mbuensie Njoya Alvine Laure Epse Nsangou from Cameroon continued to advocate for greater representation of women in maritime safety efforts. Read more
More than 40 members of the IMRF community came together in Finland for another bespoke and engaging course that enabled women in maritime SAR the chance to learn from one another. Read more
Agenda for maritime SAR’s first-ever EDI seminar is now available Read more
The IMRF’s latest Annual Report is available to read in full for the maritime SAR community. Read more
The two-day event will celebrate the past, present and future of the IMRF as it celebrates its 100th anniversary as a leading voice of the global SAR community. Read more
More than 30 members of the maritime SAR community gathered in Fareham, UK, for this year’s MRO SME, which covered some of the main challenges and best practices involved with modern MRO incidents. Read more
The conference will focus on both maritime and aviation SAR operations and processes as the IMRF looks to enhance its presence in both sectors Read more
The IMRFs IMO representative, Roly McKie, has recently produced some information that is of operational concern to SAR rescue boat, SAR aircraft and MRCC operators. Read more
The IMRF recently attended the IMO’s Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR), alongside the SAR Working Group. Read more
The IMRF is celebrating its 100th anniversary since its founding in July 1924 as the International Lifeboat Federation. Read more
The IMRF has partnered with CHIRP to launch the pilot programme of the #SaferSAR initiative, which aims to gather the collective experiences of SAR professionals worldwide to make SAR operations more effective and safer. Read more
The IMRF is once again looking to raise the profile and awareness of women in the maritime SAR sector with the launch of its latest #WomenInSAR mentoring scheme. Read more
Members of the maritime SAR sector came together in Victoria, Canada, for the latest IMRF regional meeting and maritime SAR workshop, the first gathering like this in the Americas since the 2019 WMRC. Read more
The RNLI and KNRM celebrations brought much awareness to the crucial work SAR organisations undertake daily. Read more
The prestigious IMRF Awards return for an tenth year to recognise volunteer and professional SAR personnel, organisations and technologies from around the world. Read more
IMO Working Groups included a focus on autonomous vessels and maritime safety on MASS and SAR. Read more
The IMRF kick started its focus on aviation SAR with a focus on GADSS and its long-term plans for a dedicated panel Read more
Authored by David Whiddon from the RNLI, the Rescue Boat Service Implementation Guide offers organisations essential step-by-step guidance to starting a successful SAR organisation. Read more
The report marks the completion of the first phase of the IMRF #FutureSAR initiative, which is funded and supported by Lloyd’s Register Foundation. Read more
Members of the maritime SAR community gathered on 27 March for the IMRF’s latest #FutureSAR webinar, which was held to launch the IMRF’s #FutureSAR report Read more
The new maritime SAR Aviation Panel will enable the IMRF to broaden its understanding and engagement with evolving and expanding areas of SAR Read more
The IMRF’s #WomenInSAR panel at WMRC 2023 reminded participants of the need to steer maritime SAR towards an inclusive future Read more
Following more than 11 years as Patron of the IMRF, Sir Efthimios Mitropoulos, the Secretary-General Emeritus of the IMO, stepped down in 2023. He has written an open letter to the entire IMRF community to thank everyone for his time in the post and his support for maritime SAR efforts globally. Read more
The document provides a clear and structured approach for SAR organisations to aid stress and trauma that personnel experience on an often daily basis. Read more