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
The IMRF kicked off its 100th anniversary with its annual Forward Look webinar, which took a detailed look at the achievements of the organisation over the past 12 months, as well as a look ahead to an action-packed and exciting 2024. Read more
Representatives of the IMRF joined the IMO’s Africa Regional SAR Workshop in Cape Town, South Africa to discuss developments on SAR procedures, techniques, and equipment. Read more
More than 50 members of the IMRF community from over a dozen countries around the world gathered in Norway for this year's Annual Meeting. Read more
The initiative will look to enable global SAR organisations to better collect, analyse and share maritime SAR incident response data in a bid to enhance future maritime SAR response operations Read more
Anders Bagge from the SSRS has been announced as the 2023 recipient of the IMRF’s People’s Choice Award. Read more
The European Lifeboat Crew Exchange, hosted in six European countries in September, was a resounding success and enabled participants to hone their skills and share their passion for saving lives at sea. Read more
The IMRF has announced the winners of this year’s IMRF Awards, which recognise all those involved in global maritime SAR efforts. Read more
The IMRF is set to present and discuss a number of papers at the upcoming 30th meeting of the ICAO-IMO SAR JWG, which will take place in South Africa in November. Read more
Our former IMRF CEO officially stood down at the end of the 2023 WMRC after a five-year tenure that saw her develop the charity’s influence and reach whilst navigating it through some challenging circumstances. Read more
The IMRF has announced the finalists for this year’s IMRF Awards, recognising volunteer and professional SAR personnel from around the world. Read more
Replaces former IMO Secretary-General Sir Efthimios Mitropoulos following an 11-year tenure Read more
Jaakko Heikkilä has joined the IMRF as its new International Programme Manager Read more
IDRA is looking identify ways that climate change is impacting drowning risks and ways for SAR organisations to tackle them Read more
The new online training academy will offer IMRF members and organisations throughout Africa the opportunity to undertake essential maritime SAR training on-demand and at their own pace Read more
Anna Classon from the RNLI and Captain Mohammed Drissi from the Moroccan SAR Service join the Board of Trustees Read more
The IMRF is deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Jared Blows, Chief at the MRCC in Cape Town. Jared passed away at home on 22 June 2023, shortly after returning from international technical engagements. Read more
KNRM showcased the rescue boats and expertise of the SAR crews and volunteers in Rotterdam to showcase the exceptional capabilities of maritime SAR organisations Read more
WMRC 2023 brought together the world’s SAR community for the first time in four years to showcase the incredible work done by SAR organisations and highlight some of the important work still to be done. Read more