Winners 2019

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 Read more

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Swim & Sup the Sound 2020

VIRTUAL COMPETITION Saturday & Sunday, 6 & 7 June 2020 Sponsored by Carey Olsen & KRyS Global

Antarctica200 Marca Con Éxito la Primera Vista del Continente Hace 200 Años

El S/Y Admiral Bellingshausen, un yate estonio de 24 metros construido en Holanda, completó la última etapa de su viaje para celebrar los 200 años desde el descubrimiento de la Antártida por Fabian Gottlieb von Bellingshausen, nacido en Saaremaa, Estonia.

Trastorno de Estrés Postraumático en Búsqueda y Rescate Marítimo

Los trabajadores de búsqueda y rescate a menudo enfrentan tensiones que no están presentes en muchos otros campos de trabajo. Un trabajo que requiere que una persona se ponga en peligro repetidamente conlleva un alto riesgo para su salud física y mental. La investigación indica que el trastorno de estrés postraumático (TEPT) entre los primeros en responder es comparable al de los veteranos de combate.

Programa Miembros Asistiendo a Miembros: La DGzRS Comparte Su Experiencia de Recaudación de Fondos

Los miembros de la IMRF trabajan juntos para muchos propósitos, no solo en el mar y en ejercicios. El año pasado, Chris Hartmann de la Deutsche Gesellschaft zur Rettung Schiffbrüchiger (DGzRS) (Asociación Alemana de Búsqueda y Rescate Marítimo) viajó a Estonia durante tres días para trabajar con la Organización de Rescate Voluntario de Estonia, para compartir y discutir los enfoques exitosos para la recaudación de fondos basados en la experiencia de DGzRS.

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

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

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 - elected at the QGM in Vancouver on 18 June 2019.

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

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

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)

“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

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.

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.