In response to our #WomenInSAR Report launched earlier this year. The IMRF has now produced Guidance to aid SAR organisations in increasing the representation of women in maritime SAR. Read more
It is often said that: ‘You cannot be what you cannot see’ but as part of the IMRF #WomenInSAR initiative we are determined to shine a light on the many inspirational women working in maritime SAR today as volunteers or as professionals building careers. Read more
Theresa Crossley, IMRF CEO, took part in a STEM (science technology, engineering and mathematics) roadshow at the end of September 2021. Read more
This year, the IMRF’s Asia Pacific Regional Centre (APRC) celebrates its tenth anniversary. Read more
To mark the forthcoming 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, (COP26), the IMRF would like to hear about your climate change initiatives and environmentally sustainable innovations. Read more
Earlier this year, the IMRF launched its Pandemic Response Guidance for maritime search and rescue organisations. The guidance is freely available to any organisation that might find it useful and can be downloaded from the IMRF’s website. Read more
Caroline Jupe, IMRF Head of Fundraising and Projects, has taken part in the Canadian national SARscene 2021 Conference, which was held from 25 September to 3 October 2021. Read more
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Captain Nick Guerchev, Chairman of BULSAR and past winner of the IMRF Vladimir Maksimov Award for Lifetime Achievement in the maritime SAR Sector. Read more
The votes have been counted and the winner of the IMRF People’s Choice Award 2021 has been announced. Read more
The annual IMRF European Regional Meeting was held online on 14 October 2021 for Members Only. Read more
The IMRF Awards were established six years ago to recognise search and rescue (SAR) professionals around the world for their outstanding actions, skills, expertise and commitment or an innovation/technology that transforms SAR activities. Read more
Winners from SAR organisations all around the world are recognised and applauded ….and the IMRF People’s Award is launched Read more
IMRF Associate Member HamiltonJet is sponsoring this year’s IMRF #WomeninSAR Award. The IMRF Awards are in their 6th year and are internationally recognised and highly regarded by the maritime search and rescue (SAR) community worldwide. Read more
The judges for the 6th IMRF Awards have finished reviewing all the submissions and have announced this years’ award finalists. Read more
The IMRF’s Basic Rescue Boat Operator Manual, together with the accompanying Rescue Boat Operator Search Cards, provides recommended best practice for any organisation looking at introducing basic training in Rescue Boat SAR operations. Read more
In their 6th year, the IMRF Awards are internationally recognised and highly regarded by the maritime SAR community worldwide. Read more
The IMRF has now developed a guidance manual that could be used as the basis for planning and delivering maritime SAR services in pandemics. Read more
Responding to a need to save lives – Mark Dowie, CEO RNLI defends basic SAR principle. Read more ... Read more
James Vaughan, IMRF Trustee and International Director of the RNLI, writes about the first ever UN resolution on global drowning prevention and explains what it means for IMRF members and how we can mark the first International Day of Drowning Prevention on 25 July 2021. Read more
On 19 October 2021, we were very pleased to host a webinar on Working with Volunteers, which was organised and presented by IMRF members from the Australasia region. Read more
The IMRF #WomenInSAR Mentoring Scheme aims to match women mentors and mentees from the maritime Search and Rescue (SAR) sector. Read more
STOP PRESS: Following up on the article from SAR Hub Bulletin 11 in June about the UN Resolution on Drowning Reduction and the first ever International Drowning Prevention Day on 25th July this year, the WHO have developed some comprehensive information and guidance to support your national and local activities on the day. Read more
Today, Wednesday 23 June 2021, is International Women in Engineering Day and to mark this important date the International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF) has launched a range of resources to inspire the next generation of women to get involved in maritime search and rescue (SAR). Read more