The IMRF (International Maritime Rescue Federation) Awards 2019 are now open for nominations, offering a chance to recognise incredible people, new innovations and technologies that make saving lives at sea possible, even in the most difficult and demanding circumstances. Read more
The highly regarded IMRF Awards are in their fourth year. They attract nominations from around the world, covering everything ... Read more
There are women in lifeboat crews, women leading national and international search and rescue organisations and women developing innovative technologies to help save lives at sea – on International ... Read more
Nominations are now open for this year's Awards, which will be held in London on 10 September 2019, during London International Shipping Week. Read more
A mass rescue operation – indeed, any incident beyond ‘everyday’ capability – is a challenge for any State and any SAR organisation; but this is particularly so for small States and organisations, whose planning and response capabilities are naturally limited. Read more
Driven by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), Singapore Maritime Week (SMW) gathers the international maritime community for a week of flagship conferences, dialogues, ... Read more
Following the success of the KNRM-hosted June 2017 conference in Zandvoort, The Netherlands, a new skill-share meeting dedicated to fundraising and communication will be arranged in September, 17-19th, 2019. Read more
On behalf of Sri Lanka Life Saving, congratulations go to Ms. Jeewanthi Ekanayake (Lecturer, Department of Nursing, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka) for ... Read more
The International Maritime Organization (IMO)’s Sub-Committee on Safety of Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR) is the lead technical SAR forum at the international level. Read more
With the next World Maritime Rescue Congress (WMRC) rapidly approaching, it is also time to consider the forthcoming IMRF Quadrennial General Meeting (QGM). Read more
Nominations are now being sought for the 2019 International Maritime Organization (IMO) Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea. Read more
On the 28-30th September 2018 an aeronautical search and rescue training event was held in the Nea Agxialos region of Greece. It was held in cooperation with the Hellenic Air Force and more than ... Read more
In June this year one of the world’s premier maritime search and rescue (SAR) events will be held in Vancouver. SAR people from around the globe will be gathering in the city for the ... Read more
Since 2016 Madeira Island has developed an increased awareness in respect of Mass Rescue Operations (MRO), using the guidelines released by the IMRF. Read more
IMRF Trustee, Mohammed Drissi, was recently appointed as Maritime Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco to the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Read more
The International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF) is calling for outstanding individuals, teams, professionals or volunteers, companies and organisations involved in maritime search and rescues – all around the world - to be nominated for an IMRF Award 2019. Read more
With the next World Maritime Rescue Congress (WMRC) rapidly ... Read more
On 4-6 September 2018 the IMRF held its second ‘subject-matter expert’ ... Read more
The winners of the IMRF Awards 2018 have been announced at a formal dinner and award ceremony attended by shortlisted finalists from around the world. Read more
Whether you have 10 minutes, or 10 days. If you want to go it alone, or ... Read more
The IMRF and The Nautical Institute have signed a memorandum of ... Read more
Each year the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the ... Read more
As you know, IMRF is a registered charity and depends on the ... Read more