IMRF Awards

Winners 2016

Awards Story 2016: James Benson of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (UK and Ireland) and Bournemouth University

Awards Story 2016: Mohammed Drissi

Webinar - Titanic: What If She Sank Today? - 15 April 2021

IMRF will be joining Navigate Response, Marine Traffic, the International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) and the UK P&I ...
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IMRF Awards 2021 – 14 September 2021

We Are Open for IMRF Award Nominations! Don’t Miss the Opportunity to Submit Your Nominations Now …
IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea 2010 - Call for Nominations

The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization has the honour to invite nominations for candidates for the 2021 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea.

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
Pandemic Response Guidance for Maritime Search and Rescue Organisations

The IMRF has now developed a guidance manual that could be used as the basis for planning and delivering maritime SAR services in pandemics.
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. "
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.

IMRF Awards

Winners 2016

Search & Rescue 'Heroes' Announced at First IMRF International Awards Event

Awards Story 2016: Captain Hervé Lepage

Awards Story 2016: The Proactiva Open Arms Team

Awards Story 2016: James Benson of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (UK and Ireland) and Bournemouth University

Awards Story 2016: Mohammed Drissi