Donate to the IMRF - Help Saving Lives in the World's Waters

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Who We Are

The IMRF is the international NGO working to develop and improve maritime search and rescue (SAR) capacity around the world, preventing loss of life in the world’s waters.

We are the only maritime SAR NGO with consultative status at the United Nations’ International Maritime Organization (IMO).

Why We Exist

The latest World Health Organization (WHO) Global Health Estimates show that around 320,000 people drown every year.

The means that roughly 36 people around the world drown every hour.

Many of these deaths could be prevented by improved maritime SAR services, which is why the work of the IMRF is so important.

Some Examples of What We Do

We are at the forefront of Global SAR development – in Africa in 2018 we delivered 12 regional SAR Training courses with over 160 participants across Africa taking part.
As the international voice of maritime SAR, we play a significant role in the development of international SAR regulation and policy.
Each year, the IMRF Awards celebrate the achievements of exceptional individuals and organisations, raising global awareness of the outstanding work done by people across the maritime SAR sector.

Please access our 2018 Activity Report here to learn more about the work of the IMRF.

Play your part in improving Maritime SAR Capability Worldwide.

Thank you for donating to the IMRF. You can make a one-off donation, or you can set up a regular payment.

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£5 £5 one-off donation could help fund the European Lifeboat Crew Exchange

£10 £10 one-off donation could support our work developing international maritime SAR regulation and policy

£25 £25 one-off donation could help fund the IMRF Awards

£50 £50 one-off donation could help fund a Mass Rescue Operations Workshop

£100 £100 one-off donation could help fund a SAR training course in Africa

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Focus on Members: The Latvian Beach Lifesaving Association (LBLA)

The IMRF has 113 members from 54 countries around the world. Our member organisations might be large or small, newly formed or long established. Some members are charities, others are private or public agencies, supporting organisations or industries. We’ve talked to The Latvian Beach Lifesaving Association to find out more about their work and the challenges they face.
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The International Maritime Rescue Federation has launched a new Basic Rescue Boat Operator Manual, a vital best practice guide for any SAR rescue organisation.
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Membership of the IMRF

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