IMRF Awards

IMRF Awards Category: For Outstanding Team Contribution to a Maritime SAR Operation

Nomination Category: Team

This Award is for an outstanding team contribution to a maritime SAR operation.

The nomination form must describe as fully as possible:

	when and where the operation took place;
	who was involved;
	what actually happened;
	what made the operation particularly challenging;
	the weather/sea conditions during the incident;
	the skills and/or expertise that made a difference to the outcome;
	the result of the operation (eg how many lives were saved?);
	were there any longer-term impacts (eg changes in operational procedures after the incident)?

Past Winner Award Stories

Outstanding Team Contribution to a Maritime SAR Operation


Awards Story 2019: The Teams Involved in Marine Rescue Port Macquarie Rescue	Awards Story 2018: The Canadian Coast Guard Volunteer Rescue Specialists	Awards Story 2018: KNRM Station Terschelling Paal 8
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Awards Story 2017: MOAS (the Migrant Offshore Aid Station) - Malta	Awards Story 2016: The Proactiva Open Arms Team
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Past Videos


Awards Intro Video 2019 - Team Awards		Awards Intro Video 2018 - Team Awards


Awards Intro Video 2017 - Team Awards		Awards Intro Video 2016 - Team Awards

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