The #SaferSAR initiative is designed to improve safety at sea by encouraging SAR professionals to share lessons learned from incidents and accidents. Read more
A new study led by Cranfield University in collaboration with the IMRF, shows why safety practices in maritime search and rescue do not always transfer easily between organisations and countries. Read more
Watch the IMRF's latest video where Terje Alliksoo explains how sharing experiences on the #SaferSAR platform helps rescue teams learn, stay safe, and save lives. Read more
The #SaferSAR initiative is designed to improve safety at sea by encouraging SAR professionals to share lessons learned from incidents and accidents. Our global system, developed in partnership with CHIRP, collates data from SAR units, analyses it to identify trends and safety risks, and shares the findings with the SAR community. This information is disseminated through the Global Safety Learning Logs, published three times a year and distributed via IMRF channels.
To contribute, SAR professionals can submit a report directly through the reporting platform (see 'How to report' box below). By using the reporting platform, SAR organisations can gain valuable insights into operational safety risks, recognise recurring patterns, and exchange best practices with peers worldwide—ultimately enhancing mission safety and saving more lives at sea.
As a SAR Organisation, promoting the #SaferSAR system to your crews offers several key advantages. Read more
We invite all SAR organisations to encourage their crews to actively participate in the #SaferSAR reporting system. Read more
This section provides concise summaries of published maritime search and rescue accident investigation reports from around the world. Read more
You can access recordings of all our webinars here. Read more
How can safety practices developed in one maritime SAR organisation work just as effectively in another? Read more
The IMRF’s Safety in SAR Seminar, held on 11 November at the RNLI College in Poole, brought together maritime SAR professionals, safety experts and sector leaders to share knowledge, explore challenges, and shape a safer future for those who save lives at sea. Read more