The International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF) brings together and represents the world’s maritime search and rescue (SAR) organisations, including voluntary and governmental organisations, as well as industry suppliers and commercial companies, to improve maritime SAR capabilities worldwide.

IMRF Members around the world support each other and share knowledge, experience, expertise and innovations through our programme of webinars, conferences, meetings, events, forums and other activities. 

We offer a number of Membership options - from  SAR Membership (Full Membership) to Affiliate Membership - so that your SAR organisation has access to the best information for maritime SAR, as well as access to the world's largest network of SAR personnel. We also offer Corporate Membership to. Keep scrolling to find out more about our Membership options and the benefits of Membership. 

If you are interested in becoming a Member and joining our community, click below to access our online Membership Application Form or if you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected]

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Click here to access the IMRF's online Membership Application Form.

Click here to access the IMRF's editable Membership Application  Form.

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Our Community

We have 130 members in over 50 countries. Our Membership covers maritime SAR organisations, coastguards, life-saving agencies, government departments, as well as industry suppliers and commercial companies, and more. We are always looking to reach out to SAR organisations, no matter where they are in the world, to join the IMRF community so we can continue to help more people save lives at sea. 

You can also find out more about our current list of Members here.

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What Do You Get by Joining the IMRF?

	IMRF Member	Not a member
Access to specialist SAR advice, guidance resources and trainings from the IMRF.	✓	(✓)   Access to limited resources and events
Access to a resource library, a digital repository containing exclusive SAR resources, including MRO resources.	✓
Access to our programme of events and webinars, including Global Maritime SAR Forum.	✓
Engage and network with global SAR organisations, large and small, to develop and enhance operational capabilities.	✓
Access to the IMRF’s e-Learning Platform (SAR Academy), including Basic Rescue Boat Operator Course, an invaluable training resource.	✓
Access to discounts on selected IMRF events and conferences.	✓
Keep up to date on most recent information through participation and contribution in our panels, forums (including Maritime SAR Aviation Panel) and working groups, encompassing a broad range of SAR topics.	✓
Receive a weekly newsletter, IMRF Weekly, on activities at the IMRF and the wider global Maritime SAR news.	✓	(✓)   Monthly newsletter to non-members
Contribute to and benefit from the IMRF’s advocacy work at the IMO.	✓	(✓)   Limited benefits from advocacy
Access to briefings and reports from IMO meetings.	✓
Exclusive sponsorship opportunities to support the IMRF’s ongoing activities and gain brand exposure.	✓
Possibility to participate in IMRF Crew Exchange Programme(s)	✓
Visibility in IMRF Social Media	✓
Certificate of membership and the right to add IMRF logo to your website and literature to show you are an IMRF member and part of the global maritime SAR community	✓

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Our Membership Categories

SAR Membership (Full Membership)	Corporate Membership (Associate Membership)	Affiliate Membership
For national SAR coordination centres, lifeboat operators, coastguards, navies, lifeguard services and any relevant organisations involved in operational maritime SAR.	For commercial companies, training centres, service providers and manufacturers across the maritime, naval and other relevant sectors with an interest in supporting international SAR operations as well as commercial companies that have SAR capabilities e.g. oil and gas companies and offshore windfarms and other renewable energy installations at sea.	This is available to the following organisations: subsidiaries of Full Member organisations, organisations whose prime purpose is the promotion of water safety through education and public awareness, and other NGOs that are not involved in operational maritime SAR; or organisations that are planning to provide a maritime SAR service or function in the future.
Annual Subscription Fees Large: £3,700 Medium: £1,700 Small: £370 Read more.	Annual Subscription Fees £1,100	Annual Subscription Fees £110

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Any Questions?

If you're not sure which Membership option will be the best for you or if you have any questions about the IMRF and how we can work with your SAR organisation, make sure to contact us today.

Please also read our Rules and Regulations and our Articles of Association before applying for Membership.