The IMRF Bookshop Is Open for Business Again!

Thank you to all our customers for your patience, while the IMRF Bookshop was temporarily closed as a result of the impact of COVID-19.

However, we are pleased to announce that our full range of publications (hard copies and e-products) is now available to purchase, as before.

All orders are processed as soon as they are received, so please take a minute to browse through our online IMRF Bookshop and make your selection.

We look forward to hearing from you!

https://imrfbookshop.org

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Search and rescue first responders face pressures unlike any other industry. These individuals often put their own personal safety at risk every single day to ensure that those at sea are safe.

#SARyouOK? - Phil Bostock, HM Coastguard

Search and rescue first responders face pressures unlike any other industry. These individuals often put their own personal safety at risk every single day to ensure that those at sea are safe.
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ICE-SAR, the maritime SAR organisation of Iceland, will adapt the IMRF resource to meet its unique operating and training requirements
IMRF Awards 2022 - Media Gallery

The Media Gallery of the IMRF Awards 2022 with the Winners and Runner-Ups.
Captain Noah Isa Amwe named winner of the IMRF’s People’s Choice Award 2022

Captain Amwe has been acknowledged for his leading role in several SAR operations in 2022 that saved more than 20 lives at sea.
Cooperation and coordination showcased at second part of European Regional Meeting 2022

IMRF highlights the work done between SAR organisations during the second and final part of the European Regional Meeting
IMRF highlights showcased at first part of European Regional Meeting 2022

Members of the IMRF community came together for the first part of the European Regional Meeting
Winners of IMRF Awards 2022 Announced

The global maritime SAR community was honoured during the reveal of the winners of this year’s IMRF’s Awards.
Chief Executive - Appointment Brief

The Trustees are delighted that you are interested in the International Maritime Rescue Federation and our Chief Executive opportunity.
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Theresa Crossley, the CEO of the IMRF, will be retiring next year and the Trustees are now seeking a suitable successor to take on this challenging role.
IMRF Launches Latest Version of Basic Rescue Boat Operator Manual

The IMRF has updated its Basic Rescue Boat Operator Manual and made it freely available, as part of its commitment to providing maritime SAR organisations with the latest guidance and information.

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People known to be in distress need to be rescued, of course – and the SAR community knows that this concept must also be extended to those believed to be in distress, and to those who, while not yet in distress, will become so if help is not provided to them in the meantime.
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The IMRF brings together and represents the world’s maritime search and rescue organisations, including voluntary and governmental organisations, as well as suppliers to the sector, to improve maritime SAR capabilities worldwide.
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Dean Storey, Assistant Commissioner NSW State Emergency Service tells us a bit about his background and his career up to this point

The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is an emergency and rescue service dedicated to assisting the community. It is a volunteer-based organisation providing emergency assistance to the people of NSW 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
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#WomenInSAR Report

As part of our #WomenInSAR Initiative, in October 2020 we launched our #WomenInSAR survey. We had over 1600 responses from across the globe.
WMRC 2023 - Abstract Submission is Now Open!

The fifth World Maritime Rescue Congress will be held from 18–20 June 2023 in Rotterdam in the Netherlands. The Congress theme is: "Towards Sustainable Maritime SAR – Building on our History to Secure our Future." Abstract Submissions Are Now Open!