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Register Now! IMRF European Regional Development Meeting 2019

IMRF European Regional Meeting 2019 will take place at the Valamar Lacroma Hotel in Croatia on 15 October 2019. Read more

IMRF Lifeboat Crew Exchange 2019

The European Lifeboat Crew Exchange was initiated in 2012 to bring together volunteers from European lifeboat organisations to train together, hosted by the participating groups, and it continues to be a success and grow. Read more

South African SAR Conference

The South African SAR Conference will be from 21 to 25 October 2019, and the main theme is: Embracing Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue Services first and foremost as a Government and secondly as an industry social responsibility. Read more

8th International Search & Rescue Conference & Exhibition

Global SAR Resources is glad to announce that they will be organising the 8th International Search & Rescue Conference & Exhibition from on 21st to 23rd July 2020 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Read more

8th Pacific Regional Search and Rescue (SAR) Workshop

The Pacific Community (SPC) would like to invite you to participate in the Eighth (8th) Pacific Regional Search and Rescue (SAR) Workshop. Read more

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Hurricane Dorian: IMRF Member Virgin Islands Search and Rescue (VISAR) fundraising for Bahamas Air-Sea Rescue Association

IMRF Member Virgin Islands Search and Rescue (VISAR) fundraising for Bahamas Air-Sea Rescue Association

The World Maritime Rescue Congress 2019

The IMRF’s World Maritime Rescue Congress is held every four years. It’s our flagship event, and among the biggest SAR conferences in the world – and, although this was only the fourth Congress under the IMRF’s flag, it has a long and proud history. We think that this year’s event lived up to that tradition.

SIR EFTHIMIOS E. MITROPOULOS, KCMG

Mr. Mitropoulos is Secretary-General Emeritus of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the United Nations specialized agency responsible for the regulation of international shipping from the safety, security, environmental protection and facilitation of international maritime traffic points of view.

Media Gallery 2019

Meet the new Board of Trustees

Meet the new Board of Trustees - elected at the QGM in Vancouver on 18 June 2019.

International Maritime Rescue Federation Elects New Board

IMRF members elected their new Board of Trustees yesterday (18 June 2019) at their Quadrennial General Meeting (QGM) in Vancouver. The meeting followed on from the 4th World Maritime Rescue Congress, which brought together maritime search and rescue specialists and equipment providers from around the globe.

The IMRF Awards 2019 Winners Have Been Announced

Exceptional search and rescue teams, outstanding individuals and innovative technology from around the world have been recognised in the annual IMRF Awards

The IMRF Awards 2019 shortlist is announced

International shortlist showcases skills and commitment to saving lives at sea, across the sector and around the world

World’s Maritime Search and Rescue Experts Gather in Vancouver

Some of the world’s leading maritime search and rescue experts will be meeting in Vancouver, Canada to share knowledge and improve their skills this weekend (15-18 June).

Membership of the IMRF

IMRF membership provides a unique opportunity for SAR organisations to share knowledge, experience and expertise, through the IMRF’s programme of conferences, meetings, forums and activities. Suppliers into the sector can also attend, participate, and engage in discussions and are encouraged to share any innovations that might benefit wider SAR activities.