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Swim & Sup the Sound 2020

VIRTUAL COMPETITION Saturday & Sunday, 6 & 7 June 2020 Sponsored by Carey Olsen & KRyS Global Read more

IMRF European Lifeboat Crew Exchange – 19-26 September 2020 - CANCELLED

Because of the COVID-19 international travel restrictions still likely to be in place in September, the European Lifeboat Crew Exchange 2020 has been cancelled. We are currently exploring options for having a one-day virtual event in the same week. Read more

Fifth Mass Rescue Operations Conference – 13-15 June 2021

The dates of the much-anticipated fifth IMRF Mass Rescue Operations Conference have been announced. Read more

IMRF European Regional Development Meeting 2020

In discussion with our hosts, ICE-SAR, we have reluctantly had to cancel our plans to hold the European Regional Meeting 2020 in Reykjavik in October. Instead, we are planning to hold a “virtual” meeting on 15 October 2020. Read more

IMRF Awards 2020 – Postponed Until September 2021

The IMRF Trustees have reluctantly decided to postpone the IMRF Awards 2020 until next year. The new date will be 7 September 2021.. Read more

European Maritime Day, Cork, Ireland - Postponed

Postponement of European Maritime Day 2020 Read more

Rescue20

Over 50 lectures in four lecture halls from experts from all over the world, interesting pre-conference courses and a variety of exciting off-venue activities. Read more

ISAR 2020 - 8th International SAR Conference & Exhibition

The ISAR 2020 - 8th International SAR Conference & Exhibition takes place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 21 to 23 July 2019. Read more

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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Maritime SAR

Search and rescue workers often face stresses that are not present in many other fields of work. A job that requires a person to put themselves in harm’s way repeatedly carries a high risk to their physical and mental health. Research indicates that Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) amongst first responders is comparable to that of combat veterans.

Swim & Sup the Sound 2020

VIRTUAL COMPETITION Saturday & Sunday, 6 & 7 June 2020 Sponsored by Carey Olsen & KRyS Global

Antarctica200 Marca Con Éxito la Primera Vista del Continente Hace 200 Años

El S/Y Admiral Bellingshausen, un yate estonio de 24 metros construido en Holanda, completó la última etapa de su viaje para celebrar los 200 años desde el descubrimiento de la Antártida por Fabian Gottlieb von Bellingshausen, nacido en Saaremaa, Estonia.

COVID–19 – Planning Checklist

The Main priorities for all SAR organisations are to minimise the risk of infection for all staff and volunteers and to continue to provide effective SAR and lifesaving services. These priorities should underpin all COVID-19 response planning.

IMRF Holds First All-Women SAR Training to Address Gender Imbalance

As part of its ongoing #WomenInSAR initiative and supporting the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) theme of empowering women, the International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF) has held its first all-women maritime Search and Rescue (SAR) training in Morocco.

MEDEVAC de Enfermos COVID-19 a Bordo de Crucero

Jorge Diena, Consejero de la IMRF, nos envió este documento preparado por el Capitan de Fragata (CG) Artigas Zorrilla y la Teniente de Navío (MED) Ana Mieres, explicando lo sucedido cuando la Armada Uruguaya recibió un llamado de emergencia de un crucero, requiriendo asistencia para un pasajero con dificultades respiratorias.

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

IMRF Second Fundraising and Communication Skills-Share hosted by the Swedish Sea Rescue Society (SSRS)

“It was two very productive days in keeping our skills current. Tacit and explicit knowledge (information, skills, or expertise) was “It was two very productive days in keeping our skills current. Tacit and explicit knowledge (information, skills, or expertise) was exchanged among experts of our organizations. Skill-sharing not only bolstered our understanding, but helped create an archive of accessible knowledge. "

IMRF Launches Updated Basic Rescue Boat Operator Manual

The International Maritime Rescue Federation has launched a new Basic Rescue Boat Operator Manual, a vital best practice guide for any SAR rescue organisation.

COVID-19 Voluntary Guidelines: Medical-Hygiene Issues Related to COVID-19 - Frequently Asked Questions

This document is for SAR organisations currently facing operating challenges as a result of COVID-19. It is primarily based on guidelines issued by the World Health Organisation (WHO), existing national protocols provided by IMRF member organisations and consensus of an IMRF expert panel. Recommendations by ILCOR[1] and national resuscitation councils have also been included.