#SaferSAR Webinar: The Importance of Global SAR Unit Safety Reporting

Join the global maritime SAR community as the IMRF hosts this crucial webinar on the importance of global SAR unit safety reporting in order to advance the knowledge, experience and capabilities of maritime SAR personnel worldwide. Read more
Maritime SAR Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Seminar 2024

The IMRF is delighted to announce the inaugural maritime search and rescue (SAR) Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Seminar, scheduled for 26 November 2024 in Thessaloniki, Greece. The seminar will be followed by the IMRF’s Annual Meeting on 27 November at the same venue. This event is open to both members and non-members, with a registration fee applicable for attendance. Read more
Annual meeting 2024 - 100 years of excellence in SAR!

We are thrilled to announce the theme for the 2024 Annual Meeting is: "Maritime Search and Rescue (SAR) Everywhere and at All Times." This special event, marking 100 years of IMRF Excellence, will be hosted by the Hellenic Rescue Team (HRT) in the beautiful city of Thessaloniki, Greece. Attendance is complimentary for all IMRF members. Read more
Maritime SAR Aviation Panel

The IMRF has launched a specialist panel that will focus on the maritime aviation search and rescue (SAR) sector as the organisation looks to expand its involvement in new and developing areas of the SAR industry. Read more

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#SaferSAR Webinar: The Importance of Global SAR Unit Safety Reporting

Join the global maritime SAR community as the IMRF hosts this crucial webinar on the importance of global SAR unit safety reporting in order to advance the knowledge, experience and capabilities of maritime SAR personnel worldwide.
Blog: Fredrik J. Eriksen, Director of Sales, Hansen Protection

We spoke with Fredrik J. Eriksen, Director of Sales at Hansen Protection, about his admiration for the work of SAR organisations and the importance of developing crucial lifesaving equipment for maritime SAR organisations
IMRF returns to Finland for its second-ever #WomenInSAR training event

More than 40 members of the IMRF community came together in Finland for another bespoke and engaging course that enabled women in maritime SAR the chance to learn from one another.
Launch Methods for Rescue Craft

SAR Matters: Defining Distress Continued ...

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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Annual meeting 2024 - 100 years of excellence in SAR!

We are thrilled to announce the theme for the 2024 Annual Meeting is: "Maritime Search and Rescue (SAR) Everywhere and at All Times." This special event, marking 100 years of IMRF Excellence, will be hosted by the Hellenic Rescue Team (HRT) in the beautiful city of Thessaloniki, Greece. Attendance is complimentary for all IMRF members.
Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) and SAR

Commercial MASS and remotely operated vessels could play a significant part in future maritime SAR operations to help improve capabilities and operations.