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  • Blog: #WomenInSAR - Martina Capriotti

    Blog: #WomenInSAR - Martina Capriotti

    We talk to Martina Capriotti, a water rescue trainer and board member of the Italian Federation of Aquatic Rescue (FISA), about the IMRF’s upcoming International #WomenInSAR training and seminar, as well as the role of women in modern SAR operations. Read more

  • Podcast: Why Gender Balance in Maritime SAR Matters

    Podcast: Why Gender Balance in Maritime SAR Matters

    Caroline Jupe, IMRF’s Head of Fundraising & Projects, sits down with Jori Nordström from the Finnish Lifeboat Institution and Michael Vlasto, former IMRF Chair and Chair of the IMRF Awards committee, to discuss why gender balance matters in maritime search and rescue (SAR). Read more

  • Blog: How Arctic Airboats Are Adapting their SAR Vessels

    Blog: How Arctic Airboats Are Adapting their SAR Vessels

    We speak with Henrik Paersch, managing director of Arctic Airboats, about how SAR vessels in harsh environments are adapting and how using modern technologies and techniques is helping to drive a new class of first responder vessels. Read more

  • Blog: #WomenInSAR - Frederike Bensch

    Blog: #WomenInSAR - Frederike Bensch

    We sit down with Frederike Bensch, a volunteer surf lifeguard and rescue boat driver for Germany’s DLRG, to talk about her career in SAR operations, the challenges of being a woman in this field and her investigations into improving SAR during future pandemics. Read more

  • Blog: #WomenInSAR - Martina Capriotti
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Blog: #WomenInSAR - Martina Capriotti

Blog: #WomenInSAR - Martina Capriotti

We talk to Martina Capriotti, a water rescue trainer and board member of the Italian Federation of Aquatic Rescue (FISA), about the IMRF’s upcoming International #WomenInSAR training and seminar, as well as the role of women in modern SAR operations. Read more

Published: 18th May, 2022

Author: Wendy Webster

Podcast: Why Gender Balance in Maritime SAR Matters

Podcast: Why Gender Balance in Maritime SAR Matters

Caroline Jupe, IMRF’s Head of Fundraising & Projects, sits down with Jori Nordström from the Finnish Lifeboat Institution and Michael Vlasto, former IMRF Chair and Chair of the IMRF Awards committee, to discuss why gender balance matters in maritime search and rescue (SAR). Read more

Published: 17th May, 2022

Updated: 18th May, 2022

Author: Wendy Webster

Blog: How Arctic Airboats Are Adapting their SAR Vessels

Blog: How Arctic Airboats Are Adapting their SAR Vessels

We speak with Henrik Paersch, managing director of Arctic Airboats, about how SAR vessels in harsh environments are adapting and how using modern technologies and techniques is helping to drive a new class of first responder vessels. Read more

Published: 12th May, 2022

Updated: 13th May, 2022

Author: Tom Scott

Blog: #WomenInSAR - Frederike Bensch

Blog: #WomenInSAR - Frederike Bensch

We sit down with Frederike Bensch, a volunteer surf lifeguard and rescue boat driver for Germany’s DLRG, to talk about her career in SAR operations, the challenges of being a woman in this field and her investigations into improving SAR during future pandemics. Read more

Published: 20th April, 2022

Updated: 13th May, 2022

Author: Wendy Webster

Blog: Q&A - Peter Hinchliffe - OBE

Blog: Q&A - Peter Hinchliffe - OBE

This month we speak to Peter Hinchliffe, the Former Secretary General, International Chamber of Shipping (ICS). Read more

Published: 13th April, 2022

Updated: 12th May, 2022

Author: Wendy Webster

Blog: Reviewing the IMRF’s Basic Boat Operator Manual

Blog: Reviewing the IMRF’s Basic Boat Operator Manual

As a matter of good governance and best practice, the IMRF regularly reviews its guidance and learning materials to ensure they reflect the latest thinking, any regulatory changes and the experience of members to ensure they are as relevant as possible. Read more

Published: 21st February, 2022

Author: Wendy Webster

Blog: Nicolaus Stadeler, IMRF Trustee and Chief Financial Officer DGzRS

Blog: Nicolaus Stadeler, IMRF Trustee and Chief Financial Officer DGzRS

This month we speak to Nicolaus Stadeler, IMRF Trustee and Chief Financial Officer at IMRF member organisation DGzRS (Deutsche Gesellschaft zur Rettung Schiffbrüchiger, the German Maritime Search and Rescue Service) about his career and the challenges faced by his organisation… Read more

Published: 22nd December, 2021

Author: Wendy Webster

Blog: SOS Mediterranee Saving Lives in the Mediterranean

Blog: SOS Mediterranee Saving Lives in the Mediterranean

SOS MEDITERRANEE is a European maritime and humanitarian organisation for the rescue of life in the central Mediterranean. Read more

Published: 26th November, 2021

Author: Wendy Webster

Blog: John Leech, CEO, Water Safety Ireland

Blog: John Leech, CEO, Water Safety Ireland

This month we talk to IMRF Member John Leech, CEO, Water Safety Ireland. John describes himself as a hydrophile, a drowning prevention advocate and a lover of aquatic sports and pursuits. Read more

Published: 9th August, 2021

Updated: 4th November, 2021

Author: Wendy Webster

Blog: #WomenInSAR - Cia Sjöstedt

Blog: #WomenInSAR - Cia Sjöstedt

Cia Sjöstedt is an IMRF Trustee and the CEO of Sjöräddningssällskapets, the Swedish Sea Rescue Society. Read more

Published: 15th July, 2021

Updated: 17th May, 2022

Author: Wendy Webster

PodCast - Volunteer SAR Organisations - Julie Schneider & Josie Giersing

PodCast - Volunteer SAR Organisations - Julie Schneider & Josie Giersing

We interview Julie Schneider, Executive Creative Director, and Josie Giersing, a volunteer crew member, both from Virgin Island Search and Rescue (VISAR). Read more

Published: 9th June, 2021

Updated: 13th May, 2022

Author: Wendy Webster

PodCast - Technical Careers in the Maritime SAR Sector - Rebecca Bethell & Natalie Mussington

PodCast - Technical Careers in the Maritime SAR Sector - Rebecca Bethell & Natalie Mussington

We interview Rebecca Bethell and Natalie Mussington, who both work in this area. Read more

Published: 9th June, 2021

Updated: 13th May, 2022

Author: Wendy Webster

Blog: Understanding and Preparing for MRO’s with Tom Gorgol

Blog: Understanding and Preparing for MRO’s with Tom Gorgol

A Mass Rescue Operation is a low probability, high consequence disaster that can result in significant loss of life.  An MRO incident is both challenging and complex, because it’s likely to involve multi-agency coordination, limited available resources and very large numbers of people needing to be rescued. Read more

Published: 10th February, 2021

Updated: 22nd December, 2021

Author: Wendy Webster

Blog: A View from the IMRF Chair, Dean Lawrence

Blog: A View from the IMRF Chair, Dean Lawrence

It does not seem like 18 months since we meet at the World Maritime Rescue Congress  and Quadrennial General Meeting in Vancouver, where we were able to hear some excellent presentations, share our experiences and enjoy socialising with each other. Read more

Published: 10th February, 2021

Author: Wendy Webster

In this month’s SAR HUB, we have interviewed Mike Purchase ...

In this month’s SAR HUB, we have interviewed Mike Purchase ...

In this month’s SAR HUB, we have interviewed Mike Purchase, President of Coastguard New Zealand, asking him about his career and the organisation he manages. Read more

Published: 16th December, 2020

Updated: 17th December, 2020

Author: Wendy Webster

Coastal Nations Coast Guard Auxiliary

Coastal Nations Coast Guard Auxiliary

The Coastal Nations Coast Guard Auxiliary (Western) Inc. (CN-CGA) is a not-for-profit organization established in mid-2018.  The CN-CGA is incorporated as a Society and sponsored by the Federal Government by a contribution agreement with Fisheries and Oceans Canada. Read more

Published: 11th December, 2020

Author: Wendy Webster

Blog: #WomenInSAR - Amber Sheasgreen - Part Two

Blog: #WomenInSAR - Amber Sheasgreen - Part Two

The Royal Canadian Maritime Search and Rescue (RCMSAR) is the volunteer-based organization operating more than 30 marine rescue stations on the British Columbia coast and in the B.C. Interior. Read more

Published: 27th November, 2020

Updated: 13th May, 2022

Author: Wendy Webster

Dean Storey, Assistant Commissioner NSW State Emergency Service tells us a bit about his background and his career up to this point

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. Read more

Published: 10th October, 2020

Updated: 26th November, 2020

Author: Wendy Webster

Blog: IMRF European Lifeboat Crew Exchange

Blog: IMRF European Lifeboat Crew Exchange

Staff from DGzRS have taken part in the IMRF Lifeboat Crew Exchange every year since its establishment and have helped to develop this much valued annual event. Read more

Published: 9th September, 2020

Updated: 18th September, 2020

Author: Wendy Webster

Hamilton - Perfil del Socio

Hamilton - Perfil del Socio

La IMRF tiene 113 miembros de 54 países de todo el mundo. Nuestros miembros pueden ser grandes o pequeños, recién formados o establecidos desde hace mucho tiempo. Read more

Published: 3rd August, 2020

Updated: 9th June, 2021

Author: Wendy Webster

#WOMENINSAR BLOG - PARTE 1 - GESTIÓN DE LAS OPERACIONES DE BOTES VITALES A TRAVÉS DE COLUMBIA BRITÁNICA

#WOMENINSAR BLOG - PARTE 1 - GESTIÓN DE LAS OPERACIONES DE BOTES VITALES A TRAVÉS DE COLUMBIA BRITÁNICA

La Royal Canadian Maritime Search and Rescue (RCMSAR) es la organización de voluntarios que opera más de 30 estaciones de rescate marítimo en la costa y aguas interiores de la Columbia Británica. Read more

Published: 3rd August, 2020

Updated: 9th June, 2021

Author: Wendy Webster

HamiltonJet - Member Profile

HamiltonJet - Member Profile

The IMRF has 113 members from 54 countries around the world. Our members might be large or small, newly-formed or long-established. Sometimes our members are charities, private or public agencies, supporting organisations and industries. Still, they are all welcome and we all work to develop and improve maritime search and rescue (SAR) capacity around the world. In the first of a regular feature, we’ve talked to one of our new members to find out more about what they do and what that means fo Read more

Published: 20th July, 2020

Author: Wendy Webster

Blog: #WomenInSAR - Amber Sheasgreen - Part One

Blog: #WomenInSAR - Amber Sheasgreen - Part One

#WomenInSAR blog  The Royal Canadian Maritime Search and Rescue (RCMSAR) is the volunteer based organization that operates more than 30 marine rescue stations on the British Columbia coast and in the B.C. Interior. From Vancouver’s busy harbour to the remote waters of the North Coast, RCMSAR volunteer crews are on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, ready to respond to marine emergencies. They conduct, on average, 800 marine rescues every year. Read more

Published: 20th July, 2020

Updated: 13th May, 2022

Author: Wendy Webster

The Chairman of the IMRF Awards Judges Explains What They Look For …

The Chairman of the IMRF Awards Judges Explains What They Look For …

While the award ceremony for the IMRF Awards 2020 have been postponed until 2021 because of  COVID-19, it’s still a good time to submit a nomination while the details are fresh in your mind… Read more

Published: 10th June, 2020

Author: Wendy Webster

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  • The IMRF’s #WomenInSAR Initiative … Three Years On

    The IMRF’s #WomenInSAR Initiative … Three Years On

    On the first International Day for Women in Maritime, we take a look back at all the work the IMRF has done since it launched the #WomenInSAR initiative in June 2019.

  • The IMRF’s #WomenInSAR Initiative … Three Years On

    The IMRF’s #WomenInSAR Initiative … Three Years On

    On the first International Day for Women in Maritime, we take a look back at all the work the IMRF has done since it launched the #WomenInSAR initiative in June 2019.

  • Blog: Martina Capriotti, Italian Federation of Aquatic Rescue (FISA) and Delegate at the Upcoming IMRF #WomenInSAR Training and Seminar

    Blog: Martina Capriotti, Italian Federation of Aquatic Rescue (FISA) and Delegate at the Upcoming IMRF #WomenInSAR Training and Seminar

    We talk to Martina Capriotti, a water rescue trainer and board member of the Italian Federation of Aquatic Rescue (FISA), about the IMRF’s upcoming International #WomenInSAR training and seminar, as well as the role of women in modern SAR operations.

  • Blog: Why Gender Balance in Maritime SAR Matters

    Blog: Why Gender Balance in Maritime SAR Matters

    Caroline Jupe, IMRF’s Head of Fundraising & Projects, sits down with Jori Nordström from the Finnish Lifeboat Institution and Michael Vlasto, former IMRF Chair and Chair of the IMRF Awards committee, to discuss why gender balance matters in maritime search and rescue (SAR).

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