We talk to Jori Nordström, chief executive officer of the Finnish Lifeboat Institution, about his history as a maritime SAR member, the organisation’s 125th anniversary, and the growing role that women play in lifeboat crews. Read more
We sit down with Jorge Noras, founder and president of U SAFE about how this innovative technology is helping first responders tackle SAR operations in challenging circumstances Read more
We sit down with last year’s winner of the IMRF’s Vladimir Maksimov Award for Lifetime Achievement and People’s Choice Award Patrick van Eyssen to discuss his volunteering career and what winning those awards meant to him. Read more
We sit down with Michael Vlasto, a former IMRF trustee and Chair of the IMRF Awards Judging Panel, to discuss the history of the IMRF Awards and his hopes for this year’s nominations. Read more
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
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
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
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
This month we speak to Peter Hinchliffe, the Former Secretary General, International Chamber of Shipping (ICS). Read more
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
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
SOS MEDITERRANEE is a European maritime and humanitarian organisation for the rescue of life in the central Mediterranean. Read more
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
Cia Sjöstedt is an IMRF Trustee and the CEO of Sjöräddningssällskapets, the Swedish Sea Rescue Society. Read more
We interview Julie Schneider, Executive Creative Director, and Josie Giersing, a volunteer crew member, both from Virgin Island Search and Rescue (VISAR). Read more
We interview Rebecca Bethell and Natalie Mussington, who both work in this area. Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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