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. 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
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We celebrate the one year anniversary of the UN passing its historic resolution on drowning prevention. As part of this, the IMRF is looking forward to seeing what our members have planned for this year’s World Drowning Prevention Day on 25 July. Read more
We celebrate World Day for Health and Safety by thanking all maritime SAR first responders for their tireless efforts to ensure the seas are safe year-round. 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
The University of Lübeck’s department of pulmonology is investigating the changes and challenges our members have faced since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in a bid to improve water and crew safety worldwide in future pandemic situations. Read more
IMRF Members were treated to a special webinar on 16 March on ‘Specialist SAR Operations: Dealing with Potential Contamination’. Read more
The IMRF is set to develop and launch its own leading international e-learning platform that will support and complement the current suite of international search and rescue (SAR) training offered by the IMRF and its international partners. Read more
The IMRF is looking for some of our smaller and newer members to join our upcoming Future Technology Panels. Read more
Daisy Gallardo Delgardo, President and Commander of IMRF Member organisation, Cuerpo de Voluntarios del Bote Salvavidas de Puerto Montt (CVBSPM) in Chile has been awarded the title Illustrious Daughter of Puerto Montt. Read more
This month we speak to Peter Hinchliffe, the Former Secretary General, International Chamber of Shipping (ICS). Read more
The IMRF is pleased to share the Specialist SAR Operations: Dealing with Potential Contamination at the Rescue Site - Webinar Recording, on 16 March 2022. Read more
Maritime SAR needs more women as both volunteers and in paid roles, our sector is still overwhelmingly male-dominated. #WomenInSAR add value to any team they are part of, they can be inspirational leaders, exemplary trainers, bringing particular skills, talents and expertise to their roles. Read more
Las asociaciones independientes tienen un papel importante en el trabajo de prevención y rescate en Islandia. Miles de voluntarios se dedican a trabajar para los equipos de rescate, divisiones de prevención de accidentes y secciones juveniles de ICE-SAR. Read more
Al llegar al final de la temporada de salvavidas de este año, queríamos dar las gracias a nuestros salvavidas por su excelente servicio y dedicación para mantener a todos a salvo. Read more
Los salvavidas de Mawgan Porth corren al rescate de un nadador atrapado en una corriente de resaca. Read more
2021 fue un año histórico para RS. En su 130º año al servicio de los navegantes, las tripulaciones de la empresa realizaron cerca de 9.000 misiones. Read more