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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. Read more

  • 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

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

Published: 18th May, 2022

Author: Wendy Webster

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

Future Technology Panel

Future Technology Panel

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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

MRO SME - Accommodation Details

MRO SME - Accommodation Details

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Published: 6th May, 2022

Author: Wendy Webster

Transport Between SPAR Hotel Majorna and Chalmers University of Technology

Transport Between SPAR Hotel Majorna and Chalmers University of Technology

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Published: 6th May, 2022

Author: Wendy Webster

G5 Conference - Programme

G5 Conference - Programme

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Published: 5th May, 2022

Author: Wendy Webster

Gearing up for World Drowning Prevention Day

Gearing up for World Drowning Prevention Day

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

Published: 29th April, 2022

Updated: 12th May, 2022

Author: Tom Scott

IMRF celebrates SAR first responders on World Day for Health and Safety at Work

IMRF celebrates SAR first responders on World Day for Health and Safety at Work

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

Published: 28th April, 2022

Updated: 12th May, 2022

Author: Tom Scott

Transport Between Hotels and Venue (SSRS Headquarters)

Transport Between Hotels and Venue (SSRS Headquarters)

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Published: 26th April, 2022

Updated: 27th April, 2022

Author: Wendy Webster

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

Take part: Your SAR Experiences During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Take part: Your SAR Experiences During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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

Published: 13th April, 2022

Author: Wendy Webster

Webinar – Specialist SAR Operations – Dealing with Potential Contamination at the Rescue Site

Webinar – Specialist SAR Operations – Dealing with Potential Contamination at the Rescue Site

IMRF Members were treated to a special webinar on 16 March on ‘Specialist SAR Operations: Dealing with Potential Contamination’. Read more

Published: 13th April, 2022

Author: Wendy Webster

IMRF to Develop Leading International E-Learning Platform

IMRF to Develop Leading International E-Learning Platform

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

Published: 13th April, 2022

Author: Wendy Webster

Join our Future Technology Panel

Join our Future Technology Panel

The IMRF is looking for some of our smaller and newer members to join our upcoming Future Technology Panels. Read more

Published: 13th April, 2022

Updated: 17th May, 2022

Author: Wendy Webster

Daisy Gallardo Delgardo Awarded Title of ‘Illustrious Daughter’ of Puerto Montt

Daisy Gallardo Delgardo Awarded Title of ‘Illustrious Daughter’ of Puerto Montt

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

Published: 13th April, 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

Specialist SAR Operations: Dealing with Potential Contamination at the Rescue Site - Webinar Recording - 16 March 2022

Specialist SAR Operations: Dealing with Potential Contamination at the Rescue Site - Webinar Recording - 16 March 2022

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

Published: 15th March, 2022

Updated: 8th April, 2022

Author: Wendy Webster

Celebrating International Women’s Day

Celebrating International Women’s Day

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

Published: 8th March, 2022

Author: Wendy Webster

Icelandic Search and Rescue Association

Icelandic Search and Rescue Association

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

Published: 8th March, 2022

Author: Wendy Webster

Cinco Rescates Dramáticos Realizados por los Socorristas de la RNLI

Cinco Rescates Dramáticos Realizados por los Socorristas de la RNLI

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

Published: 8th March, 2022

Author: Wendy Webster

‘Era Como Estar En Una Lavadora’ (RNLI)

‘Era Como Estar En Una Lavadora’ (RNLI)

Los salvavidas de Mawgan Porth corren al rescate de un nadador atrapado en una corriente de resaca. Read more

Published: 8th March, 2022

Author: Wendy Webster

9000 Missions Completed by RS, the Norwegian Rescue Association

9000 Missions Completed by RS, the Norwegian Rescue Association

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

Published: 8th March, 2022

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.

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    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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  • International Mass Rescue Conference (G5) – Last Remaining Places Available

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