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  • Could you host the World Maritime Rescue Congress in 2027?

    Could you host the World Maritime Rescue Congress in 2027?

    The IMRF is on the lookout for a host for the next WMRC, which will take place in 2027. Read more

  • IMRF Awards 2023 nominations now open

    IMRF Awards 2023 nominations now open

    The IMRF Awards recognises volunteer and professional personnel, teams and organisations from across the maritime SAR community for their dedication to saving lives at sea. Read more

  • IMRF launches #FutureSAR climate change initiative with Lloyd's Register

    IMRF launches #FutureSAR climate change initiative with Lloyd's Register

    The initiative will identify key challenges the SAR sector faces when it comes to climate change and effectively operating in the future. Read more

  • MASS regulations in the spotlight at JAMS London seminar

    MASS regulations in the spotlight at JAMS London seminar

    The Japan Association of Marine Safety (JAMS) held its London international seminar in March on the impact of MASS on coastguard functions. Read more

  • Could you host the World Maritime Rescue Congress in 2027?
  • IMRF Awards 2023 nominations now open
  • IMRF launches #FutureSAR climate change initiative with Lloyd's Register
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Could you host the World Maritime Rescue Congress in 2027?

Could you host the World Maritime Rescue Congress in 2027?

The IMRF is on the lookout for a host for the next WMRC, which will take place in 2027. Read more

Published: 11th May, 2023

Updated: 17th May, 2023

Author: Tom Scott

IMRF Awards 2023 nominations now open

IMRF Awards 2023 nominations now open

The IMRF Awards recognises volunteer and professional personnel, teams and organisations from across the maritime SAR community for their dedication to saving lives at sea. Read more

Published: 9th May, 2023

Author: Tom Scott

IMRF launches #FutureSAR climate change initiative with Lloyd's Register

IMRF launches #FutureSAR climate change initiative with Lloyd's Register

The initiative will identify key challenges the SAR sector faces when it comes to climate change and effectively operating in the future. Read more

Published: 27th April, 2023

Updated: 28th April, 2023

Author: Tom Scott

MASS regulations in the spotlight at JAMS London seminar

MASS regulations in the spotlight at JAMS London seminar

The Japan Association of Marine Safety (JAMS) held its London international seminar in March on the impact of MASS on coastguard functions. Read more

Published: 19th April, 2023

Updated: 20th April, 2023

Author: Tom Scott

NZSAR workshop reaffirms need for mental health support to SAR personnel

NZSAR workshop reaffirms need for mental health support to SAR personnel

The SAR sector in New Zealand continue to look for ways to improve the mental health and wellbeing of all people involved. Read more

Published: 19th April, 2023

Updated: 20th April, 2023

Author: Tom Scott

Hellenic Rescue Team plays critical role in Turkish earthquake rescue effort

Hellenic Rescue Team plays critical role in Turkish earthquake rescue effort

The Greek-based SAR organisation supported local rescue efforts in Turkey following the devastating earthquake in February. Read more

Published: 3rd April, 2023

Author: Tom Scott

European Lifeboat Crew Exchange programme set to return in 2023

European Lifeboat Crew Exchange programme set to return in 2023

The programme is set to return in-person this year following several years of online webinars. Read more

Published: 10th March, 2023

Author: Tom Scott

WMRC 2023 announces scholarship programme for developing nations

WMRC 2023 announces scholarship programme for developing nations

The scholarship programme will enable participants from SIDS and LDCs to attend, contribute to and benefit from the Congress in June. Read more

Published: 17th February, 2023

Author: Tom Scott

IMRF Forward Look webinar highlights ambitious plans for 2023

IMRF Forward Look webinar highlights ambitious plans for 2023

The IMRF shared its exciting plans for the next 12 months in its most recent webinar. Read more

Published: 6th February, 2023

Updated: 6th April, 2023

Author: Tom Scott

New study looks at SAR sensemaking during mass rescue exercises

New study looks at SAR sensemaking during mass rescue exercises

A recent study undertaken by Germany’s DGzRS and Jönköping University studies the positioning of decision makers and their teams during mass-rescue exercises. Read more

Published: 31st January, 2023

Author: Tom Scott

Cospas-Sarsat looking to boost SAR responsiveness and system knowledge

Cospas-Sarsat looking to boost SAR responsiveness and system knowledge

The international satellite distress programme is hoping to improve the response rate to distress alert communications of maritime SAR organisations around the world. Read more

Published: 23rd January, 2023

Author: Tom Scott

IMRF Bookshop Closes with immediate effect

IMRF Bookshop Closes with immediate effect

We regret to announce that we have reluctantly decided to close the IMRF Bookshop with immediate effect. Read more

Published: 17th January, 2023

Updated: 30th January, 2023

Author: Wendy Webster

Sustainability top of the agenda at WMRC 2023

Sustainability top of the agenda at WMRC 2023

From funding and operating greener SAR operations to monitoring the impact of maritime SAR on the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, sustainability will be at the forefront on WMRC 2023 Read more

Published: 17th January, 2023

Author: Tom Scott

Getting back together: the IMRF’s impact in 2022

Getting back together: the IMRF’s impact in 2022

The IMRF takes a look back at the work it has achieved in 2022 as loosened pandemic-related restrictions meant the maritime SAR community could once again meet in person Read more

Published: 22nd December, 2022

Updated: 9th February, 2023

Author: Tom Scott

Lifeboat fleet to be in full force at WMRC 2023

Lifeboat fleet to be in full force at WMRC 2023

Next year’s WMRC is looking to display the international fleet of SAR lifeboats in Rotterdam Read more

Published: 22nd December, 2022

Updated: 4th January, 2023

Author: Tom Scott

IMRF to form working group to develop bespoke rescue boat course

IMRF to form working group to develop bespoke rescue boat course

The IMRF showcased the benefits of such a course to the ICAO/IMO JWG-SAR Read more

Published: 13th December, 2022

Author: Tom Scott

African SAR development remains vital to IMRF agenda

African SAR development remains vital to IMRF agenda

The IMRF has continued to support SAR organisations across Africa as part of its Global SAR Development programme in 2022 Read more

Published: 13th December, 2022

Updated: 22nd December, 2022

Author: Tom Scott

Seasons Greetings! IMRF Secretariat Closed for Holidays 23 December to 2 January 2023

Seasons Greetings! IMRF Secretariat Closed for Holidays 23 December to 2 January 2023

Seasons Greetings! The IMRF Secretariat will be closed for the holidays from 23 December to 2 January 2023. Read more

Published: 12th December, 2022

Updated: 22nd December, 2022

Author: Wendy Webster

Caroline Jupe named new IMRF CEO

Caroline Jupe named new IMRF CEO

The IMRF’s Head of Fundraising & Projects will take over from Theresa Crossley in February 2023. Read more

Published: 9th December, 2022

Updated: 4th January, 2023

Author: Tom Scott

#SARyouOK? - Video by Phil Bostock, Head of International Liaison for His Majesty’s Coastguard in the UK

#SARyouOK? - Video by Phil Bostock, Head of International Liaison for His Majesty’s Coastguard in the UK

Search and rescue first responders face pressures unlike any other industry. These individuals often put their own personal safety at risk every single day to ensure that those at sea are safe. Read more

Published: 6th December, 2022

Updated: 7th December, 2022

Author: Wendy Webster

#SARyouOK? - Phil Bostock, HM Coastguard

#SARyouOK? - Phil Bostock, HM Coastguard

Search and rescue first responders face pressures unlike any other industry. These individuals often put their own personal safety at risk every single day to ensure that those at sea are safe. Read more

Published: 6th December, 2022

Updated: 31st January, 2023

Author: Wendy Webster

Iceland to benefit from local version of Basic Rescue Boat Operator Manual

Iceland to benefit from local version of Basic Rescue Boat Operator Manual

ICE-SAR, the maritime SAR organisation of Iceland, will adapt the IMRF resource to meet its unique operating and training requirements Read more

Published: 1st December, 2022

Author: Tom Scott

Captain Noah Isa Amwe named winner of the IMRF’s People’s Choice Award 2022

Captain Noah Isa Amwe named winner of the IMRF’s People’s Choice Award 2022

Captain Amwe has been acknowledged for his leading role in several SAR operations in 2022 that saved more than 20 lives at sea. Read more

Published: 16th November, 2022

Author: Tom Scott

Cooperation and coordination showcased at second part of European Regional Meeting 2022

Cooperation and coordination showcased at second part of European Regional Meeting 2022

IMRF highlights the work done between SAR organisations during the second and final part of the European Regional Meeting Read more

Published: 16th November, 2022

Author: Tom Scott

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  • #SARyouOK? – Jacob Tas, Chief Executive Officer, KNRM

    #SARyouOK? – Jacob Tas, Chief Executive Officer, KNRM

    Jacob Tas talks about the sometimes tragic nature of maritime SAR operations and how SAR organisations must do their bit to support their crews during these difficult events.

  • Blog: Henk Spanjer, lecturer at MIWB and volunteer at KNRM

    Blog: Henk Spanjer, lecturer at MIWB and volunteer at KNRM

    We sit down with Henk Spanjer, the keynote speaker at this year's WMRC in Rotterdam, about his drive to help people in trouble at sea

  • The IMRF Centennial History Portal

    The IMRF Centennial History Portal

    The IMRF's Centennial History Portal looks to shed more light on the fascinating history of the IMRF and the maritime SAR sector.

  • Save The Date: IMRF MRO Subject Matter Expert Course, June 2024

    Save The Date: IMRF MRO Subject Matter Expert Course, June 2024

    The IMRF is pleased to announce that we will be hosting our fourth Maritime Mass Rescue Operations (MRO) Subject-Matter Expert Course in June 2024.

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  • SAR Matters: Defining Distress Continued ...

    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.

  • OLD - Join the IMRF - OLD

    OLD - Join the IMRF - OLD

    The IMRF brings together and represents the world’s maritime search and rescue organisations, including voluntary and governmental organisations, as well as suppliers to the sector, to improve maritime SAR capabilities worldwide.

  • WMRC 2023 - Registration Open

    WMRC 2023 - Registration Open

    The fifth World Maritime Rescue Congress will be held from 18–20 June 2023 in Rotterdam in the Netherlands. The Congress theme is: "Towards Sustainable Maritime SAR – Building on our History to Secure our Future."

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  • 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.

  • The IMRF #WomenInSAR Initiative

    The IMRF #WomenInSAR Initiative

    The #WomenInSAR initiative aims to increase the representation of women in the maritime sector generally and to provide support for, and raise the profile of, women in the maritime SAR sector specifically.

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