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 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
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
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
What are the three top priorities to achieve the UN SDG #5 and empower women in the maritime community? Read more
La IMRF quisiera agradecer a GTMaritime por su donación a la IMRF en lugar de enviar regalos de Navidad a sus clientes. Read more
The IMRF would like to thank GTMaritime for their donation to the IMRF in lieu of sending out Christmas gifts to their customers. Read more
The IMRF has delivered its first two online SAR training courses in Africa, as part of its Global SAR Development Project. Read more
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of a former CEO of the IMRF’s predecessor organisation, the International Lifeboat Federation (ILF). Commander Michael Woodroffe RD RNR died earlier this month, aged 80. Read more
In response to our #WomenInSAR Report launched earlier this year. The IMRF has now produced Guidance to aid SAR organisations in increasing the representation of women in maritime SAR. Read more
It is often said that: ‘You cannot be what you cannot see’ but as part of the IMRF #WomenInSAR initiative we are determined to shine a light on the many inspirational women working in maritime SAR today as volunteers or as professionals building careers. Read more
Theresa Crossley, IMRF CEO, took part in a STEM (science technology, engineering and mathematics) roadshow at the end of September 2021. Read more
This year, the IMRF’s Asia Pacific Regional Centre (APRC) celebrates its tenth anniversary. Read more
To mark the forthcoming 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, (COP26), the IMRF would like to hear about your climate change initiatives and environmentally sustainable innovations. Read more
Earlier this year, the IMRF launched its Pandemic Response Guidance for maritime search and rescue organisations. The guidance is freely available to any organisation that might find it useful and can be downloaded from the IMRF’s website. Read more
Caroline Jupe, IMRF Head of Fundraising and Projects, has taken part in the Canadian national SARscene 2021 Conference, which was held from 25 September to 3 October 2021. Read more
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Captain Nick Guerchev, Chairman of BULSAR and past winner of the IMRF Vladimir Maksimov Award for Lifetime Achievement in the maritime SAR Sector. Read more
The votes have been counted and the winner of the IMRF People’s Choice Award 2021 has been announced. Read more
The annual IMRF European Regional Meeting was held online on 14 October 2021 for Members Only. Read more