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 Read more
The IMRF is on the lookout for a host for the next WMRC, which will take place in 2027. Read more
We sit down with Pontus Hallin and Matthew Fader about their work and development on the Lifboat MRO tool for SAR organisations. Read more
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
The initiative will identify key challenges the SAR sector faces when it comes to climate change and effectively operating in the future. Read more
Dr Roberta Weisbrod, Executive Director of the WFSA, talks how her organisation is improving the safety of ferries worldwide, particularly when it comes to technology and vessel design. Read more
The Japan Association of Marine Safety (JAMS) held its London international seminar in March on the impact of MASS on coastguard functions. Read more
The SAR sector in New Zealand continue to look for ways to improve the mental health and wellbeing of all people involved. Read more
The Greek-based SAR organisation supported local rescue efforts in Turkey following the devastating earthquake in February. Read more
The programme is set to return in-person this year following several years of online webinars. Read more
We talk to Captain Amwe, winner of the 2022 IMRF People’s Choice Award, about his passion for maritime SAR and his involvement to inspire the next generation of SAR personnel. Read more
We talk to Shaw Fatu Morris, Mansaray Kadijatu and Mbunesie Njoya Nsangou Alvine Lure, all of whom attended the IMRF’s #WomenInSAR seminar in Morocco, about the importance of improving gender balance at SAR organisations in Africa Read more
We talk to Dominika Wanczyk from SOS Méditerranée about the importance of ensuring the right processes and training is in place to support SAR personnel and those they save. Read more
The scholarship programme will enable participants from SIDS and LDCs to attend, contribute to and benefit from the Congress in June. Read more
The IMRF shared its exciting plans for the next 12 months in its most recent webinar. Read more
David Jardine-Smith talks from personal experience to the IMRF about the importance of mental health and safety awareness in SAR organisations, regardless of your role in the SAR ecosystem. Read more
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
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
We regret to announce that we have reluctantly decided to close the IMRF Bookshop with immediate effect. Read more
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
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
Next year’s WMRC is looking to display the international fleet of SAR lifeboats in Rotterdam Read more
The IMRF showcased the benefits of such a course to the ICAO/IMO JWG-SAR Read more
The IMRF has continued to support SAR organisations across Africa as part of its Global SAR Development programme in 2022 Read more