About the Guide

The primary aim of the Rescue Boat Service Implementation Guide is to give organisations the background and knowledge to assist them with developing a Rescue Boat Search and Rescue Service.

This resource has been designed as a guidance document and can be adapted to suit the local environment and context of each organisation.

It includes information on the process of service implementation, researching the need for a rescue boat service, information on carrying out risk assessments, stakeholder engagement, people, equipment, and facilities. It has various templates that can be adapted to use in different locations.

This resource will be reviewed every three years. If you have any comments, feedback or require any support with the use of these resources, please contact the IMRF on the following address: [email protected]

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Join the IMRF

To further assist you in developing your maritime SAR service why not join the IMRF? We bring together and represents the world’s maritime search and rescue (SAR) organisations, including voluntary and governmental organisations, as well as industry suppliers and commercial companies, to improve maritime SAR capabilities worldwide.

IMRF Members around the world support each other and share knowledge, experience, expertise and innovations through our programme of webinars, conferences, meetings, events, forums and other activities.

We offer a number of Membership options - from Full Membership to Affiliate Membership - so that your SAR organisation has access to the best information for maritime SAR, as well as access to the world's largest network of SAR personnel.

If you are interested in becoming a Member and joining our community, kindly visit our membership pages for further information and to complete our application form.

In addition as a member of the IMRF, your organisation can access the SAR Training Academy.