Safe Boating Programme

The Safe Boating Programme provides a practical in-water experience for both swimmers and non-swimmers.

Participants will gain the skills and confidence to keep them safe when boating.

Each participant receives an official Coastguard Boating Education Safe Boating certificate.

For more information please visit www.safeboating.co.nz.

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Celebrating 100 Years of International Co-operation in Maritime SAR

In 2024, the IMRF celebrates its 100th anniversary. However, the important work of the maritime SAR community long predates that and provides a crucial link to the federation’s future.
Save The Date: IMRF Annual Meeting 2023

The IMRF's Annual Meeting will take place on 7-8 November 2023 in Norway. This meeting is kindly hosted by the Norwegian Society for Sea Rescue (RS) at their Training Centre, RS Noatun, in Horten in Norway,
#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

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

#WomenInSAR training events in Africa help to promote women in maritime

The IMRF held two #WomeninSAR training events in Africa in early 2023 to promote and celebrate women in the maritime SAR industry.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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

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

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

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.
Basic Rescue Boat Operator Manual & Search Cards

This manual, together with the accompanying Rescue Boat Operator Search Cards, provides recommended best practice for any organisation looking at introducing basic training in Rescue Boat SAR operations.