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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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The 2022 IMRF Awards are now open for nominations

Its time to recognise your colleagues for their exceptional actions and applaud their expertise and skills in conducting SAR rescue operations. Nominations for the 2022 IMRF Awards are now open.
The IMRF’s #WomenInSAR Initiative … Three Years On

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.
Blog: #WomenInSAR - Martina Capriotti

We talk to Martina Capriotti, a water rescue trainer and board member of the Italian Federation of Aquatic Rescue (FISA), about the IMRF’s upcoming International #WomenInSAR training and seminar, as well as the role of women in modern SAR operations.
Podcast: Why Gender Balance in Maritime SAR Matters

Caroline Jupe, IMRF’s Head of Fundraising & Projects, sits down with Jori Nordström from the Finnish Lifeboat Institution and Michael Vlasto, former IMRF Chair and Chair of the IMRF Awards committee, to discuss why gender balance matters in maritime search and rescue (SAR).

The 2022 IMRF Awards are now open for nominations

Its time to recognise your colleagues for their exceptional actions and applaud their expertise and skills in conducting SAR rescue operations. Nominations for the 2022 IMRF Awards are now open.
The IMRF’s #WomenInSAR Initiative … Three Years On

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.
Gearing up for World Drowning Prevention Day

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.
IMRF celebrates SAR first responders on World Day for Health and Safety at Work

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.
Take part: Your SAR Experiences During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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.
Webinar – Specialist SAR Operations – Dealing with Potential Contamination at the Rescue Site

IMRF Members were treated to a special webinar on 16 March on ‘Specialist SAR Operations: Dealing with Potential Contamination’.
IMRF to Develop Leading International E-Learning Platform

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.
Join our Future Technology Panel

The IMRF is looking for some of our smaller and newer members to join our upcoming Future Technology Panels.
Daisy Gallardo Delgardo Awarded Title of ‘Illustrious Daughter’ of Puerto Montt

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.
Celebrating International Women’s Day

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.

Chapter 20: The On Scene Coordinator

Command, Control, Coordination, Communication
Chapter 19: The SAR Mission Coordinator

Command, Control, Coordination, Communication
International Mass Rescue Conference (G5) – Last Remaining Places Available

There are only 20 places left. Registration closes on the 31 May 2022. To secure your place, please make sure you have paid the registration fee by 31 May 2022.
Chapter 17: Command, Control & Coordination

Command, Control, Coordination, Communication
Join the IMRF

Be part of the international NGO that is working to improve global maritime SAR capability. IMRF Members support each other and share knowledge, experience, expertise and innovations through the programme of webinars, conferences, meetings, forums and other activities.
Chapter 28: Exercises and Drills

Training, Exercises and Drills, and Learning from Experience
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.
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Chapter 18: The SAR Coordinator

Command, Control, Coordination, Communication
The IMRF & Our Mission