SAR Academy Webinars and Podcasts

In addition to structured e-learning modules, the Academy also offers a wider programme of webinars, podcasts and supporting resources designed to encourage knowledge sharing and ongoing professional learning. Here is the first podcast and webinar, watch this space for more...

Podcast: How safety practices transfer across maritime SAR

How can safety practices developed in one maritime SAR organisation work just as effectively in another? Read more

IMRF launches the first global session for SAR Academy on GMDSS

The IMRF ran the first session of its Maritime SAR Academy for 2026 with a global webinar, introducing a new e-learning platform that will provide free, comprehensive SAR training. The session is available to rewatch for those who missed it. Read more

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IMRF leads industry-wide forum on tackling battery fires in search and rescue

Alongside the University of Queensland, the IMRF led a day of discussions that explored the risks and responses to the growing issue of battery fires on board car carriers, ferries, fishing vessels, tugs and leisure craft and small work boats.
The Maritime SAR Academy: A Global e-Learning Platform

Thanks to a major three-year grant from The TK Foundation, the IMRF has launched the Maritime SAR Academy for maritime SAR personnel and commercial seafarers. It is a modern, accessible e-learning programme designed to strengthen lifesaving capability worldwide.
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IMRF Global Maritime SAR System Review continues with regional workshop in Ghana

Representatives from nine African countries gathered in Accra, Ghana, for the third regional workshop of the Global Maritime SAR System Review, identifying key challenges and opportunities for strengthening maritime search and rescue across the continent.

Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) and SAR

Commercial MASS and remotely operated vessels could play a significant part in future maritime SAR operations to help improve capabilities and operations.
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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.
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.
MRO (Mass Rescue Operations Guidance)

The IMRF has developed the most comprehensive guidance available for planning and preparing for Mass Rescue Operations (MROs) in the maritime environment.
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