Become a SAR Member SAR Membership SAR Membership is for organisations from all over the world which are involved in operational maritime SAR, for example, coastguards, regional coordination centres, navies, lifeboat organisations and maritime safety authorities and administrations. We include both voluntary and NGO organisations involved in SAR. Examples of existing SAR members are: the Australia Maritime Safety Authority, RNLI, Swedish Sea Rescue Society, Cayman Island Coast Guard, Liberia Maritime Authority, Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary (National), Ghana Maritime Authority, Uruguay Navy, Belgium Airforce and Bristow. You can see our current list of Members here. Annual membership fees for SAR MembersLarge: £3,700Medium: £1,700Small: £370 To determine the most appropriate level of membership subscription for each organisation, we use the turnover or budget for SAR. Every Full member pays the appropriate amount based on their funds, for example, an organisation with a turnover of more than €4 million would be a Full large member and an organisation with a budget of €100,000 would be a Full small member. This means that, proportionally, everyone pays an amount that is appropriate to their organisation’s funds. Please declare the most appropriate category for your organisation below, please note that the IMRF reserve to right to refuse your application if the Trustees feel that your declaration below is not accurate to the size of your organisation. Turnover or budget Membership size Membership fee €4 million and over Large £3,700 €400,000 to €4 Million Medium £1,700 €400,000 Small £370 The membership form below only takes 5 minutes to complete. There are two options: you can fill in the online membership form, or if you prefer, you can download the editable PDF, and then once complete, email it to our Community Support Officer: [email protected] Read on to find out about the many benefits your organisation will get when you become a SAR member. Build meaningful relationships with SAR organisations worldwide - Connect with national and volunteer SAR agencies, maritime authorities, NGOs, technology providers and training institutions. SAR Membership opens doors to collaboration, partnership development, and sector-wide visibility. Stay informed with the latest sector knowledge - Access updates on the latest news such as emerging risks, new technologies, international standards, regulatory developments, and global best practice. Members benefit from timely information that supports strategic planning and innovation. Participate in IMRF webinars, conferences, and events - Receive invitations to exclusive learning and networking opportunities, both online and in person, where members share experiences, explore new approaches and contribute to sector-wide improvement. These events, such as the Global Maritime SAR Forum and the Maritime SAR Aviation Panel provide a platform to showcase expertise, learn from peers, and engage with other SAR leaders. Support safer seas worldwide - Membership demonstrates a commitment to improving maritime safety and strengthening global SAR capability. It positions your organisation as an active contributor to a safer, more resilient maritime environment. Access specialist SAR advice - Learn from our guidance and resources through the vast array of manuals and guidelines covering all aspects of SAR operations. Be part of the members portal - Access a private members-only area on the IMRF website, containing exclusive SAR resources, links to up and coming webinars, a library of recorded Global Maritime SAR Forum webinars and a members noticeboard. Access IAMSAR aligned e-learning courses - Sign up to IMRF’s e-Learning Platform Maritime SAR Academy, which brings together high‑quality online training, workshops and knowledge‑sharing opportunities delivered by recognised SAR practitioners and subject‑matter experts. Stay updated on the latest SAR news - Read the IMRF Weekly, featuring activities at the IMRF, blogs and updates from the global SAR community. Benefit from the IMRF’s advocacy work at the IMO, WHO, ICRC, ICAO - Access comprehensive briefings and reports. The IMRF ensures that the perspective of the global SAR community is represented when policy is developed. Contribute to shaping sector-led specific initiatives - Contribute to Women in SAR, Climate Change and Future SAR, Mental Health and SAR, Safety in SAR. Participate in the IMRF Lifeboat Crew Exchange Programme(s) - this is a unique and invaluable opportunity for maritime search and rescue (SAR) professionals worldwide to come together, collaborate, and learn in a week long event each year. This program offers hands-on training, challenging scenarios, and a chance to exchange insights into different rescue techniques, operational methods, and specialised equipment. Sign up for the Rescue Coordination Centre Exchange - A unique opportunity to broaden expertise in SAR operations, learn new techniques, explore diverse operational structures, and bring back valuable insights. For further information, contact us at [email protected] Manage Cookie Preferences