An international advisory board and a user test group are ensuring the Maritime SAR Academy remains relevant, accurate, and easy to use.

The Maritime SAR Academy consists of:

• Core IAMSAR e-learning: Course families aligned to Volumes I–III: system and governance, mission coordination, and mobile facilities - supported by scenarios, checklists and job aids.
• Guidance-to-learning modules: Short, applied modules based on IMRF resources, including Mass Rescue Operations (MRO), HNS incidents, climate adaptation, pandemic response, flood response, trainer skills, mental health, and safety reporting.
• Shipping track: Role-based content for commercial shipping.
• Blended learning: Regular webinars, onboarding/train-the-trainer sessions, and links to live courses (e.g., MRO Subject-Matter Expert).
• Inclusive, global access: Multilingual, mobile-friendly content, with low-bandwidth/offline options to support users everywhere.

2026 Modules

• Introduction to IAMSAR and Global SAR System
• SAR Planning and Risk Assessment
• Search Planning Fundamentals
• On-Scene Coordination
• Communications in SAR Operations
• Conducting Search Patterns
• Acting as On-Scene Coordinator (OSC)
• Communication Procedures for Mobile Units
• Mass Rescue Operations 101

IMRF reserves the right to change titles and the publication date of e-learning modules depending upon individual needs and demands within production schedules.

For further information please contact Maritime SAR Academy Project Manager - Paul Duffy