[01 July 2024] – London – The International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF), the world’s leading non-governmental organisation for the development and improvement of maritime search and rescue (SAR) capacity and operational…
The International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF) has announced the launch of its #SaferSAR initiative, which will look to enable global search and rescue (SAR) organisations to better collect, analyse and…
The award recognises the Inmarsat Maritime Safety team’s commitment to enhancing global search-and-rescue capabilities through a combination of advanced technology, training, and expert support. 19 October 2023 – Inmarsat Maritime, a…
Replaces former IMO Secretary-General Sir Efthimios Mitropoulos following an 11-year tenure Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, the husband of Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal, has been named the Patron…
Nominations open for IMRF Awards 2023 to highlight global SAR community Nominations have opened for this year’s International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF) annual awards, which looks to recognise volunteer and…
The International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF) has launched its #SARyouOK? initiative in a bid to promote awareness and further breakdown the stigma that is attached to mental health and wellbeing…
IMRF launches Pandemic Response Guidance for Maritime SAR Organisations New manual provides vital recommendations for operational planning and response in health emergencies The International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF), supported by Lloyd’s…
International Maritime Rescue Federation elects new board IMRF members elected their new Board of Trustees yesterday (18 June) at their Quadrennial General Meeting (QGM) in Vancouver. The meeting followed on…
The IMRF (International Maritime Rescue Federation) and The Nautical Institute have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) agreeing to work together on projects that support both organisations’ shared objective to improve safety…
Voting has opened for the IMRF’s People’s Choice Award, and the finalist attracting the most votes on facebook will be announced as the winner on Thursday 8 November. The finalists…
The International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF), the international charity preventing loss of life in the world’s waters, has held a two day Inter Regional Mass Rescue Workshop for the Asia…
Anyone with knowledge of an individual or team that has been made an exceptional contribution to maritime search and rescue is being urged to submit an entry for theInternational Maritime…
The IMRF’s Mass Rescue Operations (MRO) Project shares lessons learned in these very challenging SAR events via conferences and workshops and in our online material at www.imrfmro.org. Building on the success…
The International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF) has been awarded $450,000 USD by The TK Foundation to support its work building vital maritime search and rescue (SAR) capability in Africa. The funding will be…
The International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF), the international charity focussed on preventing loss of life in the world’s waters, has announced that Theresa Crossley will be its new Chief Executive.…
Individuals and organisations are urged to nominate anyone involved in maritime search and rescue who deserves recognition for exceptional service The International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF) is calling for nominations and…
IMRF brings together international experts to improve planning and resolve challenges Every year more than 400,000 people lose their lives in the world’s waters1, but many of these deaths could…
SEARCH AND RESCUE ‘HEROES’ ANNOUNCED AT FIRST IMRF INTERNATIONAL AWARDS EVENT London, Wednesday, November 16. – Stories of dedication, selflessness, innovation, courage and bravery dominated the events held in Washington…
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London, Monday, October 17. Representatives from the African SAR (search and rescue) Group were able to pick up ideas on how to create a model based on the Maritime Rescue…
Dear SAR Colleagues, We are delighted to provide the Summary Report and copies of the presentations made at the 3rdIMRF APRC Regional Development Meeting held last month in Ningbo. I would like…
IMRF REVEALS LONG LIST OF H.E.R.O. AWARD ENTRIES FROM MARITIME SEARCH AND RESCUE TEAMS WORLDWIDE London, Monday, October 10. The International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF) today reveals the long…
IMRF LIFEBOAT CREW EXCHANGE PROGRAMME WILL INVOLVE 13 EUROPEAN RESCUE ORGANISATIONS London, Monday, September 19. For the fifth consecutive year, rescue volunteers from European nations are to participate next…
September 2016: Inmarsat (LSE:ISAT.L), the leading provider of global mobile satellite communications services will commemorate the untimely passing earlier this year of one of the architects of its Maritime Safety Operations network by…
London, Monday, July 18. The IMRF H.E.R.O awards – launched in April this year – are attracting nominations of dedicated and innovative individuals and SAR teams from around the world…