International Women’s Day (IWD) is an opportunity to shine a light on the achievements of women from all walks of life, celebrate their contributions to all sectors and provide an…
IMRF marks International Women in Engineering Day with STEM Toolkit for maritime SAR Today, Wednesday 23 June, is International Women in Engineering Day and to mark this important date the International…
IMRF delivers tailored training to boost maritime SAR capabilities across Africa The International Maritime Rescue Federation has held a basic rescue boat operating course, in conjunction with the RNLI, specifically tailored…
World’s maritime search and rescue experts gather in Vancouver Some of the world’s leading maritime search and rescue experts will be meeting in Vancouver, Canada to share knowledge and improve…
Maritime SAR organisations urged to celebrate successful rescue operations Exceptional actions deserve international recognition in the IMRF Awards 2019 “Every day all around the world, maritime search and rescue (SAR) volunteers…
Celebrating women in maritime search and rescue Women are helping to save lives at sea every day all around the world “There are women in lifeboat crews, women leading national…
The International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF) has launched the IMRF Awards 2018 and is calling for nominations and entries from around the world. The Awards are unique, in that they…
NEW SKILLS LEARNED BY 65 LIFEBOAT CREW MEMBERS IN 5THYEAR OF EXCHANGES London, Thursday, October 13. Helicopter crash training, survival techniques in cold water, rescuing crew mates from capsized boats…
REPORT FINDS SHIP FIRES POSE A REAL THREAT TO MARITIME SAFETY London, Tuesday, July 12. Ship fires pose a threat to maritime safety in Europe with the highest risk…
London, Thursday, June 2. A new lifeboat has been donated to the Hellenic Rescue Team (HRT) by fellow International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF) members the Norwegian Society for Sea Rescue…
Singapore sets high standards for Maritime Safety London, Wednesday, October 14. Search and rescue exponents from across Asia heard about Singapore’s Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) safety success at an…
London, Thursday, September 17. Rescue volunteers from across 13 European nations are to participate next week in the fourth, seven day Lifeboat Crew Exchange Programme organised by the International Maritime Rescue…
Help needed for rescue teams in the Med London, Tuesday, September 1. Mediterranean Rescue Services are in urgent need of support because they are struggling to keep up with the replacement…
London, Tuesday, May 5. Migrant rescue will be one of a range of important issues to be discussed at the International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF)’s World Maritime Rescue Congress to…
IMRF European Regional Meeting 2014 Hosted By Meeting Reports The IMRF European Regional Meeting Conclusions (pdf view and download) and the IMRF Meeting Summary are now available fordownloading on the IMRF European Regional…