Jaakko Heikkilä has joined the IMRF as its new International Programme Manager Read more
IDRA is looking identify ways that climate change is impacting drowning risks and ways for SAR organisations to tackle them Read more
The new online training academy will offer IMRF members and organisations throughout Africa the opportunity to undertake essential maritime SAR training on-demand and at their own pace Read more
The IMRF is deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Jared Blows, Chief at the MRCC in Cape Town. Jared passed away at home on 22 June 2023, shortly after returning from international technical engagements. Read more
KNRM showcased the rescue boats and expertise of the SAR crews and volunteers in Rotterdam to showcase the exceptional capabilities of maritime SAR organisations Read more
WMRC 2023 brought together the world’s SAR community for the first time in four years to showcase the incredible work done by SAR organisations and highlight some of the important work still to be done. Read more
The new board of trustees will be led by Jacob Tas, CEO of the KNRM, and Cia Sjöstedt, CEO of the SSRS Read more
Roly will sit on several IMO committees on behalf of the IMRF and its members, and become the organisation’s in-house SAR expert. Read more
The IMRF is on the lookout for a host for the next WMRC, which will take place in 2027. Read more
The IMRF Awards recognises volunteer and professional personnel, teams and organisations from across the maritime SAR community for their dedication to saving lives at sea. Read more
The initiative will identify key challenges the SAR sector faces when it comes to climate change and effectively operating in the future. Read more
The Japan Association of Marine Safety (JAMS) held its London international seminar in March on the impact of MASS on coastguard functions. Read more
The SAR sector in New Zealand continue to look for ways to improve the mental health and wellbeing of all people involved. Read more
The Greek-based SAR organisation supported local rescue efforts in Turkey following the devastating earthquake in February. Read more
The programme is set to return in-person this year following several years of online webinars. Read more
The scholarship programme will enable participants from SIDS and LDCs to attend, contribute to and benefit from the Congress in June. Read more
The IMRF shared its exciting plans for the next 12 months in its most recent webinar. Read more
A recent study undertaken by Germany’s DGzRS and Jönköping University studies the positioning of decision makers and their teams during mass-rescue exercises. Read more
The international satellite distress programme is hoping to improve the response rate to distress alert communications of maritime SAR organisations around the world. Read more
From funding and operating greener SAR operations to monitoring the impact of maritime SAR on the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, sustainability will be at the forefront on WMRC 2023 Read more
The IMRF takes a look back at the work it has achieved in 2022 as loosened pandemic-related restrictions meant the maritime SAR community could once again meet in person Read more
Next year’s WMRC is looking to display the international fleet of SAR lifeboats in Rotterdam Read more
The IMRF showcased the benefits of such a course to the ICAO/IMO JWG-SAR Read more
The IMRF has continued to support SAR organisations across Africa as part of its Global SAR Development programme in 2022 Read more