We spoke with Fredrik J. Eriksen, Director of Sales at Hansen Protection, about his admiration for the work of SAR organisations and the importance of developing crucial lifesaving equipment for maritime SAR organisations Read more
More than 40 members of the IMRF community came together in Finland for another bespoke and engaging course that enabled women in maritime SAR the chance to learn from one another. Read more
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Agenda for maritime SAR’s first-ever EDI seminar is now available Read more
Björn Gunnarsson at ICE-SAR in Iceland speaks about the profound impacts of climate change on Icelandic towns and habours due to rising sea levels. Read more
The IMRF’s latest Annual Report is available to read in full for the maritime SAR community. Read more
With diverse geographical challenges, India requires a robust and dynamic approach to disaster management and SAR operations. ITUS Group is at the forefront of this mission, enhancing the nation's SAR capabilities through comprehensive training, advanced equipment supply, and strategic collaborations. Read more
The two-day event will celebrate the past, present and future of the IMRF as it celebrates its 100th anniversary as a leading voice of the global SAR community. Read more
More than 30 members of the maritime SAR community gathered in Fareham, UK, for this year’s MRO SME, which covered some of the main challenges and best practices involved with modern MRO incidents. Read more
The conference will focus on both maritime and aviation SAR operations and processes as the IMRF looks to enhance its presence in both sectors Read more
We sit down with Caroline Lukaszyk from the WHO to discuss this year’s World Drowning Prevention Day and the significance of the maritime SAR sector in promoting drowning prevention methods. Read more
The IMRFs IMO representative, Roly McKie, has recently produced some information that is of operational concern to SAR rescue boat, SAR aircraft and MRCC operators. Read more
Jacob Tas, Chair of the IMRF and CEO at KNRM, discusses the impact on the operational conditions of SAR personnel owing to the growing challenges of climate change. Read more
The IMRF recently attended the IMO’s Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR), alongside the SAR Working Group. Read more
We sit down with Captain Xu Fan from BFRS to discuss some of the incidents he has responded to in his career and how his need to continuously improve his skills is driving him. Read more
The IMRF is celebrating its 100th anniversary since its founding in July 1924 as the International Lifeboat Federation. Read more
The IMRF has partnered with CHIRP to launch the pilot programme of the #SaferSAR initiative, which aims to gather the collective experiences of SAR professionals worldwide to make SAR operations more effective and safer. Read more
The IMRF is once again looking to raise the profile and awareness of women in the maritime SAR sector with the launch of its latest #WomenInSAR mentoring scheme. Read more
Members of the maritime SAR sector came together in Victoria, Canada, for the latest IMRF regional meeting and maritime SAR workshop, the first gathering like this in the Americas since the 2019 WMRC. Read more
The RNLI and KNRM celebrations brought much awareness to the crucial work SAR organisations undertake daily. Read more
The prestigious IMRF Awards return for an tenth year to recognise volunteer and professional SAR personnel, organisations and technologies from around the world. Read more
IMO Working Groups included a focus on autonomous vessels and maritime safety on MASS and SAR. Read more
We spoke with Tyler Brand, Superintendent of SAR in the Western region of Canada, a man of many talents and a passion for all things SAR Read more