The Editors of the Third Edition of Drowning are looking for an author to contribute to the sections: Submerged Motor Vehicle Rescue, Capsize Boat Rescue and Ferry Mass Rescue Operations. Please contact Cleeve Robertson at [email protected] for more information.

The IMRF has opened nominations for the prestigious IMRF 2024 Awards. As part of the Centenary celebrations, a new award category, the Patron’s Award, has been introduced, with the winner selected by Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence. bit.ly/3yMri77

Members of the #maritime #SAR sector gathered in #Victoria, #Canada, for the latest IMRF regional meeting and maritime SAR workshop. The event was the first time the IMRF had held a gathering like this in the Americas since the 2019 WMRC. Read more: bit.ly/3zfrCvp

We sit down with Captain Xu Fan, a distinguished helicopter captain and Operations Director at #Beihai Flying Rescue Service (#BFRS) in #China, to discuss his career and what inspired him to join the #maritime #SAR sector. Read more: bit.ly/460EyBE

The IMRF has opened nominations for the prestigious IMRF 2024 Awards. As part of the Centenary celebrations, a new award category, the Patron’s Award, has been introduced, with the winner selected by Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence. bit.ly/3yMri77

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. Click here to find out more and how to take part: bit.ly/4cyNm3J

The IMRF is celebrating its Centenary Anniversary! We've delved into our archives to bring you a selection of images showing the evolution of maritime SAR and the IMRF over the last 100 years. Click this link: bit.ly/4cIlOcb. #IMRFCentenary #MaritimeSAR

In our latest #FutureSAR video, Jacob Tas, CEO of the KNRM and Chair of the IMRF, notes how climate change poses a significant challenge, mainly due to its impact on the operational conditions of SAR personnel. Watch the full video here: bit.ly/3WiXJn7

As part of our #FutureSAR campaign, we spoke with Björn Gunnarsson, Search and Rescue Project Manager at the #Icelandic Association for Search and Rescue (#ICE-SAR) in #Iceland. Watch the latest video: youtube.com/watch?v=z8eZ7J…

Our 2023 Annual Report is now available. IMRF Chair Jacob Tas stated, “This past year has been a transformative year for the IMRF. As we reflect on 2023, we see a landscape filled with challenges and opportunities for the global maritime SAR community." bit.ly/46H8MtQ

Tthe IMRF is holding its first-ever #EDI seminar for the #maritime #SAR industry on 26 November in Thessaloniki in Greece, the day before the IMRF’s Annual Meeting begins on 27 November. Read more: bit.ly/3YDGkqK

From horse and carriage to slipways to cranes, we look at the development of Launch Methods for Rescue Craft over the past 100 years. bit.ly/4dOGdwQ

The Annual Meeting's programme and agenda have been finalised, and delegates can look forward to discussions on sustainability, MASS, innovative uses of rescue equipment, the IMRF's 2025 plans and more. DATE: 27-28 November PLACE: Thessaloniki, Greece international-maritime-rescue.org/Event/annual-m…

Our first Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) seminar is happening on 26 November. To prepare for this, we would like your input by completing a short online survey. The results will be presented during the EDI Seminar. Click here: surveymonkey.com/r/imrf-edi2024

The IMRF is searching for women that are part of their local #SAR organisation to act as #mentors for our #WomenInSAR Mentoring Scheme. This brilliant opportunity enables you to help #educate and #inspire current and potential maritime SAR recruits. bit.ly/4dCEGtT

India faces diverse geographical challenges. Our latest blog discusses how ITUS Group provides SAR capabilities, disaster management and SAR operations through comprehensive training, advanced equipment supply, and strategic collaborations. international-maritime-rescue.org/news/blog-anki…

It was yet another landmark moment for the IMRF as it held its second-ever #WomenInSAR training course as part of the organisation’s ongoing campaign to raise the representation of women in the maritime SAR sector. Read more: bit.ly/4cNc9AT #maritime #searchandrescue

Check out some of the photos from the IMRF's recent #WomenInSAR training course, which took place in Finland last week. You can also read more about what took place throughout the three-day event here: international-maritime-rescue.org/News/imrf-retu…

As part of our #FutureSAR campaign, we spoke with Björn Gunnarsson, Search and Rescue Project Manager at the #Icelandic Association for Search and Rescue (#ICE-SAR) in #Iceland. Watch the latest video: youtube.com/watch?v=z8eZ7J…

Fredrik J. Eriksen from Hansen Protection may not have a maritime SAR background, but living close to the ocean has profoundly influenced his life. From a young age, the local fjord has been his sanctuary, a place where he could recharge his batteries. bit.ly/3XxEHdk