As you embark on a nautical journey into the New Year, may each wave bring forth sparkling moments of joy, & may your voyage be adorned with the success that comes from navigating life's currents. Here's to smooth sailing & a year filled with maritime accomplishments! ⛵️🌊✨

In the latest article in the IMRF's Centennial History series, Clay Evans looks at the growing importance of aviation in maritime SAR operations over the past 100 years. international-maritime-rescue.org/News/aviation-…

0ur 2024 season begins with a review of our 2023 taskings. But the highlightof the night is handing out Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary, Central & Arctic service awards to our members. Wonderful to see so many reaching 5 years of service with CCGA. #safeandtrusted

Its cold, dark & damp and the last thing on your mind is #maritimeSAR; for us, its the ideal time to focus on off-season projects. Yesterday we had the chance to share this journey with Citytv - youtu.be/2aMWnOOX2JU?si… City of Pickering Town of Ajax Town of Whitby, ON

In our latest interview for our #SARyouOK? initiative, Jori Nordström, CEO of FLBI says that building trust between the organisation and crew members is vital for them to share their anxieties and feelings. You can watch the full video interview here: international-maritime-rescue.org/news/saryouok-…

We sit down with Geoffrey Denman from the Canadian Coast Guard, the winner of the IMRF's Vladimir Maksimov Lifetime Achievement Award in 2023, to discuss his more than 40-year career in maritime SAR. international-maritime-rescue.org/News/blog-geof…

Ever wonder what a year is like for a volunteer #MaritimeSAR unit? Why not take a look out our 2023 retrospective and get a sneak peek under the hood - paramarinesar.ca/2023-a-season-… #safeandtrusted City of Pickering Town of Ajax Town of Whitby, ON

IMRF Members are invited to join our next Global Maritime SAR Forum on 6 March at 19:00 UTC on How a Maritime Automatic Speech Recognizer Will Improve Our SAR Capabilities’, and presented by Thomas Luebke from DGzRS in Germany. international-maritime-rescue.org/News/global-ma…

Today we take a moment to celebrate the invaluable contributions of our female members. Happy International Women’s Day to all the remarkable women who inspire us every day with their strength and determination. City of Pickering Town of Ajax Town of Whitby, ON #InternationalWomensDay

Our #SearchAndRescue stations on the #GreatLakes are gradually reopening for the season. Remember that waterways remain very cold at this time of year and take much longer to warm up than the air. Be safe when out on the water. canada.ca/en/canadian-co…

Despite the snow tonight, our crews geared up for the season with some old friends (line & knot refreshers). Its only weeks away... We are very excited to get back on the water assisting folks off of City of Pickering Town of Ajax Town of Whitby, ON and beyond.

How often do you train? Auxiliarists from USCG Auxiliary Orange Beach Gulf Coast recently spent some time with U.S. Coast Guard Station Pensacola training on some of their essential skills and improving joint efforts. 📸 USCG Auxiliary Orange Beach Gulf Coast.

Thanks to Royal Canadian Air Force #424Squadron and Trenton JRCC CCCOS for giving us a tour today. A wonderful opportunity to meet and share information with our #SARPartners . And topped off with visit to National Air Force Museum of Canada, what an experience!

🌊 Exciting news! 🚤 We’re gearing up to launch our Search and Rescue (SAR) vessel for the 2024 boating season! 🎉 Stay tuned for updates as we continue our mission to keep our waters safe. Let’s make this season one to remember! #SAR #BoatingSafety #2024SeasonLaunch ⚓️🔍

"Today, as the eclipse cast its celestial magic, PARA Marine Search and Rescue was out on the water, ensuring safety for all. 🌒 Our team stood ready to assist and protect, even under the moon' s. Hope you all stayed safe and enjoyed the show! #MarineSafety #EclipseWatch

Dive into our early season preparations! 🌊 Today, in the pool, we immersed our crews in sea survival skills. From mastering a life raft to perfecting throw bag & life ring skills, even practicing with a Jason’s cradle, we’re ready for any challenge. 🚤💪 #SeaSurvival

🇨🇦🙌 It's #NationalVolunteerWeek A chance to celebrate our members, from all our crew to a supportive board. During every training session, patrol, rescue, and community event their passion to assist is see. 🚤👏 City of Pickering Town of Ajax Town of Whitby, ON

Excited to have The New Recruits with PARA Marine Search and Rescue and Toronto Search and Rescue in the classroom today! Hands-on SAR education prepares them for any emergency. T-SAR Marine Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary, Central & Arctic #SARpartners #MarineSAR #TorontoSAR #Education

#DYK SAR in Canada is a shared responsibility between federal, provincial, territorial & local governments? Royal Canadian Air Force & @CoastGuardCan are responsible for #SAR on federal waters and cases involving aircraft in distress, while provinces are responsible for humanitarian missions.