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IMRF brings maritime SAR into wider international safety discussion

The role of search and rescue (SAR) within the wider safety system was the focus of an interactive workshop delivered by the IMRF and international partners at the 16th World Confe...

NSRI urges caution as spring tide coincides with school holidays

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IMRF announces 10 finalists for its 2026 Awards

Ten finalists from seven countries have been shortlisted for the IMRF Awards 2026, recognising the work of SAR professionals, volunteer crews and organisations across the internati...

India Joins Elite Navies As INS Nipun Boosts Submarine Rescue Capabilities

INS Nipun, the second indigenously built Nistar-class Diving Support Vessel, was formally commissioned into the Indian Navy at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai on Monday.The commission...

IMRF to bring maritime SAR priorities to international discussions

The IMRF will take part in three international meetings between September and December, as part of its ongoing advocacy work, raising issues that affect maritime SAR and ensuring t...

IMRF Lifeboat Crew Exchange 2026 brings international SAR crews together to share skills and experience

From 19 to 26 September, the 12th IMRF Lifeboat Crew Exchange brought SAR professionals together from across Europe for practical training, operational visits and the opportunity t...

Building a stronger global maritime SAR system for the future

Maritime search and rescue (SAR) services around the world are facing changing demands. Increased passenger vessel traffic, climate-related events and expanding responsibilities fo...

IMRF and IMSO join forces to strengthen maritime safety

The IMRF and the International Mobile Satellite Organization (IMSO) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation between the organisations and help bri...

#WomenInSAR Mentoring Scheme

IMRF brings maritime SAR perspective to international discussions on armed conflict at sea

The IMRF has brought the practical needs of civilian maritime search and rescue (SAR) services into international discussions on how the law applicable to armed conflict at sea sho...

The history of rescue craft design - Part 2

The IMRF began its journey over 100 years ago as the International Lifeboat Conference (ILC) and later, the International Lifeboat Federation. It is not surprising, therefore, that...

IMRF training strengthens on-scene coordination SAR capabilities in the Western Indian Ocean

Effective coordination can make a critical difference during a maritime emergency. Search and rescue (SAR) personnel must be able to assess changing conditions, coordinate multiple...

RNLI rescue vessel taking on water with 12 people onboard

RNLI rescue vessel taking on water with 12 people onboard

From survival at sea to AI: exploring the GMSF webinar back catalogue

New technology is changing how people call for help, how survivors can be located and how rescue operations are carried out. At the same time, SAR personnel continue to face famili...

Tramore RNLI help rescue two sailors in the Celtic Sea

Sligo Bay RNLI evacuates casualty from Coney Island in choppy seas

SAREX-2026 Enhances Maritime Rescue Readiness Through Technology And Global Cooperation

The Indian Coast Guard conducted the 12th National Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX-2026) off Paradip, Odisha, under the aegis of the National Maritime Search and Rescue...

Nine-year-old boy dies after drowning at Kleinmond lagoon

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Rescue Operation Off South Africa Turns Tragic as Rescuers Are Killed

A rescue operation off the southern coast of South Africa’s Western Cape region went horribly wrong on Wednesday, September 30, with three of the resc...

Sailor rescued moments before yacht sank after running aground off coast - watch here

A sailor has been rescued after their yacht ran aground and began sinking off the coast.

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Britain reminded that the RNLI are absolutely remarkable

A group of people you don't know volunteer to pile into high seas to save lives every single day, and we’d like you to stop for a moment and think about just how remarkable that re...

Indian Navy Augments Its Submarine Rescue Capability

Commissioned on August 31, INS Nipun significantly augments the Navy’s specialist diving, underwater intervention, salvage, and submarine rescue support capability.