International Maritime Rescue Federation Archives

International Maritime Rescue Federation publishes rescue boat service guide

13 May 2024

UK-based global non-profit the International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF) has released its first ever Rescue Boat Service Implementation Guide. Authored by David Whiddon, an instructor with the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, the comprehensive guide is designed to equip organisations with the essential tools and knowledge to develop a rescue boat search and rescue service. This […]

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Who’s Who: Maritime Movements for July/August 2023

1 September 2023

WORK BOAT WORLD: Anna Müller has been appointed as President of Volvo Penta and member of the Volvo Group management. She will replace Heléne Mellquist, who will leave the Volvo Group to join the investment company Latour as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Müller started her...

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Caroline Jupe named as new CEO of International Maritime Rescue Federation

16 December 2022

The International Maritime Rescue Federation has announced that Caroline Jupe has been named as its new CEO. Ms Jupe will take on the role from 1 February 2023 following the retirement of Theresa Crossley, who has been CEO since November 2017.

“We are delighted that Caroline has emerged as the best candidate from a strong field of applicants. Her commitment to supporting IMRF members, combined with her enthusiasm and vision for the organisation, really shines through. We are confident that she...

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International Maritime Rescue Federation launches #SARyouOK? mental health and wellbeing initiative

30 September 2022

^{Pictured: “Mental Health” concept art. Photo credit: Wokandapix via Pixabay.}

The International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF) has launched its #SARyouOK? initiative in a bid to promote awareness and further breakdown the stigma that is attached to mental health and wellbeing issues for those working in the maritime search-and-rescue (SAR) sector.

The initiative was first announced on the final day of the organisation’s G5 International Mass Rescue Conference in June 2022 in Gothenburg, Sweden,...

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