The international charity preventing loss of life in the world’s waters
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The international charity focussed on preventing loss of life in the world’s waters.
Who Are We?
International Credibility
The IMRF is the international charity focussed on preventing loss of life in the world’s waters.
As the representative body of the world’s maritime rescue services, the IMRF holds consultative status at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) the United Nations’ specialised inter-governmental agency for maritime affairs.
We serve and support our members and the maritime SAR community and help improve maritime SAR development by: • Creating effective partnerships; • Facilitating cooperation & collaboration; • Coordinating international projects; • Researching existing and emerging challenges; • Providing forums for open exchange of knowledge and information; • Representing & advocating internationally. IMRF Members come from across the maritime SAR spectrum, both governmental and non-governmental organisations. These organisations include Rescue Coordination Centres, Coast Guards, Lifeboat Services, Life Saving Groups, Maritime Administrations, Suppliers to the sector, and Technology and Communication Developers. We welcome and work with all organisations that share our humanitarian goal of preventing loss of life in the world’s waters.
We work at the IMO to encourage practical regulation that does not impose unreasonable cost on industry, States or maritime SAR services, but will improve safety and SAR; and to improve the SAR guidance available at the global level, including the International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue (IAMSAR) Manual. The IMRF is the only organisation at the IMO solely focussed on improving maritime search and rescue. The IMRF also works closely with IMO member States and the IMO secretariat to complete the Global SAR Plan, the essential network of facilities for maritime SAR coordination across the world, so as to provide a consistency of communication and response. To date, we have established regional groups working to this end in South America, North West and West Africa, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region.
What Are We Doing?
Over 90 Years of Achievement
The IMRF exists to prevent loss of life, to promote safety and to provide relief from disaster at sea and on inland waters throughout the world by:
Since our foundation in 1924 as the International Lifeboat Federation (ILF), our member organisations have worked in unity to overcome many common challenges, openly sharing their ideas, developments and experiences for the benefit of all.
• Promoting cooperation, exchange of information, research and development, advice and consultancy between maritime search and rescue services of the world; • Encouraging and promoting the formation and development of maritime search and rescue services throughout the world; and • The promotion of public education and awareness regarding water safety. The IMRF has projects that will improve safety and rescue response for all those heading out on the water.
Much of the lifesaving technology in common use today is as a direct result of this international cooperation. Our members have also provided practical start-up assistance and encouragement to newly-established and developing SAR organisations, which struggle to provide life-saving services in the world’s poorer regions.
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Facing Common Challenges Together… Every year, it is estimated, more than 372,000 lives are lost to the world’s waters.
Sharing Sharing valuable experience, best practices, new ideas and lessons learned.
In the Developed World In most developed countries, thanks to the efforts of our member organisations, those who get into trouble on the water can depend on timely and effective maritime rescue services.
Improving Pooling our experience and resources in cost-effective common projects. Developing new practices, technologies and systems for the benefit of all.
Our members save thousands of lives each year. This humanitarian service is provided free of charge, in many cases by committed volunteers. Working together through the IMRF our Members combine their strengths to address common challenges. “Together we are stronger”
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Developing competence through exchanges, secondments, and temporary assignments. Mentoring and guiding new and developing organisations.
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In the Developing World Unfortunately, water users in many developing regions do not yet have safety and emergency services available to them. They depend heavily on their waters for food and transportation, and risk their lives every day just to survive.
Representing Raising general awareness of maritime safety. Being the independent voice of the world’s maritime emergency services.
Improvements in maritime safety can best be brought about if other social priorities (as expressed in the UN’s Millennium Goals) are also properly addressed. Working directly with the local community and with other development partners, we seek to prevent further tragic losses of life and to make real and lasting changes.
Supporting Establishing community-centred safety and emergency response units. Helping them to become operationally effective, self-reliant and selfsustaining.
Responding Preparing for large scale disasters and global threats. Organising coordinated international response to large scale emergencies. International Maritime Rescue Federation | 5
Why Donate? As a registered charity, we depend heavily on donations and memberships to fulfil our mission. Our overall objectives are delivered through a set of integrated projects and resources. Our member organisations and their personnel give freely of their time and resources in support of these projects. But you can help us too by donating financially, or by becoming an IMRF Member or Supporter.
How to Donate? • Donate by PayPal, Credit and Debit Card • By Bank Transfer • By Cheque • Donate by Shopping - You can now participate in the “Give as You Live” scheme and it doesn’t cost you a penny extra! Visit our “Donate page” at www.international-maritime-rescue.org for information and links.
We Are an Accredited International Charity To undertake this work the IMRF needs to continue to build a membership and financial supporter base that will allow us to deliver on our commitment to reduce the loss of life in the world’s waters. The value of the work we are doing is measured by improving maritime SAR capability around the world. Preventing loss of life in the world’s waters is why we exist. We are making significant progress – but can do nothing without our members and supporters. We encourage you to get involved.
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Your Donation Will Help… To Establish sustainable community-led development programmes, which: • Improve awareness & education • Promote safety & survival • Provide effective emergency communication & response • Encourage community self-help To Improve and Share • Safe practices • Knowledge & skills • Craft, equipment & systems technology • Business & financial management competence
To Develop • International awareness of maritime risk • Proactive international partnerships to support our work in coastal communities To Respond • To emerging maritime risks & challenges • To major disasters & other emergencies beyond normal capability
“We want to prevent further tragic losses of life and make real and lasting changes.�
“Working together our members combine their strengths to address common challenges.�
Become a Member Our members work hard, each and every day, to make sure that normal maritime activities don’t turn to tragedy. Their personnel are ready to provide a professional search and rescue response should things go wrong. And, for thousands of people every year, it does go wrong. Their lives may depend on rescuers being on hand to save people who they have probably never met before. The IMRF supports rescuers around the world, better enabling them to save lives and improve the safety of everyone who plies the world’s waters.
Medical Assistance Services Product & Services Providers
Rescue Boats & Ships
SAR Helicopters & Aircraft
Members
International Response Units
Rescue Coordination Centres Specialised SAR Units
Join us in delivering on our shared humanitarian goal of preventing loss of lives in the world’s waters.
Advantages of Membership Members benefit from: • Free access to information, innovation, proven solutions and lessons learned • Reduced costs through shared development • Discounts on equipment and services • Advice from fellow members and expert personnel • Improved interaction between end-users and suppliers • Support with common challenges • An international voice for the maritime SAR community • 20% discount on IMO and other publications purchased through the IMRF Bookshop • Access to the Members Assisting Members Website for posting offers and requests.
Annual Membership Subscription Full Member Turnover
=>€4 million
€4200
Turnover
€400,000 to €4 million
€1900
Turnover
< €400,000
€420
Associate Member €1200 Affiliate Member €120 IMRF Supporter €30
Interested in Membership? For more information and registration, please go to www.international-maritime-rescue.org and click on ‘Become a Member’, e-mail us at info@imrf.org.uk, or telephone + 44 (0) 1569 767 405.
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Become a Partner Our members save many lives every day by providing timely and effective emergency response to those in trouble in the world’s waters. Together, we strive to ensure that these essential lifesaving services remain available to all water users everywhere. As many emergencies are inherently preventable, we welcome proactive partnership with organisations committed to increasing awareness, reducing risk and working together to address the root causes of maritime life loss.
Corporate Social Responsibility Projects
Corporate Sponsors
Aid Agencies Product & Services Providers
Partners
Maritime Communities
International Bodies Government & Intergovernmental Agencies
Advantages of Partnership Through international partnership all can benefit from: • Meeting common goals in a cost effective and socially responsible way • Better opportunities to address root causes • Better use of resources and funds • Enhancing project impact • Reducing project risk • Improving chances of success • Broader visibility • Better chances of long-term sustainability
Interested in Partnership? If you, or your organisation, are interested in partnership, please contact us by e-mailing info@imrf.org.uk, or telephone +44 (0) 1569 767 405.
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Help us, to help you! Visit the IMRF website at www.international-maritime-rescue.org.
Address: 50 Allardice Street Stonehaven Aberdeenshire AB39 2RA United Kingdom E-mail: info@imrf.org.uk Telephone: +44 (0) 1569 767 405 Website: www.international-maritime-rescue.org
The international Maritime Rescue Federation is a registered company limited by guarantee in the United Kingdom and registered as a charity in England and Wales - Company Registration Number: 4852596 - Charity Registration Number: 1100883