The International Maritime Rescue Federation
IMRF’s #SaferSAR initiative, funded by Lloyd’s Register Foundation, aims to enhance global SAR collaboration by sharing lessons and best practices to improve maritime safety.
Safer maritime systems
Safety across the maritime system is a key consideration in building a sustainable ocean.
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people depend on marine and coastal biodiversity for their livelihoods.
Meeting the challenge of maritime - together.
Globally, we all rely on the ocean to provide food, energy, and the transit of goods yet working at sea remains one of most dangerous occupations in the world.
Safety of people working to provide services both at sea and on land is paramount. We work to create safer solutions to the challenges affecting those working in the maritime sector, most notably decarbonisation, digitalisation and the impacts of climate change.
Three billion people depend on marine and coastal biodiversity for their livelihoods according to the United Nations. It is important they are involved in what happens to protect that environment.
At Lloyd's Register Foundation, we want to make certain all voices are heard in discussions to drive interventions around risks in the new challenges and opportunities in maritime driven by changing climate, energy transition and technological innovation.
Explore our work in this area below.
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Number of live grants.
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Number of countries.
£21.43m
£21.43m
Total value of live grants.
Latest news
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New film focusses on the fishing communities and why they matter
A new film commissioned by Lloyd’s Register Foundation highlights why commitment to fishing safety matters by bringing stories of three very different communities.
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How maritime law is standing up for safety
Explore our new documentary series, highlighting the work of law practitioners improving seafarers’ working conditions and maritime safety in Kenya and beyond.
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Partnership to build expertise for safer fishing vessels
The University of Southampton’s Wolfson Unit, The Seafarers’ Charity and the Northeast Center for Occupational Health and Safety are developing an accredited training course for local maritime professionals, funded by Lloyd's Register Foundation.
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New tools released to support global search and rescue climate readiness
With climate pressures rising, the International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF) has launched Phase 2 of #FutureSAR, funded by Lloyd’s Register Foundation, to help rescue organisations assess risks, plan adaptation and share learning worldwide.
Safer Maritime Systems
As climate change, decarbonisation, and rapid technological shifts reshape the maritime sector, risks to those working at sea continue to grow. Lloyd’s Register Foundation brings partners and communities together to tackle these challenges and create evidence‑based interventions that improve safety. Guided by both present insights and maritime heritage, we work toward a safer, more sustainable ocean future.
Jan Przydatek Director of Technologies
Oceans are crucial for food, energy, and transport. Lloyd’s Register Foundation champions diverse voices, evidence, and collaboration for a safer, sustainable maritime future.
