Operation
Today, the International Maritime Rescue Federation represents more than 90 organisation, from the world's largest maritime rescue services to new start-up organisations, which come from over 60 different countries all around the world.
The organisation is run by a small secretariat based in Aberdeen, Scotland and the RNLI head of operations, Michael Vlasto is chair of the trustees, with a New Zealander, Bruce Reid as chief executive.
The most recent World Maritime Rescue Congress was held in Shanghai, China in August 2011, devoted particularly to establishing a draft Code of Practice for the operation of search and rescue craft. "Quite often the nearest vessel to one in distress is another large vessel that is not necessarily a rescue vessel but could still possibly aid in getting people out of the water. The IMRF is exploring ways of getting this done" particularly when it is too rough for a ship to launch its lifeboats, explains Michael Vlasto.
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