IMRF honours global maritime SAR community as it announces its 2023 Award winners

The International Maritime Rescue Federation IMRF) has announced the winners of this year's IMRF Awards, which recognise all those involved in global maritime search and rescue SAR) efforts.

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The IMRF Awards acknowledge those that have shown excellence in their field, developed innovative technology and equipment, or acted as a role model to inspire others. The awards also shine a light on those colleagues who offer the tireless support, training, and planning that enables SAR crews to do what they do, safe in the knowledge that they are all part of the same team.

The winners of this year's IMRF Awards are: 

Henry Ategeka from the Ministry of Works and Transport in Uganda won Outstanding Individual Contribution to Maritime SAR Operations. Henry oversaw the establishment of a fully-fledged Maritime Department in the Ministry of Works and Transport and is spearheading the establishment of nine SAR centres and a Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre in Uganda.