Policy Review

02
Jun
Vietnam's Decree 69/2026 ND-CP: Implications for Rescue Readiness

Vietnam's Decree 69/2026 ND-CP: Implications for Rescue Readiness

When the Environment Fails the Responder
9 min read
26
May
IMO MSC 111 closes with a full slate of SAR-relevant decisions

IMO MSC 111 closes with a full slate of SAR-relevant decisions

From VDES adoption to the non-mandatory MASS Code, last week's session sets the regulatory table through 2032
4 min read
05
May
U.S. Coast Guard Formalizes the SAR Mission Manager: A Quiet Policy Shift With Loud Implications

U.S. Coast Guard Formalizes the SAR Mission Manager: A Quiet Policy Shift With Loud Implications

Turning SAR Mission Planning from Collateral Duty into a Defined Competency
6 min read
28
Apr
Canada's SAR NIF: What the 2026 Federal Funding Announcement Means for the Global SAR Community

Canada's SAR NIF: What the 2026 Federal Funding Announcement Means for the Global SAR Community

Canada recently invested CAD $2.86 million in SAR innovation and opened a new funding cycle. Here's what the SAR NIF is, what it covers, and why it matters beyond Canada's borders.
5 min read