21 August 2026
SoS Awarded Finalist Spot in Investory Pitch Session
Showcasing SoS product family and goals, SoS Founder presented as one a set of finalists in an maritime pitch session with investor audience.
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What's Happening at SoS
Announcements, updates, conferences, ISO proposals, and field notes from the SoS community.
upcoming - 16 september 2026 - stay tuned for more information
SoS Founder Speaks about Space Rescue at Event
Speaking at National University of Singapore, Center for International Law, event "Contemporary Issues in Space Law and Governance"
Upcoming - STAY TUNED or EXPRESS INTEREST IN ATTENDING
Spacecraft in Search and Rescue (SAR): Communicators
Presentation on the role of satellite systems in distress alerting and SAR coordination. Date and venue to be announced — get in touch to host or co-host this talk. contact@thespiritofsar.com
2026
SoS Supports Disaster Relief with Fundraiser
Donate to the Fundraiser for 2026 Hurricane Harry damage in Sicily, Italy. Visit the GoGetFunding page by Reading more, or use PayPal directly by clicking the button...
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Bespoke training days and team workshops
Small-boat handling, rescue scenarios, OSC education, team health and ethical leadership workshops — scheduled on request throughout the year. Available on your boat, your station, or online.
2025
SoS Launches Free Digital Forum, SARmate
Join an online, informal, digital community with SARmate Slack.
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January 2026
SoS Launches Water Safety Library
Free public service to share knowledge. Full access with paid membership plan. Advertise your resources.
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4 August 2026
SoS launches New Website
Designed and Developed from the in-kind contributions and vision of SoS Founder. Read More...
August 2026
SoS Founder attends Migrant Migration CPD by UK based service provider
Migrant Migration Search and Rescue online Continuing Professional Development
November 2025
SoS Founder Completes On-Scene Coordinator Training
Completed OSC training from UK-based maritime SAR training provider.
March 2026
SoS Founder Publishes Journal Paper
After two years since original submission, SoS Founder has a long-standing article published in an academic journal.
Read more →April 2026
SoS Attends Agency SAR Conference
SoS Founder attends event in USA — joining, learning, and exploring agency and commercial maritime response capability.
April 2026
SoS Attends Syrotuck Symposium
SoS Founder attends notable event on missing person search.
May 2026
SoS Attends SAR Training by National Commercial Education Provider
SoS Founder successfully completes SAR course required for national and international commercial mariner certifications.
June 2026
SoS Founder Completes On-Scene Coordinator (OSC) Online Training
Successfully completes OSC education via online platform from a global maritime SAR organization.
May 2026
SoS Developing ISO Proposal for Maritime OSC
Calling for subject-matter expert reviewers and co-developers. Contact to Contribute - contact@thespiritofsar.com
May 2026
SoS Developing ISO Proposal on Training Standards for Maritime SAR First-Responders
Applying service experience in ISO and maritime SAR to create a positive product for the global community. Contact to Contribute - contact@thespiritofsar.com
SARchives — Historical News
2015SoS Founder researches, tracks and visits multiple historic sites of rescue boat stations along the east coast of the United States.
Contact for Photos and Presentation
2017SoS Founder attends Maritime Search and Rescue conference 2017, Helsinki, Finland. Trains with local rescue boats.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRp9eMXTKvg
2019SoS Founder attends World Maritime Rescue Congress 2019, Vancouver, Canada. Trains with local rescue boats.
https://rcmsar.com/world-maritime-congress-2019/
2019-2023SoS Founder joins Water Safety US and NWSAP to develop the National Water Safety Action Plan of the USA.
https://watersafetyplan.us/