SoS is an independent, values-centric, mission-driven platform. Partnerships, sponsorship and donations are what keep its public resources — the SoS Library, SARticles, events, advocacy work, and more — free and open to the community worldwide.
Ways to partner
Research collaboration
Co-author papers, share data, or co-develop studies on maritime SAR, human factors or other topics. Contract our R&D services.
Standards development
Join ongoing international standards work on maritime SAR as a reviewer, subject-matter expert, or co-developer.
Sponsorship & Investing
Sponsor the free Water Safety Library, The Mayday Movement, or a specific project — and be credited across the platform.
In-kind support (Donations, Sponsor)
Volunteer your expertise, boats, venues, equipment, travel support, or conference attendance funding.
Joint projects
Develop new initiatives together — from the International Maritime SAR Database to community and advocacy work.
Visit the Project page for current SoS projects.
Advertise Your Products
Grow your audience by becoming an Affiliate Partner — add your works to the SoS Library.
Current Volunteer Opportunities
- Subject-matter expert reviewers for SoS projects: maritime SAR content, standards proposals, training programs, etc.
- Co-developers for training-standards work for maritime SAR first-responders.
- Contributors and data partners for the International Maritime SAR Database.
- Co-authors for forthcoming papers and presentations — see SARticles.
Prefer to support financially? Visit Donate or explore Services & Products.
Let's build something together
Tell us about your organisation and what you would like to co-create, sponsor, or contribute.
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