Leading the Way in Maritime Emergency Response

Visiomare GmbH, a Germany-based company, is the entity behind the project sar-consulting.eu. We specialize in enhancing maritime search and rescue (SAR) operations. We offer expert consultation and tailored services to rescue organizations, government agencies, shipping companies, and insurance companies. Our mission: to improve your preparedness, manage responses, assess risks, and provide professional training.

Welcome aboard towards safer seas.

SAR in Numbers

We place a strong emphasis on precise planning in SAR operations, understanding its crucial role in reducing casualties and maximizing survival rates at sea. Are you ready to enhance your SAR capabilities? Contact us today for expert consultation and tailored solutions to strengthen your rescue operations. Let’s join forces to save lives.

SOURCES: statista.com, Insurance Information Institute , CLIA Global, , Seenotretter

1000+

Seafarers lost at sea (2015-2019)

850+

Total losses of ships (2011-2020)

35+

PAX of cruise ships lost at sea (2009-2019)

2000+

SAR Operations every year along the German coasts.

Your Safety, Our Priority: Exceptional SAR Trainings & Consulting for Maritime Operations:

Search and Rescue Organisations

We provide Search and Rescue organizations with customized exercise planning and advanced training programs, aimed at enhancing their SAR response capabilities and operational skills.

Water Police, Fire Brigade/Services and Customs

Our trainings equip Water Police, Fire Brigade/ Services and Custom agencies with the necessary skills and resources to actively contribute to the search for persons operations.

Shipping Companies

We offer tailored SAR planning, training, and compliance consulting services to shipping companies, optimizing their rescue operations and ensuring safety at sea.

Insurance Companies

For insurance companies, we provide comprehensive consulting services to conduct risk assessments related to SAR situations and assist in developing safety guidelines and procedures. Our goal is to help insurance companies effectively care for their clients requirements in the maritime sector and minimize potential risks.

Setting us apart in the SAR consulting industry is our founder’s substantial hands-on experience and extensive knowledge in SAR. With extensive experience as an officer on a cruise ship from Hapag Lloyd Cruises and a five-year tenure at the MRCC of the German Maritime Search and Rescue Service/DGzRS, our founder brings a diverse background in global maritime operations. Furthermore, her significant contributions in training the SAR Organization fleet, including courses like OSC (On-Scene Coordinator), have equipped her with the expertise to provide superior SAR consulting services.

Rescuing Lives, Strengthening Safety: SAR Consulting at its Best

Life-saving Expertise: Trusting in Our SAR Trainings

Empowering your teams with skills for critical maritime situations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What services do you provide for Search and Rescue (SAR) organizations?

We offer emergency exercise planning, advanced training programs, and consultation services to boost SAR capabilities.

2. How do you assist shipping companies?

We provide crew training in properly executing search patterns, establishing communication plans, and collaborate on developing SAR procedures and safety guidelines.

3. What do you offer to insurance companies?

We conduct risk assessments and provide recommendations for minimizing hazards in SAR situations.

4. What kind of training does your program include?

Our training focuses on emergency communication, executing professional search patterns, and coordination in SAR operations.

5. What differentiates your SAR consulting company from others?

Our founder’s extensive experience as an officer on cruise ships from Hapag Lloyd Cruises, her pivotal role at the MRCC Bremen (German Maritime Rescue Coordination Center), and her trainer position for the SAR Organizations fleet sets us apart in the industry.