Waterford Marine Search and Rescue

Founded in 2010, Waterford Marine Search and Rescue is a charity based in Waterford, Ireland working on humanitarian aid & disaster relief, mental health, education.

Waterford Marine Search and Rescue (W.M.S.A.R) is a registered charity providing a 24-hour, 365-day marine search, rescue and recovery service for Waterford City and County, Ireland. Founded in January 2010, the service is staffed by around 50 volunteers and operates rescue boats, a flood rescue boat and a swiftwater rescue unit. It also runs suicide prevention patrols along the River Suir and offers accredited boating and emergency care training courses, including courses delivered as an Irish Sailing and Rescue 3 powerboat training centre. The organisation is funded mainly by donations and fundraising, and is part of Community Rescue Boats of Ireland.