Global SAR Hub
... and anyone who just might need to get SAR contacts one day!
Global SAR Hub was born out of an urgent need: to modernize and democratize Search and Rescue (SAR) tools so that every rescue center, from the best-equipped to the most remote, has access to the resources necessary to save lives.
Our mission is to provide both professionals and the public with innovative, intuitive, and accessible tools that address the realities and challenges of modern SAR. From our SeaSAR for maritime SAR contacts and AirSAR mapping, covering rescue centers and responsibility zones worldwide, to our future open-source tools, each Global SAR Hub solution is designed to maximize SAR intervention efficiency and foster a global rescue network.
Global SAR Hub emerged from a simple yet crucial observation: the available resources for contacting Rescue Coordination Centers (RCCs) worldwide were limited and unreliable. While some databases existed, they were often incomplete, outdated, and poorly suited to the real needs of emergency responders. This situation hindered the effectiveness of rescue operations for SAR professionals and complicated information access for individuals seeking safety.
Facing this challenge, Global SAR Hub took the initiative to create a comprehensive and updated platform, bringing together all rescue centers and their areas of responsibility. Thanks to our SeaSAR and AirSAR mapping, every user can now access the information needed to coordinate an intervention effectively and safely, anywhere in the world.
At Global SAR Hub, we believe every SAR player should have access to effective tools suited to their needs. Our objective is to provide practical, modern solutions designed to improve the effectiveness of rescue interventions worldwide.
Through these solutions, Global SAR Hub is committed to making SAR more inclusive, reliable, and effective so that every intervention is supported by tools that meet critical needs.
Global SAR Hub’s mission is to transform Search and Rescue (SAR) into a global, accessible, inclusive, and efficient network. We are determined to provide solutions that exceed SAR actors' expectations and meet the specific needs of coordination centers, rescue organizations, and the public.
Accessibility: We firmly believe that safety at sea and in the air should be a right accessible to all, regardless of available resources. Our free, open-source tools ensure that even the most modest organizations have effective technology to carry out their rescue missions.
Unlike expensive and complex technologies, our solutions are designed to be intuitive and user-centered. We offer an effective alternative, developed around the concrete needs of SAR professionals.
By bringing together a global SAR community, Global SAR Hub fosters information exchange, best practices sharing, and strengthened collaboration between rescue centers. Our tools are designed to respond to current SAR realities while adapting to sector changes.
Global SAR Hub is the result of the vision and commitment of its co-founders, Arthur Barbier and Tanguy Le Coq. Starting from the French Navy, where they enlisted at the age of 16, Arthur and Tanguy dedicated many years to missions and deployments in strategic theaters around the world. These experiences shaped their resilience and determination, confronting them directly with the realities of international maritime safety.
Arthur Barbier
Co-Founder
Subsequently, they worked in Maritime Rescue Coordination Centers (MRCCs), where they became fully aware of the urgency of SAR situations and the impact that adapted tools could have on intervention effectiveness. Motivated by the potential transformation they could bring to the field, they decided to put their expertise at the service of a mission: to create innovative, accessible SAR solutions tailored to the real challenges of rescue responders.
Tanguy Le Coq
Co-Founder
Driven by a shared desire to turn these challenges into concrete solutions, Tanguy and Arthur founded Global SAR Hub to make SAR tools more accessible and meet the needs of the global rescue community. Their expertise, combined with thousands of hours of development and learning, has built a platform that today stands as a valuable resource for SAR responders worldwide.
With its unique approach, Global SAR Hub continues to evolve thanks to the commitment and passion of its founders, who put their know-how and values at the service of everyone’s safety.