I never understand why people choose to vandalise equipment that is there to save lives.

Large crashing waves are expected to hit the west coast of the UK today with the arrival of Storm Kathleen.

Please stay well away from the water. Your life isn't worth risking for a selfie.

If you see someone in trouble, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

#StormKathleen

Not everyone knows that like the police, fire and ambulance, we’re an emergency service with the same 999 number.

If you see someone in trouble in the water or on the coast, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

Three volunteer Coastguard Rescue Teams have been awarded the Department for Transport (Department for Transport) Rescue Shield for their outstanding courage responding to challenging emergencies on steep and dangerous cliffs.

Full story ⬇️
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In the lead up to Easter HM Coastguard is urging everyone to stick to coastal paths and follow safety signage, after two dog walkers ended up stuck in mud on the Isle of Wight.

If you get stuck, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

#SearchAndRescue
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Im pleased to be recruiting this new senior leadership role into my team HM Coastguard.

Aeronautical and Maritime Operations Manager civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/jobs.cgi?j…

8 fishermen were rescued by HM Coastguard and Norwegian rescue helicopters on Sunday after their fishing vessel sank 36 nautical miles east of Bressay, Scotland.

The crew were located after calling from a DSC radio and activating their emergency-position-indicating radio beacon.

Calling all Control Room Stars! It's that time of the year again! Nominations are officially OPEN for the Control Room Awards 2024! Nominate online controlroomawards.com British APCO Sopra Steria UK

Today, we honour the memory of the R116 tragedy, remembering Dara, Mark, Paul, and Ciarán who left us on March 14th, 2017. Our hearts are with their families, friends, and colleagues during this time. Their legacy will forever live on in our hearts. #Rescue116 #CHC

It is International Women's Day and we are celebrating the incredible women here at the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, who
make a phenomenal difference to the lives of people all across the UK every single day.

Thank you for everything 💙

#InternationalWomensDay #IWD

Interesting session with John Livermore from Openreach BAPCO Annual Conference & Exhibition this afternoon - it’s clear that many organisations are ready for #PSTN switch off in 2025 for their core systems, but what about the lesser known systems working in the background, is your organisation ready?

This evening, at the annual British APCO dinner, we were delighted to announce the recipients of the 2024 Ian Thompson Bursary. The winners were presented with a commemorative trophy by Amanda Thompson. Read more here:
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#PublicSafety #Communications

Day 1 of BAPCO Annual Event has been every bit as informative, inspiring and fun as we hoped it would be.
Now time for the Annual Dinner...and already looking forward to Day 2!

#PublicSafety #BAPCO #EmergencyServices #Rescue Operations #Police #Fire #Rescue #Ambulance #Comms

Great to see British APCO BAPCO Annual Conference & Exhibition for 2024 open. The next 2 days are packed full of great speakers and panel discussions all focused around public safety. #BAPCO

Happy 200th birthday to our close friends at the RNLI!

For two centuries now we have been working together to protect lives at the coast and to save lives at the sea, and our purpose is the same.

24 hours a day, 365 days a year, we are here to keep you safe.

#SearchAndRescue

Congratulations RNLI for your 200th Birthday. You all do such amazing work on a daily basis helping those in need at sea.

I’m privileged to play a small part in the lifesaving operation by being crew Tower RNLI.

To all attending the service in London today - have a great day.

Great to be joining the British APCO board as a trustee.

I’m really looking forward to working with the new trustees and current board members to continue developing and growing British APCO

Great news and well done to you all 👏

Back on call this week.

On this day in 1970: Women were allowed to become Coastguards for the first time.

Today, women form an integral part of the Coastguard Rescue Service, with over 600 active female volunteer Coastguard Rescue Officers.