tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications 2026-03-31T10:30:01+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/be-ready-in-15-minutes-for-new-personal-locator-beacon-registration-requirements 2026-03-31T10:30:01+01:00 Be ready in 15 minutes for new Personal Locator Beacon registration requirements Online process is free, quick and could make a difference between life or death. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/second-chance-to-comment-on-personal-locator-beacon-registration 2025-10-16T08:54:12+01:00 Second chance to comment on Personal Locator Beacon registration A fresh consultation has been launched today (13 October 2025) for more people to have their say on proposals to make search and rescue response involving Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs) more efficient and effective.  tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-tool-locates-mca-approved-life-saving-appliance-service-stations 2024-09-30T10:00:01+01:00 New tool locates MCA-approved life-saving appliance service stations Online finder will help seafarers and those responsible for the maintenance of inflatable life-saving appliances to find approved service stations. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/life-saving-fund-opens-for-bids 2019-07-04T10:00:00+01:00 Life-saving fund opens for bids Bidding process for sixth rescue boat grant fund opens.