tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications2026-04-07T13:00:04+01:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/summer-boost-for-hm-coastguard-search-and-rescue-helicopters2026-04-07T13:00:04+01:00Summer boost for HM Coastguard Search and Rescue helicoptersHM Coastguard has opened two new Search and Rescue (SAR) helicopter bases to support the emergency service’s search and rescue response over the summer months.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/be-ready-in-15-minutes-for-new-personal-locator-beacon-registration-requirements2026-03-31T10:30:01+01:00Be ready in 15 minutes for new Personal Locator Beacon registration requirementsOnline process is free, quick and could make a difference between life or death.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-search-and-rescue-base-for-hm-coastguards-rescue-helicopter2026-03-16T13:07:43+00:00New Search and Rescue base for HM Coastguard’s rescue helicopterHM Coastguard has opened a new seasonal base in west Scotland as part of its ongoing UK Second-Generation Search and Rescue Aviation programme (UKSAR2G)tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/safety-platform-closing-how-to-prepare-and-stay-safe-at-sea2025-12-04T09:47:57+00:00Safety platform closing – how to prepare and stay safe at seaHM Coastguard’s ability to respond to emergencies remains fully operational.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/update-on-seasonal-bases-for-hm-coastguard2025-10-09T00:00:00+01:00Update on seasonal bases for HM CoastguardThe Maritime and Coastguard Agency is pleased to announce the locations for HM Coastguard’s new seasonal helicopter bases, increasing search and rescue provision in two of the busiest locations for summer tourism.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/mum-and-best-friend-of-rip-current-victim-joe-abbess-share-their-grief-and-safety-hopes2025-06-30T10:48:08+01:00Mum and best friend of rip current victim Joe Abbess share their grief and safety hopesThe mother and best friend of a much-loved teenager who drowned in a fierce rip current at Bournemouth beach more than two years ago have spoken up to help people enjoy the coast safely this summer. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/personal-locator-beacon-registration-15-minutes-that-could-save-your-life2025-01-17T16:18:21+00:00Personal Locator Beacon registration: 15 minutes that could save your lifeA package of measures going out for consultation today (Thursday 5 December) is set to make search and rescue response faster and simpler for people carrying Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs) on the water.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-coastguard-station-is-great-news-for-both-the-team-and-the-island2024-10-28T12:07:56+00:00New Coastguard station is 'great news for both the team and the island'After around 40 years in the same station, a coastguard rescue team on the Isle of Wight has a new home.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/hm-coastguard-showcases-drones-and-electric-vehicles-at-emergency-services-show2024-09-18T12:58:59+01:00HM Coastguard showcases drones and electric vehicles at Emergency Services ShowThe Maritime and Coastguard Agency has returned to the Emergency Services Show, with staff sharing developments towards the next generation of search and rescue.
tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-full-fibre-network-enhancing-ability-to-respond-to-emergencies2024-08-27T13:33:04+01:00New full-fibre network ‘enhancing ability to respond to emergencies’ A new communications network connecting 163 remote radio sites is now operational, ensuring HM Coastguard’s effective emergency response continues across the UK. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/maritime-and-coastguard-agency-documentary-ready-to-return-to-tv-screens2024-04-24T00:00:00+01:00Maritime and Coastguard Agency documentary ready to return to TV screensThe wait is nearly over for fans of the hit Channel 5 documentary Coastguard: Search and Rescue SOS as the brand-new second series is primed to air at 8pm on Sunday 28 April. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/statement-in-response-to-maib-inflatable-migrant-boat-report2023-11-09T00:00:00+00:00Statement in response to MAIB inflatable migrant boat reportMaritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) statement in response to the MAIB report into the loss of life in the Channel on 24 November 2021.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/online-form-for-coastguard-volunteers-rolled-out-nationally2023-10-31T00:01:09+00:00Online form for coastguard volunteers rolled out nationallyAfter successful trials throughout the UK, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has launched its online HM Coastguard volunteer enrolment form nationally.
tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/transport-update-search-and-rescue2022-07-21T13:09:49+01:00Transport update: search and rescueAnnounces the results of an 18-month process to procure a search and rescue helicopter service for the UK.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/hm-coastguard-celebrates-landmark-birthday2022-01-17T17:19:00+00:00HM Coastguard celebrates landmark birthdayUK Government Minister for Scotland Iain Stewart praises work of coastguards in keeping us safe.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/uk-second-generation-search-and-rescue-aviation-programme-invitation-to-tender2021-06-10T08:26:00+01:00UK second-generation search and rescue aviation programme invitation to tenderInvitation to tender for second-generation search and rescue aviation programme issued to shortlisted companies.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/welsh-secretary-visits-ferryside-rescue-team-to-celebrate-40000-funding-boost2020-02-20T14:37:59+00:00Welsh Secretary visits Ferryside rescue team to celebrate £40,000 funding boostOver £70,000 will be provided to fund vital equipment for Ferryside Lifeboat crew and North Wales Mountain Rescue Association tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/one-of-the-oldest-search-and-rescue-teams-in-the-uk-among-winners-of-vital-1-million-funding-boost2020-02-20T10:00:00+00:00One of the oldest Search and Rescue teams in the UK among winners of vital £1 million funding boostGrants to fund lifeboats and kit for volunteer search teams.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/life-saving-fund-opens-for-bids2019-07-04T10:00:00+01:00Life-saving fund opens for bidsBidding process for sixth rescue boat grant fund opens.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/life-saving-fund-gets-1-million-boost2019-05-16T09:30:00+01:00Life-saving fund gets £1 million boostAdditional funding to extend the Rescue Boat Grant Fund into its sixth year