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Climber Falls Down Cliff on Isle of Skye
At half past four this afternoon (Saturday) Stornoway Coastguard received a call from Portree Police reporting that a male climber whilst climbing on a 40 meter cliff north of Staffin on the Isle of Skye had fallen into the sea.Unmanned Yacht Prompts Search for Man Overboard Off England’s S.E. Coast
At 11am this morning Thames Coastguard were alerted to an unmanned yacht off the Red Sands Towers by the motor vessel El Bravo II. The yacht, named Serendipity, had her engine running but there was no-one aboard.Missing Yacht Found After Major Search Off Shetland
At 15.30 BST Shetland Coastguard were alerted by two yachtsmen who expressed concern for two further male colleagues who were on board the 31 foot Moen motor yacht `Nina’ and who had not been heard of since 20.00. on Thursday after setting sail...Sailing Vessel Dismasted And Drifting Off Lynton, U.K.
At 14.05 BST, Wednesday, Swansea Coastguard received a Mayday from a French sailing vessel reporting that they had dismasted and were now drifting two miles North of Lynton in North Devon.51 Year Old Swimmer Rescued Near Porthmadog, Wales
At 12.30 bst this afternoon (Saturday) Holyhead Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) received an emergency call from a concerned woman reporting that her husband was out swimming and had got into difficulty just off Black Rock Sands near PorthMadog.Diver Dies Despite the Efforts of His Rescuers
At midday today Stornoway Coastguard received an urgent call for medical assistance from a dive boat off the north coast of the Isle of Skye. A diver collapsed shortly after getting back on board the boat and complaining of feeling unwell.
New Coastguard Helicopters Go Operational in the U.K.
The new AgustaWestland 139 Coastguard Helicopters go operational today from their bases in Lee on Solent and Portland. The Coastguard Rescue Helicopters, are based at Lee On Solent, and at Portland in modern purpose built hangars. These helicopters are...Yacht Jams Emergency Communications Channel for Over an Hour
Sunday evening a yacht in the English Channel unknowingly broadcast continuously on VHF Channel 16 effectively jamming all emergency communications in mid Channel and affecting the ability of Portland Coastguard, Brixham Coastguard, Solent Coastguard,...
