Crew of dismasted yacht in Irish Sea saved by locator beacons
The captain of a yacht whose mast collapsed during the night have told of his dramatic rescue in the...
Coastguard news
Latest news stories from coastguards around the world.
Read and watch many rescues involving coastguards – from yachts, islands, rowing boats and more. Plus articles about coastguard warnings and new equipment.
Rescued woman speaks out about ‘strong swimmer’ mentality
After Rachael Perrin fell into the sea from a motor cruiser being buffeted by strong waves off the southern...
Cadets on training ship rescue people stranded at sea for 15 days
Cadets sailing on a Texan training vessel have received a first-hand lesson in the laws of the sea, after...
US Coast Guard to use ThrowRaft’s self-inflating device
The US Coastguard’s aviation life support equipment technical services office has selected the patented ThrowRaft TD2401 as a critical...
Coastguard rescues sailor from sinking vessel off Puerto Rico
US Coast Guard aircrews have rescued a sole sailor from a sailing vessel that was taking on water approximately...
Sailor rescued from damaged vessel 600 miles off Cornish coast
A solo sailor onboard a critically damaged yacht, around 600 nautical miles out at sea, was saved as part...
Video: Coastguard issues warning as selfie-taking tourist swept off feet by Storm Ciarán
An ‘idiot’ tourist taking a selfie on a pier has been knocked over by waves, as Storm Ciarán lashes...
Yet more pleas for paddleboarder safety after 30 rescues on one day
HM Coastguard in the UK is urging paddleboarders to be prepared and stay safe before and during their time...
HM Coastguard helicopters to be used for hospital transfers
An agreement has been signed to make it easier for HM Coastguard search and rescue helicopters to respond to...
Man hoping to break record for living on remote islet rescued by coastguard
An army veteran who had been hoping to break a world record for living on a barren rock in...
Video: Coastguard warning after beachgoers are blown out to sea on paddling pools
HM coastguard has warned the public that inflatables are not for the coast after foolish beachgoers in the UK...
