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Register a UK 406 MHz emergency beacon
Maritime weather and tide conditions - navigation equipment, radios and emergency beacons, register a 406 beacon
HM Coastguard regularly broadcasts Maritime Safety Information (MSI) by…
Weather information at sea Find information about conditions at sea from…
You can get navigational information by radio from: navigational warnings,…
Safe navigation is particularly important in adverse weather and sea…
A voyage data recorder (VDR), often known as the ship’s ‘black box’,…
The Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) is a maritime…
A 406 megahertz (MHz) beacon can send a distress signal via satellites to…
Small commercial ships should keep a listening watch on VHF channel 16 for…
Guidance on how your community can join in with the lighting of the VE Day anniversary beacons.
Concerns the carriage of emergency position-indicating radio beacons (EPIRBs), liferafts and float free arrangements for fishing vessels.
Minister Andrew's speech at the Beacon Philanthropy and Impact Forum, outlining the Government's commitment to encouraging greater giving.
General safety regulations for lifesaving appliances (LSA) and safety equipment on fishing vessels
The UK Beacon Registry has created an online portal for registration of EPIRBs and 406 MHz PLBs which is now live and very user friendly. Offline registration is still available.
Over £18 million from the Levelling Up Fund was allocated to the Dover Beacon project.
This is the eighth edition of the Valuation Office Agency’s Rating Cost Guide (the Guide).
Guidance on stowage positions and other measures that will significantly reduce the possibility of a liferaft or an EPIRB becoming trapped.
Southern Region, Judge Mark Loveday, Mr Bruce Bourne MRICS, Mr Peter Gammon MBE on 13 January 2023
Holocaust education continuing professional development (CPD) is designed to help teachers develop their skills and confidence to improve Holocaust teaching.
Protected food name with Protected Designation of Origin (PDO)
Find out about legacy health, recognition, return to civilian life, support from the voluntary sector, commemoration and payment schemes.
Southern Region, Judge Dovar on 9 June 2021
406 MHz beacon owners should update and confirm their beacon information to ensure emergency responders have the information they need.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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