News and communications

The 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. 

• Updated: 24 April 2024

Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) statement in response to the MAIB report into the loss of life in the Channel on 24 November 2021.

• Updated: 9 November 2023

After successful trials throughout the UK, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has launched its online HM Coastguard volunteer enrolment form nationally.

• Updated: 31 October 2023

The National Independent Lifeboat Association has been accepted as a trial member of the UK Search and Rescue Operators Group, a national body representing search and rescue operators.

• Updated: 3 July 2023

Thousands across the nation will be celebrating the coronation of His Majesty The King this weekend, including us here at the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.

• Updated: 6 May 2023

The site will help inform and educate on coastal safety as well as how to contact the Coastguard in an emergency.

• Updated: 4 April 2023

Adebayo "The Beast" Akinfenwa fronts Coast Clever film to educate the public on the dangers of the coastline.

• Updated: 21 October 2022

New arrangements for disposing of redundant marine pyrotechnics, known as flares, are being rolled out by the pleasure vessel industry.

• Updated: 13 October 2022

A commitment to driving forward public safety has led the Maritime and Coastguard Agency to sign a new contract which will see even more innovation in search and rescue.

• Updated: 21 July 2022

Announces the results of an 18-month process to procure a search and rescue helicopter service for the UK.

• Updated: 21 July 2022

HM Coastguard is issuing a plea for people to stay away from the coast as Storm Eunice hits the UK.

• Updated: 18 February 2022

UK Government Minister for Scotland Iain Stewart praises work of coastguards in keeping us safe.

• Updated: 17 January 2022

A commitment to caring for those on the frontline has led to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency appointing its first ever full-time chaplain.

• Updated: 16 January 2022

From its beginnings with coastal lookouts to today’s hi-tech national network of coordination centres, from small localised beginnings to international players – one thing has stayed the same for two centuries – Her Majesty’…

• Updated: 15 January 2022

406 MHz beacon owners should update and confirm their beacon information to ensure emergency responders have the information they need. 

• Updated: 30 September 2021

Invitation to tender for second-generation search and rescue aviation programme issued to shortlisted companies.

• Updated: 10 June 2021

When visiting the coastline please take care and follow the rules and social distancing guidelines according to the guidance for your area.

• Updated: 29 March 2021

Coastguards across the UK are warning those planning to go anywhere near the coast or beaches over the Easter period to be on their guard.

• Updated: 22 March 2021

When visiting your local coastline please take care and follow the rules and social distancing guidelines according to the guidance for your area.

• Updated: 6 January 2021

HM Coastguard, in partnership with the RNLI, will be reminding everyone to stay safe over the winter period

• Updated: 18 December 2020