HM Coastguard
@HMCoastguard
HM Coastguard based in the United Kingdom. This account is not monitored 24/7. Call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.
HM Coastguard was proud to support The Tall Ships Races in Aberdeen over the last few days, helping to keep thousands of people safe alongside event organisers, emergency services and other partner agencies. 👏💙 @tallshipsabdn #TallShips #Aberdeen #Coastguard




We had an excellent time at the Royal International Air Tattoo last weekend! The HM Coastguard team shared important safety advice with visitors and had the chance to showcase specialist equipment, including drones and coastguard rescue vehicles.
With a beach safety wristband, we can easily contact parents to let them know their children have been found. Write your mobile phone number on your child's wristband so that you can be called and reunited if you get separated. Order free here: f.mtr.cool/mvhccyoaem

HM Coastguard Winch Paramedic Chris Purkiss has received the prestigious Billy Deacon SAR Memorial Trophy for his bravery during a dramatic rescued in 2024, where he saved the life of a lone yachtsman amid gale conditions. Full story ⬇️ f.mtr.cool/upixptoqju
HM Coastguard’s priority is protecting lives at the coast and sea. Our coastguard rescue teams train regularly in search and rescue, casualty care, and evacuation to be ready for an emergency. #HMCoastguard #Safety
Buckets and spades are fun but stay safe too! 🏖️ Deep holes/tunnels can collapse & cause serious injury. • No tunnels • Keep holes shallow • Fill them before you leave • Avoid digging near the water In an emergency, call 999 & ask for the Coastguard. #BeachSafety #Sand
Coastguard volunteers who responded to the major flooding incident at Medmerry Park last year have received special recognition, with awards presented by senior Coastguard officials. More information ⬇️ f.mtr.cool/avvcijhrgh
Eve and her friends had set out for an evening paddle but as the waves picked up, the group found themselves in trouble when they couldn't make it back to shore. Fortunately, a mobile phone in a waterproof pouch made all the difference. Full story ⬇️ f.mtr.cool/tojojivjhi
Ahead of The Open Golf Championship in Portrush, Northern Ireland starting tomorrow, Chris Little from nearby Coleraine Coastguard Rescue Team has important safety advice to share with the thousands of visitors descending on the town this weekend. @TheOpen #Coastguard #TheOpen
Congratulations to Gary Jones of Flint Coastguard Rescue Team, awarded the Mayor’s Community Award by Mayor Councillor Russ Davies for 40 years of exceptional service with @HMCoastguard. Gary played a key role in forming the Flint Rescue Team back in 1986 👏💙 #HMCoastguard
Experience the incredible efforts of HM Coastguard volunteers and helicopter crew first-hand. Navigating search and rescue operations alongside emergency services across Eryri (Snowdonia), this is a series you do not want to miss! #SOSExtremeRescues #Coastguard #Eryri
Trouble can strike quickly in a landscape like Eryri 🧗 #SOSExtremeRescues Tonight at 7pm on BBC One Wales, BBC Two and iPlayer
Are you planning to visit the coast this summer? Remember TRIP to stay safe. • Top-up your fuel • Rest and take a break every two hours • Inspect your tyres • Prepare for bad weather conditions If you get into an emergency at the coast, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

As holidaymakers flock to beaches across the UK, the Coast Clever safety campaign from HM Coastguard urges visitors to stay safe by following simple safety advice at the coast. More information ⬇️ #CoastClever #Coastguard #WaterSafety f.mtr.cool/wdnsanzvfl
POV: You have been cut off by the tide and require an emergency rescue by HM Coastguard. Our new interactive 360 experience can be viewed on Facebook and demonstrates the dangers of tidal ranges in the UK, which are some of the biggest in the world: f.mtr.cool/sdkmyqvdmn
Port Talbot Coastguard Rescue Team received the Emergency Services Award at the Nation Radio Pride of Wales Awards for lifesaving rescues and service. Congratulations for this outstanding achievement! #EmergencyServices #Coastguard
SOS: Extreme Rescues is back with a new series! Tune in from Wednesday 16th July at 7pm on @BBCTwo or @BBCWales to see these dedicated teams at work across Eryri (Snowdonia). All episodes will be available to stream on @BBCiPlayer from 16th July. #SOSExtremeRescues

Rip currents are a major cause of accidental drowning in the UK. They are strong currents that can quickly drag you into deep water, even if you are an experienced swimmer. This video will teach you how to spot a rip current and what to do if you are caught in one.
Not all beaches have lifeguards. Find your nearest lifeguarded beach here: rnli.org/find-my-neares… #Beach #Lifeguard
HM Coastguard appreciation post 💙 From the volunteers on the ground, to our staff in the operations rooms coordinating emergency responses, and the helicopter crews in the skies, everyone plays a vital role in saving lives on the coast and at sea. Thank you for everything.



At the coast and see an emergency? Call 999 and ask for the Coastguard. Be ready to give: • What you saw • Location • Time • Number of people • Your name Providing this information ensures a quick response. #Coastguard #Emergency
