This morning our 2025 intake of Coastguard Rescue Officers attended our Coastguard Rescue Helicopter and Fixed Wing aircraft SAR base at Prestwick Airport. Many thanks to both duty crews for their hospitality. #999Coastguard

HM Coastguard operates a fleet of civilian search and rescue helicopters capable of reaching anywhere on the UK coastline. Here is an HM Coastguard Sikorsky S-92 Search and Rescue Helicopter flying off the coast of Cornwall during a training exercise. #WorldHelicopterDay

Rapidly rising water can trap you with little or no warning and no easy escape route. Always check the tide times before visiting the coast and take a mobile phone with you in case of an emergency. If you get cut off by the tide, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

Here's a round-up of some of our favourite photos we have received from you recently! Interested in seeing your own coastal photos used on the HM Coastguard website and social media channels? Submit your photos here: https://t.co/3eBrIw6w7x

We are urging jet ski owners to act responsibly. Collisions can cause serious injury. If someone is putting lives at risk, call 999 and ask for Coastguard. For non-urgent situations, contact the MCA's Regulatory, Compliance, and Investigations Team or call the police on 101.

"I wanted to really give back to the community... being able to give back is fantastic." Rebecca joined HM Coastguard as a Coastguard Rescue Officer during her time at university, and shares an insight into her experience so far. #Volunteers #VolunteersWeek

🔴⚠️RED Weather Warning - Wind @metoffice have issued a RED weather warning for wind between 10:00am and 17:00pm Friday 24th of January. Please avoid any unnecessary travel and if possible stay inside. #999Coastguard

This morning saw Coastguard Rescue personnel + Coastguard Counter Pollution personnel & partners take part in a multiagency exercise on the Clyde. The event was to test and exercise multiagency alerting and mobilisation in the event of a pollution incident on the River Clyde.

Congratulations to the 02/2024 Inverclyde Fire skills Course. Delivered in partnership with @inverclyde @CLDInverclyde @policescotland @greenockcrt Great effort and achievement gaining important life skills including Safety, CPR, Discipline, Respect, Communication and Teamwork.

Marine flares must only ever be used in distress situations and not for entertainment, so please don’t be tempted to use them as fireworks for bonfire night celebrations. This could divert resources from a legitimate emergency. #999Coastguard

Today we welcome our first fully electric Coastguard Response Vehicle which will be used by one of our full time officers based in Greenock. The vehicle has joined our growing fleet of Hybrid or EV’s which support HM Coastguards future Greening plan. #999coastguard

Online Recruitment Now Live 🚨 We’re currently looking for Coastguard Rescue Officers to join our team based in #Greenock For more info or to apply, visit  https://t.co/VzsD7n3Xju  or https://t.co/GDOsUzxfkC. Email enquiries: area4@mcga.gov.uk 🛟

Online Recruitment Now Live 🚨 We’re currently looking for Coastguard Rescue Officers to join our team based in Greenock: For more info or to apply, visit  https://t.co/g5mhr17vvd  or https://t.co/GDOsUzxfkC. Email enquiries: area4@mcga.gov.uk 🛟

Yesterday team members from Greenock Coastguard Rescue Team joined colleagues from across Area 4 at @PinkstonAWWC, for a full day of Flood Rescue Training 🛟 We currently have seven Flood Rescue Technicians who form part of @HMCoastguard national flood response capability. 🆘

HM Coastguard's zero emissions electric response vehicles showcase our work towards a greener fleet. Head of Coastguard Resources Martin Leslie explains the benefits of the SUVs and how they can support coastguard rescue officers around the UK. #Sustainability #ElectricCar

The Police Helicopter was involved in a multi agency rescue last night when a person entered the River Clyde and got in to difficulties. The crew was able to locate the person in the darkness and assisted in guiding @HMCoastguard and @PSOSInverclyde to the location. #Teamwork

Zero emissions and low emissions electric response vehicles, newly designed two-piece overalls for female coastguards, and search and rescue drones are all on display for HM Coastguard at this year's Emergency Services Show. #SearchAndRescue #Coastguard https://t.co/oWIlq0sbB4

***APPEAL FOR INFORMATION*** Greenock Coastguard Rescue Team are currently trying to trace the owner of this Tender at Cardwell Bay, Gourock. If you are the owner or know how to get in touch with them please contact Belfast Coastguard on 03443820037.