We use some essential cookies to make this website work.
We’d like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK, remember your settings and improve government services.
We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services.
You have accepted additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
You have rejected additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
Departments, agencies and public bodies
News stories, speeches, letters and notices
Detailed guidance, regulations and rules
Reports, analysis and official statistics
Consultations and strategy
Data, Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports
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.
Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) statement in response to the MAIB report into the loss of life in the Channel on 24 November 2021.
After successful trials throughout the UK, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has launched its online HM Coastguard volunteer enrolment form nationally.
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.
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.
The site will help inform and educate on coastal safety as well as how to contact the Coastguard in an emergency.
Adebayo "The Beast" Akinfenwa fronts Coast Clever film to educate the public on the dangers of the coastline.
New arrangements for disposing of redundant marine pyrotechnics, known as flares, are being rolled out by the pleasure vessel industry.
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.
Announces the results of an 18-month process to procure a search and rescue helicopter service for the UK.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
HM Coastguard is issuing a plea for people to stay away from the coast as Storm Eunice hits the UK.
UK Government Minister for Scotland Iain Stewart praises work of coastguards in keeping us safe.
A commitment to caring for those on the frontline has led to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency appointing its first ever full-time chaplain.
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’…
406 MHz beacon owners should update and confirm their beacon information to ensure emergency responders have the information they need.
Invitation to tender for second-generation search and rescue aviation programme issued to shortlisted companies.
When visiting the coastline please take care and follow the rules and social distancing guidelines according to the guidance for your area.
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.
When visiting your local coastline please take care and follow the rules and social distancing guidelines according to the guidance for your area.
HM Coastguard, in partnership with the RNLI, will be reminding everyone to stay safe over the winter period
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
To help us improve GOV.UK, we’d like to know more about your visit today. Please fill in this survey (opens in a new tab).