PCS Strike Action

The service offered from the Maritime & Coastguard Agency leading up to and including the strike day will be of a more limited nature on this and other strike days.

This action is by those responsible for co-ordinating rescues - the rescuers themselves will continue to operate as normal

• Helicopters will continue to fly
• The RNLI will still send out their lifeboats
• Our own volunteer Coastguard Rescue Officers are ready in their local communities
• Out at sea, ships and craft of all types and sizes will assist others in distress as usual

The MCA is taking this opportunity to remind those going to sea for leisure purposes of the important routine safety advice they should follow everyday and that contingency planning is in place to ensure public safety is protected.

Mariners are advised to check the weather forecasts before putting to sea. This is available on the Met Office website (www.metoffice.gov.uk) Mariners operating outside of their normal areas should check with harbour authorities for any information on local hazards.