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Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre

Belfast Coastguard coordinates Search And Rescue for Northern Ireland, South West Scotland & North West England.

Emergency - 999 Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre Belfast. Coastal & Maritime emergency response for Northern Ireland, Southwest Scotland and Northwest England. In an Emergency dial 999 and ask for Coastguard, or VHF ch16 & DSC

MMSI: 002320021

Non Emergency number- 02891 463933

This site is NOT monitored 24/7.

31/10/2026

Clothing including bag, towel, shoes, jacket, teeshirt and trousers found on Benone Beach. If anyone has any information contact Belfast Coastguard on 02891 463933.

24/10/2026

23/10/2026

It’s definitely a weekend for staying indoors.
If you do have to go out, please take care.

Take extra care as Storm Austen and Storm Boelo approach ⚠️

Storm Austen is set to arrive overnight and into the morning of Friday 23 October. An amber weather warning for wind has been issued for Cornwall, the Isles of Scilly and parts of west Devon, with further weather warnings in place across the UK.

Over the weekend, Storm Boelo will bring more strong winds and heavy rain, with the strongest winds expected across Northern Ireland, Scotland and northern England.

Check the latest weather forecast and warnings before heading to the coast. If conditions are unsafe, save your trip for another day.

Always stay away from cliff edges as sudden gusts can cause you to lose your balance. Avoid the base of cliffs as rocks can fall without warning and watch out for flying debris.

In an emergency at the coast, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

22/10/2026

We're very grateful to our friend Barra Best for this valuable information.

We have specific storm safety guidance on our website here: https://hmcoastguard.uk/storms

Please take care this weekend

17/10/2026

Stuck in the mud? 🥾

Mud can quickly become dangerous, especially near open water and when the tide is rising.

Check local warnings signs before setting off and avoid walking across muddy areas, as hidden channels of fast-flowing water can be difficult to spot.

If you become stuck:

• Sit back and spread your weight evenly across the surface

• Tell others not to attempt a rescue, as they could become stuck too

• Call 999 and ask for the Coastguard

16/10/2026

This week representatives from HM Coastguard, Irish Coast Guard, Isle of Man Coastguard, RNLI and Commissioner of Irish Lights met for the 2nd biannual meeting of 2026 of the Irish Sea Working Group. The meeting, hosted by the Irish CG at Greencastle, County Donegal, ensures that all the agencies involved in search & rescue and counter pollution in the Irish Sea are ready to respond together to any situation at any time. As ever, a fantastic and invaluable couple of days.

08/10/2026

The staff at MRCC Belfast are shocked and saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Stranraer Coastguard Rescue Officer Lesley Smith. Our heartfelt condolences to all her family and friends and our colleagues on the Stranraer CRT.

03/10/2026

Enjoy your coastal walk, but remember to stick to signposted paths 🚶🍂

Going off the path could take you across unstable ground or too close to cliff edges. Rain can make the ground slippery, and unexpected gusts of wind could cause you to lose your balance.

Unofficial routes to beaches or hidden coves could also leave you cut off by the incoming tide, with no safe way back.

Remember to check the weather forecast and tide times before heading out.

In an emergency at the coast, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

23/09/2026

Applications Now Open for New Coastguard Rescue Officers in the following areas:

Kilkeel
Newcastle
Portaferry
Bangor
Kinnego
Larne
Portmuck

Link to apply below:

https://www.gov.uk/volunteer-as-a-coastguard/how-to-apply

19/09/2026

Address

HM Coastguard, Bregenz House
Bangor
BT205ED

Website

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/maritime-and-coastguard-agency/about/access-and-opening

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