South Woodham Coastguard Rescue Team

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South Woodham Coastguard Rescue Team

Coastguard Rescue Team based in South Woodham Ferrers, Essex. Trained in water rescue, mud rescue and search.

What is the Coastguard Rescue Service and what does it do ? The volunteer Coastguard Rescue Service provides the UK’s coastal search and rescue capability and as part of Her Majesty’s Coastguard it can operate separately or jointly with other emergency services and volunteer rescue organisations. It consists of teams of volunteers (Coastguard Rescue Teams), drawn from the local community, which are fully trained and equipped to carry out search and rescue operations around the coast of the UK. As a volunteer in one of our Coastguard Rescue Teams, you will play a vital role in helping the Maritime & Coastguard Agency, through Her Majesty’s Coastguard, achieve its vision of being a world-class organisation that is committed to preventing loss of life, improving maritime safety, and protecting the marine environment. Members of the Coastguard Rescue Service are called Coastguard Rescue Officers and membership of the Coastguard Rescue Service is entirely voluntary. Volunteer Coastguard Rescue Officers can be called out by the Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre (MRCC) at any time of the day or night, in all weathers, to respond to those in trouble or missing, to seek confirmation or further information of a report, or to participate in a joint response to an emergency

Here are the main things that the Coastguard Rescue Service does:

Carries out rescues of those trapped or injured on cliffs or in mud and provides a limited water rescue capability;
Carries out searches for missing persons often in conjunction with the Police;
Carries out coastal and inshore surveillance and intelligence gathering on behalf of the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC);
Provides emergency mobile communications including relay and remote radio site operation;
Provides incident response and on-scene co-ordination as required by the MRCC;
Reports the presence of pollution and other hazardous objects on the shore to the MRCC;
Carries out duties as required by the Receiver of Wreck;
Assists local authorities and the other emergency services when requested in relation to counter pollution, flood relief, missing person searches and other emergencies;
Carries out accident prevention and safety education activities and specially targeted prevention initiatives;

05/11/2026

30/10/2026

🎃👻 We hope you have a spook-tacular Halloween! 👻🎃

While you’re enjoying the spooky season, remember that the sea and coast can be unpredictable — even when the scares are all meant to be fun! 🌊

🧙‍♀️ Heading out for a coastal walk after dark?
🌊 Planning to visit the beach?
🔦 Exploring your favourite stretch of coastline?

Stay safe, keep your distance from cliff edges, check the weather and tide times, and never take risks for the perfect photo.

🚨 If you or someone else is in trouble at sea or on the coast, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

Have a safe and happy Halloween from everyone at South Woodham Coastguard Team! 🧡

21/10/2026

Storm Austen is set to bring disruptive wind and rain ⚠️

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for wind across parts of southern England and Wales for Friday 23 October.

Gusts could reach 50-60mph, and coastal and exposed areas could see 70mph or more.

Stay safe at the coast:

• Stay away from cliff edges as sudden gusts can cause you to lose balance

• Avoid standing directly beneath cliffs as rocks and debris can fall

• Keep back from the shoreline and look out for large breaking waves

Visit the HM Coastguard website for more advice on staying safe at the coast.

If you see someone in difficulty at the coast, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

18/10/2026

Never drive through flood water 🚗

Just 30cm (1ft) of moving water can be enough to float a car.

If a road is flooded, don’t risk it. Turn around and find another route. The water could be deeper and faster flowing than you realise.

If you get stuck in flood water by the coast or see someone in trouble, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

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

05/10/2026

03/10/2026

🚨 Emergency Services Excercise 🚨

Don't be alarmed if you see a large number of emergency service vehicles on Monday 5th October in the Leigh-on-Sea area.

Coastguard Rescue Teams alongside colleagues from Essex County Fire and Rescue Service are carrying out a joint mud rescue excercise in the area.

Remember, in an emergency at the coast call ☎️ 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

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.

02/10/2026

On call 24/7 🚨

Emergency at the coast? Call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

Address

South Woodham Ferrers
Woodham Ferrers

Website

http://www.dft.gov.uk/mca/mcga07-home.htm

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