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  1. Retweeted
    10 hours ago

    Visiting the coast to give your spirits a lift🎈? Stay safe so it's not a rescue 'lift' from us. Latest call outs include people stranded & shivering after a tide cut them off. Details & tips: Trouble 👀 ? Call 📲 📸 Fleetwood CRT

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  2. 15 hours ago

    New guidance to reduce the risk of life-changing or even fatal injuries from and on small vessels has been published today. Read more ➡️

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  3. Retweeted
    Sep 9

    This we’re saying a huge thank you to everyone working and volunteering in the emergency services and the NHS. Today The Duke met some of the incredible people saving lives across the UK, as they were reunited with those that they saved.

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  4. Retweeted
    Sep 9

    Saving lives behind the scenes 🦸‍♂️🦸‍♀️ A big shout out to all our teams who coordinate emergency response around the coast & at sea 🌊🚨 They're ready to respond day & night, & will send the help you need in an emergency Our teams are there for you when you need them the most 👊

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  5. Sep 9

    🚨 Last chance to apply! 🚨 Feeling inspired by the work of the Emergency Services this ? Could you do a job that matters and help save lives with ? Now is your chance but act fast ⚡️🚨 Full details below ⬇️

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    Sound on 🔊 are looking for new team members to coordinate emergency response around the UK coast & at sea. Make a difference with every call just like this real 999 Coastguard call audio Apply before 10 Sept ➡️ ➡️
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  6. Retweeted
    Sep 9

    "I was told later that I had less than an hour to live had the rescuers not come to my aid... in the future, I’d definitely make that 999 call earlier" Matt got caught out while walking at the coast Read his life affirming story this ➡️

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  7. Sep 9

    Thank you to all staff and volunteers and our Emergency Services Family this for all you do From emergency response and beyond, as one family, with one aim: to keep us safe always 🙏💙

    We shine our blue light bright all year & we’re especially proud to be part of the blue light family this A huge shout out to , the entire & all those who support the Emergency Services - we're so thankful to all those who keep us safe always 💙
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  8. Retweeted
    Sep 8

    Yesterday 2 people were cut off by the tide & stuck on a cliff, so our Mumbles, Rhossili & Oxwich teams went to rescue them Anyone can get caught out, so if you’re out coastal walking & enjoying the last of the heat, check tides times, leave time to get back & take a 📱

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  9. Sep 8

    Join the new Service for their official launch at Find out how they can help businesses looking to set-up, expand or partner with the UK 📅 Monday 13 Sept 🕐 13:30 BST

    A one-stop shop to help businesses unlock opportunities in the UK. We connect ship owners & operators with the right expertise and provide specialist support, guidance, and advice. Find out more at our launch ➡️
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  10. Sep 7

    Just seven days to go until the start of London International Shipping Week! 🔽🕖🎉 Have you booked your tickets yet? What sessions are you most looking forward to?

    ⏰ We're on the final countdown to ⏰ Less than 1 week to go until the launch on Sept 13 🗓️ There's still time to book your for our events. Visit our website to see the full agenda & to find out how you can register ➡️
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  11. Retweeted
    Sep 7

    It's warm out there today😎! If you're lucky enough to be at the coast🏖️don't forget we're on call 📞24/7 to help in an

    Heading out this lunchtime? Plenty of sunshine around ☀️ and temperatures are rising 🌡️ Currently 28.3 Celsius in Cambridge (highest so far today). Here are the latest temperatures around the UK 👇
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  12. Retweeted
    Sep 7

    If anyone's in difficulties at the coast in a or any weather, our cool headed teams will send the experts to help. Call 📞999, ask for the Coastguard

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    If the September heatwave makes you feel like taking a dip, please . If you experience cold water shock, stay calm, lean back and until you've got your breathing under control.
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  13. Retweeted
    Sep 7

    "Ideal" 🔊 The fisherman we saved on Friday describes the moment we found him. It's an equally apt description of his actions which ultimately saved him as he had a Personal Locator Beacon & lifejacket on Read more:

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    Reporting on a fisherman who is lucky to be alive after a dramatic sea rescue. His response is perfect Plymouth. 'Ideal'.
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  14. Retweeted
    Sep 7

    Come say hello if you're at the today and tomorrow 👋 We're on stand Q10 ready to talk all things And don't mind our 'Coastguard' Norman - he doesn't talk much!

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  15. Sep 7

    Find out how we & our are supporting shipping’s as part of our commitment to . Our CEO Brian Johnson is taking part in a panel discussion tomorrow To register:

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    Starts Tomorrow! Creating the energy supply and support infrastructure for shipping’s decarbonisation - The summit is nearly here! Have you registered yet?
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  16. Retweeted
    Sep 6

    ⚡️ FLASH EP ⚡️ The MCA's Small Fishing Vessel Code came into force today. The new code looks at safety inspections, man overboard recovery & more. Listen to our new episode to find out what you can do to be prepared. 🎧

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  17. Sep 7

    has taken off ☁️🚁☁️ To our air ambulance colleagues - thanks for all you have done and do! 🚨

    Happy , thanks for all you do! Air ambulance charities help deliver advanced lifesaving pre-hospital care. Sometimes we work together like this joint exercise last year so we could transfer time critical patients to hospitals with when
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  18. Retweeted
    Sep 6

    Recommended read for our younger audience: Jason’s Fishing Adventure 🌊💦 Plus all the Colin the Coastguard books packed with adventure and potentially lifesaving messages 📚

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  19. Sep 6

    Commercial fishing is one of the UK’s most dangerous industries. Our updated Code of Practice for Small Fishing Vessels will help improve safety for as we continue to do all we can to protect those working at sea to get back ➡️

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    Sep 6

    As we countdown to , here's 1 example of our working together. We recently helped a man trapped beneath a vehicle. Portree, Kyle & Dunvegan teams, & our helicopter were sent followed by the Scottish Fire & Rescue, & Ambulance Service 📸 Andrew Fennell

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