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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Jan 15

    Happy birthday 🎂 👏

    Happy birthday to us! 🎉 From launching rockets & breeches buoy to today’s sophisticated search planning, satellites and modern rope & mud rescues, we’ve been saving lives for 200 years 👏 Coastal emergency? Call - on call 24/7, even on our 🎂
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  2. Mar 22

    Coastguard officers have warned of the deceptive nature of our tides, following the dramatic helicopter rescue that ‘could have spelled tragedy’ on the North Cornish coast. More below:

    VIDEO: Woman rescued by helicopter as waves smash rocky outcrop she's sheltering on Read (and watch) ➡️
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  3. Mar 22

    📣 Deadline extended! 📣 Graduate there’s still time for you to have you say on future funding for training How can we help you progress in your career? Would funding for training costs help you? Tell us your thoughts here ➡️

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  4. Mar 18

    Have you ever wondered how know where to sail ? How charts are created? Or how we know anything about what lies at the bottom of our seas? The answer is . Curious? Read more about it this

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  5. Mar 16

    This , we wanted to reintroduce you to Ruth, our specialist. Read about her ‘futuristic’ work and her passion for bringing cutting edge technology into current working practice:

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  6. Mar 15

    Paul has been fishing for 38-years and has had just the one experience. But once is all it takes to never return home again. PFDs and PLBs may only be small, but their impact is huge. Sound on 🔊

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    This is the story of a life saved. Because the was wearing a and a . It is no exaggeration to say: They are life savers. Get the kit. Wear the kit. to tell your story too.
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  7. Retweeted
    Mar 14

    Did you know that is vital to Search and Rescue? This , we celebrate our 200th birthday, let’s take a moment to appreciate the role that technological advancement has played in keeping us . Read more

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  8. Retweeted
    Mar 10

    We’re investing £206m to accelerate decarbonisation in the UK.🚢 UK SHORE will fund research and development to drive the industry in reducing the impact of UK shipping on the environment.💚 Find out more about our plans👉

    Wavey sea water. Text on image reads: Green Shipping, £206m investment to tackle shipping emissions.
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  9. Retweeted
    Mar 8

    This International Women’s Day we know that just recognising women in transport isn’t enough. That’s why we’re investing record sums to level up our country, with thousands of women playing a vital role across our transport networks.🚢🚄 👩🏽‍🔧 👩🏻‍✈‍

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  10. Mar 2

    We're pleased to welcome Dr Sue Stannard onboard as our new Chief Medical Advisor to continue our vital work to promote and improve the health of seafarers. Read more ↩️

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  11. Feb 28

    Did you know that there is new available on new rules in force around ? There are free posters, leaflets and training guides for anyone that needs them. They are free from our webshop➡️

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  12. Retweeted
    Feb 24

    This , we’ve gone back to 1890 & a rescue in captured on Victorian lantern slides – the days before TV! 📜📺 Then, as now, we’re ready to help anyone in difficulties on the coast 24/7. Today's techniques are more 21st Century!

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  13. Feb 23

    Our Maritime Future Technologies team are at the forefront of researching and instigating change for future MASS in . Ruth Taylor, Autonomy Technical Specialist, will be sharing her expertise at the RINA Autonomous Ship Conference in March ⬇️

    Ruth Taylor, Autonomy Technical Specialist at the MCA
    Ruth Taylor will be sharing her expertise at the RINA Autonomous Ship Conference in March, on developing regulation for maritime autonomy and safe remote operation in the UK and internationally.
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  14. Feb 22

    📣 Calling all graduate Do you feel training costs are holding you back in your career? We’re exploring funding options for the second CoC level & want to hear your thoughts Complete our short by 11 Mar 📸 redfernpic@aol.com

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  15. Retweeted
    Feb 21

    Now is here, please remember that strong winds, spray, big waves & cliff slips can catch you out at the coast. The sea hurls lethal weapons too 🥊 Rocks and stones 🥊 Sharp objects 🥊 Sewage Stay back, stay safe. 📸 Malcolm Oakley, Llandudno CRT

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  16. Feb 19

    If you're planning on visiting the coast this half term, check out safety advice before you set out➡️

    As schools in England & Wales prepare for break, we are reminding everyone to stay safe as stormy weather is forecast to continue ⚠️☔ Please check the weather & tides before heading out & bring a mobile phone 📱 If you see anybody in trouble, call 🚨
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  17. Retweeted
    Feb 18

    If you’re a boat owner, here’s some top tips of how to get your year off to the best start by registering your vessel online for the first time, ahead of the busy summer.

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  18. Feb 18

    Please stay well back from breaking waves as you could easily end up in the sea ⚠️ Coastal emergency? Call 999 and ask for the Coastguard. Remember, if you end up in the water,

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    is forecast to be at its most dangerous this morning, especially in the South West, with a danger to life in some areas. Please stay home if you can & avoid exposed coastal areas. Follow for weather warnings. Emergency at the coast? Call
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  19. Feb 17

    February marks Learn about the history of the community and its rich diversity today 📚 Find free resources for educators, students and parents here: 👈

    Use our illustrated history book this as a resource for classroom or home learning. Discover the stories of influential members of the LGBT+ community who have impacted UK laws and equal rights. 💪🏳️‍🌈 Download the book👇
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    Feb 17

    is on her way. Hazardous conditions are forecast with severe weather warnings🌪️ Stay home if you can & away from exposed coastal areas 🌊 Keep & follow the Emergency at the coast? Call 📸Shutterstock

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  21. Retweeted
    Feb 17

    ⚠️⚠️🔴 Rare Red Weather Warning Issued 🔴⚠️⚠️ will bring extremely strong winds across parts of Southwest England and south Wales Friday 0700 - 1200 Latest info 👉 Advice 👉 Stay ⚠️

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