29, October 2018·2 min readFishing vessels must comply with new legislation from next monthThe new legislation, which comes into force later this week, will ensure safer working conditions for crew of fishing vessels.
16, November 2017·1 min readFishermen invited to have say on new measuresThe MCA has launched a public consultation on measures which would address all aspects of living and working conditions on fishing vessels, including decent crew accommodation, work agreements, medical fitness of seafarers and medical care on board.
15, March 2016·1 min readEmergencies services respond to fire at Spitbank FortLifeboats from Gosport, Portsmouth and Bembridge made their way to Spitbank Fort ready to evacuate if needed.
1, March 2016·2 min readNational campaign to prevent drowning launchesThe UK body which represents UK organisations with an interest in water safety launches a new campaign committed to reducing drowning fatalities.
3, June 2015·2 min readHampshire fire crew winched onto deck of fire-hit car carrier off Sandown (Update 7)Following a fire last night, corridors are flooded with CO2 (used to contain the fire), so the vessel is currently on its way to Southampton.
26, May 2015·1 min readHM Coastguard looking for volunteersDo you want to volunteer and make a difference? Have you got what it takes to be a Coastguard? To search. To rescue. To save.