Storm Bert likely to bring strong winds and disruption to cross-Solent travel: Met Office issues weather warning
Storm Bert likely to bring strong winds and disruption to cross-Solent travel: Met Office issues weather warning
8, January 2013·1 min readFisherman launch new film: Lifejacket: A fisherman’s friendA lifejacket could save your life if you fall in the water, but even if it doesn't it still has lasting benefits.
11, February 2013·1 min readMan’s body found in Ryde Harbour (updated)Police confirm the body of a man was found at Ryde Harbour today.
1, March 2013·1 min readChief Executive of the MCA reminds fishermen to wear lifejacketsThe importance of fishermen wearing lifejackets is back on the agenda.
3, April 2013·1 min readCllr Welsford urges council to engage in ‘Suicide Audit’Importance of engaging in a Suicide Audit is stressed at full council meeting by Councillor for Ventnor East. who is also a part-time Coastguard.
17, April 2013·1 min readLifejacket helps man overboard in SolentThe yachtsman was wearing a lifejacket and clipped onto the vessel which aided his rescue and increased his chances of survival.
7, July 2013·1 min readPolice and Coastguard search in Ventnor a ‘precautionary measure’Some child's clothing was found on the beach, sparking a precautionary search.
11, July 2013·1 min readFisherman rescued after boat sinks off the Isle of WightAfter his boat started taking in water this morning, wearing a lifejacket aided the survival of sailor said the Solent Coastguard. Good work by all the agencies involved.
13, July 2013·1 min readBody of man found beneath Culver CliffMore information will be released once the man has been identified. Our sincerest thoughts are with his family and friends.
20, August 2013·1 min readWas Ryde beach missing boys search a hoax or completely innocent? Parents urged to get in touchPolice say they are keeping "an open mind" and urge parents of the 'missing' boys to get in touch.
24, September 2013·1 min readCrew member missing from cruise ship off the Isle of WightWe hope search and rescue services are able to locate the man overboard.
7, October 2013·1 min readCoastguard rescue kayakers stranded on mud banksTwo kayakers were rescued from mud banks in Portsmouth Harbour yesterday afternoon.
3, December 2013·1 min readThe non-bomb at Ventnor beach (Video update)Much excitement, (perhaps happily) but no delivery.