Maritime and Coastguard Agency

Maritime and Coastguard Agency Safer lives, safer ships, cleaner seas. This is the official account for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency and HM Coastguard.

31/08/2026

Make yourself easy to spot in the water by choosing bright colours ✨

30/08/2026

Your phone goes everywhere with you. Make sure to take it to the coast too 📱

If you’re heading out this bank holiday, plan your route home and stay away from the water if you’ve been drinking. Alco...
29/08/2026

If you’re heading out this bank holiday, plan your route home and stay away from the water if you’ve been drinking.

Alcohol can affect your judgement, slow your reaction time and make it much harder to swim or climb out if you end up in the water. There may also be hidden dangers below the surface that you can’t see.

Look after yourself and your friends. Never walk home alone.

28/08/2026

It’s the weekend many of us have been looking forward to before summer ends.

While you’re enjoying the coast, don’t forget there can be many hidden dangers.

In an emergency at the coast, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

27/08/2026

As hard as it might be, don’t go in after someone in trouble in the water.

Instead: phone, float, throw 📱🌊🛟

In an emergency at the coast, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

26/08/2026

With a little help from her dog Stella, Coastguard Rescue Officer Tara from Seaham Coastguard Rescue Team shares a few simple tips for keeping you and your dog safe while walking along the coast.

We love meeting your dogs along the coast 🐕 Just remember to keep them on a lead near cliff edges so everyone stays safe...
26/08/2026

We love meeting your dogs along the coast 🐕

Just remember to keep them on a lead near cliff edges so everyone stays safe.

Keep your distance from cliff edges ⚠️Cliffs can be unstable, and a sudden slip or unexpected gust of wind can quickly p...
22/08/2026

Keep your distance from cliff edges ⚠️

Cliffs can be unstable, and a sudden slip or unexpected gust of wind can quickly put you in danger.

• Stay well back from cliff edges ⛰️

• Never try to climb up 🧗

• Keep your dog on a lead 🐶

• Enjoy the view from a safe distance 🌊

In an emergency at the coast, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

Be bright, be seen 🩷See how much easier it is to spot someone in the water?Wearing bright colours such as neon yellow, g...
21/08/2026

Be bright, be seen 🩷

See how much easier it is to spot someone in the water?

Wearing bright colours such as neon yellow, green, orange and pink can improve your visibility in the water and make it easier for others to spot you if you get into difficulty.

In an emergency at the coast, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

The UK has more than 40 tidal islands, connected to the mainland by causeways. These are roads or paths that are only sa...
20/08/2026

The UK has more than 40 tidal islands, connected to the mainland by causeways.

These are roads or paths that are only safe to cross at low tide.

Crossing times change every day, so it’s important to plan ahead before you set off.

Swipe to find out more about some of them ➡️

Don’t get cut off by the tide:

Check the tide times 🌊

Stick to safe crossing times ⌚

Never drive through water 🚗

Leave extra time to return 🚶

In an emergency at the coast, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

Address

MCA Headquarters, Spring Place, 105 Commercial Road
Southampton
SO151

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+442380329100

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