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The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea. They provide a 24-hour life saving operations around the UK and Republic of Ireland. Click here to find out more information about this organisation.

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency vision is to be a world-class organisation that is committed to preventing loss of life, continuously improving maritime safety, and protecting the marine environment: Safer Lives, Safer Ships, Cleaner Seas. Visit their site for more information

The Fishery Protection Squadron is the oldest front line squadron in the Royal Navy. The primary task of the Royal Navy, in its role of patrolling UK's Extended Fisheries Zone, is its involvement in the highly emotive and politically sensitive UK and European fishing industry. Click here to access their website.

The Dover Lifeboat Station site contains the history of this organisation, information about their current boat, station and crew. Visit their site for details of the latest launches, information concerning future fundraising events plus an interactive section.

The RAF’s Sea King, as featured in Sea Patrol UK, provides 24-hour cover for sea rescues around the UK and the Falkland Island throughout each year. Each squadron maintains a 15-minute readiness state during daylight hours and a 45-minute readiness state during the hours of darkness. Click here to access more information about this agile flying machine.

Click here to access a site dedicated to Coastguards. It promotes the work of the UK's 3,500 men and women who volunteer as Coastguard Rescue Officers, and the employees who co-ordinate Search and Rescue from a network of 19 Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centres (MRCC) and is run and maintained by an Ex Coastguard Rescue Officer.

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    Winch Rescue

    See the RAF winch a father and son to safety after they're cut off by the tide! (series 2, episod...

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