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  1. Retweeted
    12 hours ago

    Peter Moar, chief engineer at the Search and Rescue (SAR) helicopter base at Stornoway, has retired after 46 years. He is shown waving off his final flight.

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  2. 19 hours ago

    We’re looking for a marketing professional who can use their creative skills to create potentially life-saving communication and so much more! Make a difference and do a job that matters Apply before Sunday 3 October Find out more at the following link:

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    19 hours ago

    In trouble? 🌊 Lean back & use your arms & legs to float Control your breathing - then call for help or swim to safety If you see someone else in trouble, call 9⃣9⃣9⃣ immediately 🚨 At the coast? Ask for the Coastguard

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  4. Retweeted
    Sep 22

    On 6th Sept, the proposals designed to make the fishing industry safer came into force This is part of ongoing work by & its partners in the Fishing Industry Safety Group to reduce the number of deaths & improve safety for those working at sea

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  5. Retweeted
    Sep 22

    Our rescue teams really enjoyed yesterday’s training exercise at the Buchan Ness Lighthouse in Aberdeenshire! 🔦🏠 Together with the team, they simulated an emergency response in the event of a tower emergency and looked at how they can improve safety 🚨 📸

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  6. Retweeted
    Sep 22

    The recent story of a surviving over an hour overboard off Bolt Tail, Devon thanks to his lifejacket & Personal Locator Beacon reminds us how invaluable precautions are. Our recent ep w/ is a perfect safety primer.

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  7. Retweeted
    Sep 21

    🍻 Always 🍻 Don’t let your friends walk home alone 🍻 Plan a safe route together away from water In an emergency at the coast, call 999 Coastguard

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    20% of drowning victims had been drinking beforehand. If you’ve been out drinking, stay away from water and take a safer route home.
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  8. Retweeted
    Sep 21

    Thank you to everyone who joined us for our official at last week. It was great to hear your feedback & questions about the Service. If you couldn't join us live on the day, the launch video is now available to watch on-demand

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  9. Retweeted
    Sep 20

    Out and about or commuting on coastal roads? 🚘 Don’t be a space invader ❎ If you drive too close to the vehicle in front, you could need emergency help from our 999 family. Or worse So please

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    Don't be a space invader when you get behind the wheel. Accidents are caused by people driving too closely to the vehicle in front. We're encouraging all drivers to avoid tailgating and to ▶️
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  10. Retweeted
    Sep 16

    A one-stop shop for and operators looking to invest in the UK, ensuring they can access the right expertise, advice, and support to unlock opportunities. Discover how the UK Shipping Concierge Service can support your business ➡️

    Great Shipping unlocks opportunities.
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  11. Retweeted
    Sep 17

    We agree 🍻 alcohol & the water don't mix. If you see anyone in difficulty around the coast, we're on call 24/7 📞999, ask for the Coastguard

    starts soon. Remember, a good night ends with everybody tucked up in bed. Stay safe - Plan a safe route away from water - look after one another
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  12. Retweeted
    Sep 17

    Looking towards the weekend & enjoying the view while we do 👀 Yesterday helped someone who had slipped on rocks at the beach Please beware of hidden risks & hazards at the coast - anyone can get caught out Think if you do 🚨📱

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  13. Retweeted
    Sep 17

    Who’s ready for the weekend? 🙋 Our Porthoustock & Mullion team helped a fallen walker this week. Due to the difficult location & her injuries, they called upon our helicopter to help Visiting the coast this weekend? Emergency 📱 📸Andrew Morris Mullion CRT

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    Sep 17
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    Thank you for attending the Roadshow Leanne, it was amazing to see your passion toward your career and inspiring young people into STEM and Maritime careers!👩‍🔬

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  15. Retweeted
    Sep 15

    If you've been wondering what's been going on in Harbour this week, here's what's happening.

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  16. Retweeted
    Sep 16

    We've had a great day at the ⚓️We're delighted to have had such an inspiring group of women attend our Maritime Roadshow event, empowering local schoolgirls to consider a career in both Maritime & STEM industries💡

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  17. Sep 17

    If you were unable to join us for the Industry live yesterday afternoon, then don’t worry, we’ll be making the content available to watch on-demand later next week.

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  18. Sep 17

    A special thank you to our panellists from , Lookout Maritime, , and for participating in our Roundtable and for sharing their thoughts & opinions on the practical realities facing the industry.

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  19. Sep 17

    , , & safety were some of the big topics at yesterday’s Industry Roundtable. A key takeaway is there’s no one size fits all solution for the issues facing maritime today – we need to start tackling things segment by segment.

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  20. Retweeted
    Sep 16

    Two men rescued after 'lucky escape' on cliff edge near Tintagel Castle. Read more➡️

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