Dunbar Coastguard

Congratulations to our Search and Rescue colleagues at St Abbs Lifeboat on becoming the second Independent Rescue Boat Organisation (IRBO) in the UK and the first in Scotland to be granted Probationary Declared Facility status by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency!

***WEATHER WARNING*** 0000-2359 24-06-2019
*UPDATED 1100 22-06-2019*
... The Met Office has issued a Yellow - ‘Be Aware’ Warning for rain for Monday for a large swathe of the country, including Dunbar.
Heavy rain is expected to affect southern Scotland from early Monday, then move northwards across central and eastern Scotland through Monday. In many locations 20-40mm of rain may fall in a 12-18 hour period, with peaks in excess of 80mm possible over high ground. Although some isolated thunderstorm activity is expected, the heavy rainfall aspect has now been deemed to be of greater significance.
- There is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings. - There is a small chance of fast flowing or deep floodwater causing danger to life. - Where flooding occurs, there is a slight chance of delays or cancellations to train and bus services. - Spray and flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures. - There is a small chance that some communities become cut off by flooded roads. - There is a slight chance of power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses, associated with the isolated thunderstorm risk.
In the event that this weather warning is amended, any significant updates, pertinent to Dunbar, will be posted both here and to our Instagram page.
metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-adv ice/uk-warnings…
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***CALLOUT*** 1758BST 20-06-2019
Dunbar Coastguard, Eyemouth Coastguard, Berwick Coastguard, Senior Coastal Operations Officer S05A, Eyemouth Inshore (ILB) and All-weather (ALB) Lifeboats and St Abbs Lifeboat were tasked this evening to a climber who had fallen and broken their ankle at Fast Castle.
... The Casualty was recovered by St Abbs Lifeboat and taken to St Abbs Harbour.
The casualty was then transferred from St Abbs Lifeboat Station to the Scottish Ambulance Service by Coastguards and RNLI personnel.
If you see someone in difficulty or something you are concerned about on the shoreline, beaches, cliffs, mud or water, call 999 immediately and ask for the Coastguard.
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***CALLOUT*** 1826BST 15-06-2019
Dunbar Coastguard and Dunbar RNLI Inshore Lifeboat (ILB) was tasked this evening to a report of a dinghy adrift at Scart Rock, Dunbar.
... The ILB recovered the dinghy and it was identified as one that was regularly moored at the harbour. With the assistance of the Dunbar Harbour master it was determined that it had come adrift itself and no persons were at risk.
If you see someone in difficulty or something you are concerned about on the shoreline, beaches, cliffs, mud or water, call 999 immediately and ask for the Coastguard.
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***CALLOUT*** 1103BST 14-06-2019
Dunbar Coastguard and North Berwick Coastguard were tasked this morning to investigate an object at Belhaven Bay.
... A member of the public called the Coastguard as they were unsure as to what the object was and that it may pose a risk.
Once on scene, Coastguards were able to confirm this was in fact an old mooring which had been washed ashore and posed no risk.
The informant did the right thing by calling to advise the Coastguard.
The item is still in situ at Belhaven Bay due to its weight.
If you see someone in difficulty or something you are concerned about on the shoreline, beaches, cliffs, mud or water, call 999 immediately and ask for the Coastguard.
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***WEATHER WARNING*** 0000-1500 13-06-2019
The Met Office has upgraded tomorrows Yellow Warning to an Amber - ‘Be Prepared’ Warning for rain for tomorrow for an area including Dunbar. Today’s Yellow Warning for rain no longer includes Dunbar.
... Heavy rain will develop during late Wednesday evening and the early hours of Thursday and then gradually start to ease later on Thursday morning. 30 to 50 mm is expected to fall quite widely and over higher ground in southeast Scotland 80 to 100 mm rain is likely to fall over higher ground.
- Homes and businesses are likely to be flooded, causing damage to some buildings. - Fast flowing or deep floodwater is likely, causing danger to life. - Delays and some cancellations to train and bus services are likely. - Spray and flooding probably leading to difficult driving conditions and some road closures. - A good chance some communities cut off by flooded roads. - Power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses likely
In the event that this weather warning is amended, any significant updates, pertinent to Dunbar, will be posted both here and to our Instagram page.
https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/…/warnings -and-ad…/uk-warnings…
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***FLOOD ALERT*** 12-06-2019 - 13-06-2019
Further to the weather warning issued yesterday by the Met Office the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has issued Amber (Be Prepared) Flood Alerts for Edinburgh, the Lothians and the Scottish Borders.
... Persistent rainfall during Wednesday evening and into Thursday will cause river levels to rise. Flooding from rivers and surface water is possible during this time. Typical impacts could include flooding to low lying land and roads leading to travel disruption and possibly flooding of properties.
Advice and information is also available through Floodline on 0345 9881188. If you haven't already signed up to receive free flood messages, you can call Floodline or register online at sepa.org.uk/floodingsignup. The Floodline quick dial number for this area is 23200
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***WEATHER WARNING*** 0000 12-06-2018 - 1200 13-06-2019
The Met Office has issued a Yellow - ‘Be Aware’ Warning for rain for tomorrow and Thursday morning for an area including Dunbar.
... Spells of heavy rain are expected on Wednesday and into Thursday. Around 20 to 40 mm of rain could fall widely, with 50 to 80 mm possible over high ground and as much as 100 mm in a few locations.
- There is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings. - Where flooding occurs, there is a slight chance of delays or cancellations to train and bus services. - Spray and flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures. - There is a small chance that some communities become cut off by flooded roads.
In the event that this weather warning is amended, any significant updates, pertinent to Dunbar, will be posted both here and to our Instagram page.
https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/…/warnings -and-ad…/uk-warnings…
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Be sure to pop down to Dunbar Lifeboat station this Sunday from 1300-1600 for their open day. We’ll be there too, so if you have any questions as part of our recruitment drive or just your curiosity be sure to come along and see some of our kit and meet some of our team!

***CALLOUT*** 1336BST 09-06-2019
Dunbar Coastguard and Dunbar RNLI Inshore Lifeboat (ILB) we’re tasked this afternoon alongside the Scottish Ambulance Service to a fisherman with a suspected broken leg on the rocks at Skateraw.
... The Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) were also on scene.
The casualty was packaged into a stretcher and recovered from the beach, with the aid of RNLI personnel, to a waiting ambulance.
Remember when angling from rocks that they can be dangerous and slippery so consider whether there is anywhere safer to fish. Because there is little to hold onto even a small wave can knock you over or wash you off and into the sea. - Wear a suitable flotation device. - Check weather and tidal conditions. - Tell a shore contact where you are going and when you intend to be back. - Wear suitable footwear such as stout walking boots (waders or Wellington boots are not suitable). - Take a mobile phone with you.
If you see someone in difficulty or something you are concerned about on the shoreline, beaches, cliffs, mud or water, call 999 immediately and ask for the Coastguard.
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Tragic news from our Search and Rescue colleagues in France today. Our thoughts are with their family and friends at this difficult time.

***FLOOD ALERT*** 08-06-2019
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has issued Amber (Be Prepared) Flood Alerts for tomorrow for Edinburgh, the Lothians and the Scottish Borders.
... A period of heavy rain from the early hours of Saturday morning could cause isolated flooding from rivers and small watercourses during Saturday, particularly in East Lothian areas. Low-lying land and roads could also be affected by surface water, particularly in known trouble spots.
Advice and information is also available through Floodline on 0345 9881188. If you haven't already signed up to receive free flood messages, you can call Floodline or register online at sepa.org.uk/floodingsignup. The Floodline quick dial number for this area is 23200
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***FLOOD ALERT***
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has issued Amber (Be Prepared) Flood Alerts for a number of areas of Scotland including East Lothian.
Heavy localised showers over the area during Wednesday may cause isolated surface water and small watercourse flooding, but the likelihood of any particular location being affected is very low. Potential impacts may include localised flooding of low-lying land and the transport network.
... Advice and information is also available through Floodline on 0345 9881188. If you haven't already signed up to receive free flood messages, you can call Floodline or register online at sepa.org.uk/floodingsignup. The Floodline quick dial number for this area is 23200
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***CALLOUT*** 0953BST 02-06-2019
Dunbar Coastguard, North Berwick Coastguard, Fisherrow Coastguard, Senior Coastal Operations Officer S04A and Dunbar RNLI and North Berwick RNLI Inshore Lifeboats (ILBs) were tasked this morning on behalf of Police Scotland to assist East Lothian Police with a search for a missing person. Border Search and Rescue Unit were also tasked by Police.
... Shoreline searches were carried out in liaison with the Police Search Advisor (PolSA) with Coastguard Search Teams and RNLI Lifeboats completing the requested areas.
Following the coastal search, lifeboats were stood down and the Coastguard Rescue Teams headed inland to provide further assets to police to search inland waterways and woodland.
Police have released a media statement confirming a body has been found in relation to this incident.
Our thoughts are with the family and friend's of the individual at this difficult time.
If you see someone in difficulty or something you are concerned about on the shoreline, beaches, cliffs, mud or water, call 999 immediately and ask for the Coastguard.
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***CALLOUT*** 1458BST 29-05-2019
Dunbar Coastguard, North Berwick Coastguard, Eyemouth Coastguard, Berwick Coastguard, Senior Coastal Operations Officer (SCOO) S04A, Coastguard Rescue Helicopter 199, Dunbar RNLI Inshore Lifeboat (ILB), Eyemouth All-weather Lifeboat (ALB) and St Abbs Lifeboat were tasked this afternoon on behalf of Police Scotland to a sea swimmer who was unaccounted for after 3 hours in the water at Barns Ness.
... Coastguards conducted a ‘hasty search’ of the immediate area around the swimmers last seen position while the Coastguard Officer in Charge (OiC) formulated a Search Plan. As Coastguards regrouped for a search briefing, a sea swimmer was spotted by RNLI personnel off White Sands. The swimmer was taken to shore by Dunbar ILB and confirmed by East Lothian Police to be the missing person.
The swimmer stated they had planned to be in the water for even longer and there was no cause for concern.
We never put a price on human life. If we get a 999 call we treat it as real. We encourage people to call us if they see someone in trouble, even if they’re not sure whether they are or not. Calling 999 in these cases is always the right thing to do. We’re out there to save lives. You can’t put a price on that. We don’t want people to second-guess themselves. Even a few minutes’ hesitation could mean the difference between life and death. Search and Rescue resources will always be used rather than risk loss of life. If we think someone’s in danger or in trouble we will always search for them and rescue them if it’s needed.
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***PATROL*** 21-05-2019
Dunbar Coastguard were on a Local Knowledge Patrol (LKP) this evening in Pease Bay and Cove Harbour.
... It is important for the team to always be aware of our constantly changing coastline; the activities that take place along it; access points; specific hazards; the location and condition of life saving equipment such as life-rings; communications black spots and much more!
Just a reminder that we are recruiting! HM Coastguard is currently recruiting volunteers team members for Dunbar Coastgurd. If you’re aged between 18-65, fancy a challenge and live or work within 20 minutes of our station then why not apply.
Maybe you’ve thought about it already but have a few questions? Just drop us a message to our Facebook or Instagram pages and we’ll be happy to answer questions that you might happen. We can even arrange for you to meet some of the team and get a better idea of what we do!
If you think you’ve got what it takes, email area4@mcga.gov.uk and one of our senior officers will get back to you.
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***CALLOUT*** 2142BST 19-05-2019
Dunbar Coastguard, North Berwick Coastguard, Eyemouth Coastguard, Berwick Coastguard, Senior Coastal Operations Officer (SCOO) S04B, Coastguard Rescue Helicopter 199 and Dunbar RNLI All-Weather (ALB) and Inshore (ILB) Lifeboats were tasked yesterday evening on behalf of Police Scotland to a high risk missing person in Dunbar.
... Coastguard Officers and RNLI personnel were briefed on the missing person by East Lothian Police. A search plan was formulated by the Coastguard Officer in Charge (OiC) and executed by Coastguard Search Teams.
Both Dunbar lifeboats conducted a search of the coastline from the sea and assisted our search teams by deploying para-illuminating flares.
During the search, the missing person made themselves known to police. Coastguards regrouped to debrief before returning to their respective stations.
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***RECRUITMENT***
GOT WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A COASTGUARD??
HM Coastguard are recruiting! HM Coastguard is currently recruiting volunteers team members for Dunbar Coastgurd. If you’re aged between 18-65, fancy a challenge and live or work within 20 minutes of our station then why not apply.
... Maybe you’ve thought about it already but have a few questions? Just drop us a message to our Facebook or Instagram pages and we’ll be happy to answer questions that you might happen. We can even arrange for you to meet some of the team and get a better idea of what we do!
If you think you’ve got what it takes, email area4@mcga.gov.uk and one of our senior officers will get back to you.
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