Coastguard warns sea users of planned strike action 

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is reminding boat users to look very carefully at their plans in advance of a strike called by the Public and Commercial Services Union which will affect Coastguard Stations around the UK next week (8th – 9th March).

Contingency arrangements are in place to ensure that the MCA will continue to provide an Emergency service.

The industrial action is by those responsible for co-ordinating rescues. The rescuers themselves will continue to operate as normal. The Agency is therefore reminding the public to take extra care whilst on the sea, beach or cliffs.

For further information including advice for the boating public please visit the MCA web-site.