Maryport Coastguard Rescue Team

08/04/2026

This summer we are recieving a boost to our response times in the Lake District and along the Cumbrian coast with a new seasonal helicopter base in Carlisle. Usually, taskings for helicopters in The Lakes would come from Prestwick or Caernarfon but now with the new base in Carlisle, response times to emergencies will be sped up drastically when a rescue helicopter is needed.

Read more from the offical press release below!

𝙄𝙣 𝙖 𝙘𝙤𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙡, 𝙨𝙚𝙖 𝙤𝙧 𝙘𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙛 𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙮 𝙖𝙡𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨 ☎️9⃣9⃣9⃣ 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖𝙨𝙠 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙜𝙪𝙖𝙧𝙙.
From Rope Rescue (cliff/structure/vessel access etc), Water Rescue, Mud Rescue, casualty evacuation, vessels in distress, Lost & Missing Persons Searches, suspicious items (ordnance/pyrotechnics), Royal Fish (whales, sturgeons, porpoises and dolphins) etc, then we’ve got you covered should you need us.
HM Coastguard are responsible for the initiation and coordination of civil maritime search and rescue within the UK search and rescue region. This includes the mobilisation, organisation and tasking of adequate resources to respond to persons either in distress at sea, or to persons at risk of injury or death on the cliffs or shoreline of the UK as well as some inland waters (for Cumbria this includes Derwentwater, Ullswater, Coniston and Windermere).

HM Coastguard has opened two new Search and Rescue (SAR) helicopter bases to support the emergency service’s search and rescue response over the summer months.

04/04/2026

🚨📟𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗢𝗨𝗧🚨📟 #𝟏𝟎 - 𝟎𝟒/𝟎𝟒/𝟐𝟔 - 𝐃𝐞𝐫𝐰𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 - 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐧 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 - 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐬𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐞.

This afternoon, HM Coastguard received a 999 call following the capsize of an inflatable canoe on Derwent Water, Keswick. Three people were involved across two inflatable canoes, none wearing any form of personal flotation device.

One person reached the shore, another made it to St Herbert’s Island, and the third remained in the water.

A multiagency response was initiated involving;
Coordination from Belfast Coastguard,
Whitehaven Coastguard Rescue Team
Maryport Coastguard Rescue Team
Keswick Mountain Rescue Team
Cumbria Police
North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Cumbria Fire & Rescue Service
Coastguard Rescue Helicopter 199
Great North Air Ambulance Service
Assistance from Keswick Launch On Derwentwater

All three casualties were recovered and brought to the control point, where they were each assessed by the GNAAS crew before being discharged at the scene.

While this incident had a positive outcome, it serves as a reminder to all water users of the importance to check weather conditions, carry and use appropriate safety equipment, carry a means of calling for help and ensure they have the skills for the conditions before setting out. Your life depends on it.

𝙄𝙣 𝙖 𝙘𝙤𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙡, 𝙨𝙚𝙖 𝙤𝙧 𝙘𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙛 𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙮 𝙖𝙡𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨 ☎️9⃣9⃣9⃣ 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖𝙨𝙠 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙜𝙪𝙖𝙧𝙙.
From Rope Rescue (cliff/structure/vessel access etc), Water Rescue, Mud Rescue, casualty evacuation, vessels in distress, Lost & Missing Persons Searches, suspicious items (ordnance/pyrotechnics), Royal Fish (whales, sturgeons, porpoises and dolphins) etc, then we’ve got you covered should you need us.

HM Coastguard are responsible for the initiation and coordination of civil maritime search and rescue within the UK search and rescue region. This includes the mobilisation, organisation and tasking of adequate resources to respond to persons either in distress at sea, or to persons at risk of injury or death on the cliffs or shoreline of the UK as well as some inland waters (for Cumbria this includes Derwentwater, Ullswater, Coniston and Windermere).

27/03/2026

04/02/2026

🚨📟𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗢𝗨𝗧🚨📟 #𝟬𝟯 - 𝟬𝟰/𝟬𝟮/𝟮𝟲 - 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 - 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗼𝗻

The Whitehaven Coastguard Rescue Team & Maryport Coastguard Rescue Team were tasked this morning, to assist Cumbria Police with a missing person search in the area of Harrington.

With some of the team already in the vicinity, one of our Officers in Charge (OIC) was able to swiftly liaise with police colleagues to understand the situation and plan for a hasty search of the area of interest on arrival of the team.

Within minutes of the team departing station, the welcome news was received that police had located the missing person inland.

𝙄𝙣 𝙖 𝙘𝙤𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙡, 𝙨𝙚𝙖 𝙤𝙧 𝙘𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙛 𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙮 𝙖𝙡𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨 ☎️9⃣9⃣9⃣ 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖𝙨𝙠 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙜𝙪𝙖𝙧𝙙.
From Rope Rescue (cliff/structure/vessel access etc), Water Rescue, Mud Rescue, casualty evacuation, vessels in distress, Lost & Missing Persons Searches, suspicious items (ordnance/pyrotechnics), Royal Fish (whales, sturgeons, porpoises and dolphins) etc, then we’ve got you covered should you need us.

HM Coastguard are responsible for the initiation and coordination of civil maritime search and rescue within the UK search and rescue region. This includes the mobilisation, organisation and tasking of adequate resources to respond to persons either in distress at sea, or to persons at risk of injury or death on the cliffs or shoreline of the UK as well as some inland waters (for Cumbria this includes Derwentwater, Ullswater, Coniston and Windermere).

18/01/2026

Yesterday we had a open day for the public to come and see what we do. We asked our partners at Maryport Rescue to do some water training with us. As you can see from the video it was a fun day had by all. I would like to thank them for the offer and time they gave us today and also the members of public that stopped and asked who we where and what we do.

The aim of today was to recruit new officers for the team and hopefully it was a benefit to all involved.

Our recruitment is still open for anybody that wants to join our team. Our recruitment is still open, to join us go to https://hmcoastguard.uk/volunteer-as-a-coastguard

14/01/2026

***Open Day Reminder***

Just a reminder to come to our open day on Saturday 17th January 10:30-12:00 at Maryport Coatguard Station.

We will be demonstrating the use of some of our equipment and water rescue techniques.

Anybody within 30 minutes can apply to join our fantasstic team.

We'd love to see you come along!

*** Recruitment Open Days ***

As part of our recruitment for new team members we will be hosting 2 open days for members of the public to come to our station and chat to our team about what we do and what you could be a part of. If you're interesting in joining or just interested in getting to know our team, come on down.

Day 1: Tuesday 6th January 19:00-20:00
Day 2: Saturday 17th January 10:30-12:00

You can find us at;
HMCG Maryport,
Marine Road,
Maryport,
CA15 8AY

We're looking forward to seeing you there!

04/01/2026

*** Open Day Reminder ***

Our first open day is coming up THIS TUESDAY at 19:00!

Get yourself down! Anybody within 30 minutes can apply to be a part of our team.

*** Recruitment Open Days ***

As part of our recruitment for new team members we will be hosting 2 open days for members of the public to come to our station and chat to our team about what we do and what you could be a part of. If you're interesting in joining or just interested in getting to know our team, come on down.

Day 1: Tuesday 6th January 19:00-20:00
Day 2: Saturday 17th January 10:30-12:00

You can find us at;
HMCG Maryport,
Marine Road,
Maryport,
CA15 8AY

We're looking forward to seeing you there!

30/12/2025

We’d like to remind everyone that flares should only be used in genuine distress situations. They shouldn’t be used for entertainment or as fireworks during celebrations.

If we receive an alert at or near the coast where a flare has been launched, we will always respond and won’t know the difference if you are using them as fireworks. This can tie up resources when they're not needed, putting our coastguard rescue teams at unnecessary risk and potentially diverting them from a legitimate emergency.

If you think someone could be in trouble at the coast, always call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

29/12/2025

*** Recruitment Open Days ***

As part of our recruitment for new team members we will be hosting 2 open days for members of the public to come to our station and chat to our team about what we do and what you could be a part of. If you're interesting in joining or just interested in getting to know our team, come on down.

Day 1: Tuesday 6th January 19:00-20:00
Day 2: Saturday 17th January 10:30-12:00

You can find us at;
HMCG Maryport,
Marine Road,
Maryport,
CA15 8AY

We're looking forward to seeing you there!

18/12/2025

Looking to do something rewarding?

We’re currently looking for Coastguard Rescue Officers to join our team!

HM Coastguard is the UK’s 999 maritime and coastal emergency service.

Our Coastguard Rescue Service is made up of volunteers who carry out rescues and help those in distress around our coast.

As a Coastguard Rescue Officer, you could be involved in a range of situations, from mud, cliff and water rescues to searches for lost & missing people.

As a volunteer you will not be paid. You can claim a small amount for your time and expenses.

Volunteering with us is a rewarding role that supports and gives back to your local community.

You can make a real difference and help to save lives.

For more information about the Coastguard Rescue Service or to apply to become a Coastguard Rescue Officer, visit www.hmcoastguard.uk/volunteer

Recruitment will close on Sunday 25th January 2026.

Successful candidates must be available for mandatory training in Whitehaven on the following dates:

Week 1: Monday 11th - Thursday 14th May 2026

Week 2: Monday 22nd - Friday 26th June 2026

Medicals will be held week commencing 16th Feb 2026