Report of red flare – 23rd August 2012

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Shortly before 23:00 this evening, the Skerries Coast Guard team were tasked to investigate public reports of a red distress flare sighted off the Balbriggan/Gormonston coast. A concerned member of the public in Skerries had sighted the red flare and reported it to the Coast Guard.

The Skerries Coast Guard team immediately conducted a detailed search of the coastline and nothing unusual was found, no further flares were sighted. Visibility in the area was very good with clear skies.

Incident #11 of 2012

Skerries Coast Guard – a voluntary rescue unit of the Irish Coast Guard. 

Report of drifting object – 18th August 2012

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Shortly after 11:00 this morning the Skerries Coast Guard team were tasked to investigate a report of a possible upturned boat adrift North of Balbriggan. A member of the public had spotted the object adrift near Gormonston and contacted the Coast Guard on 999.

The Skerries Coast Guard team were on scene at Gormonston within minutes and quickly located the object. After observing for a short while, the team concluded the object was not a boat and no further action was required.

Incident # 10 of 2012

Skerries Coast Guard – a voluntary rescue unit of the Irish Coast Guard.

Tall Ships Dublin 2012 – 23rd to 26th August

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The Tall Ships festival is taking place in Dublin from Thursday 23rd to Sunday the 26th August 2012. The majestic tall ships will be berthed along the North and South Quays, allowing the public a fantastic opportunity to view up close these wonderful vessels.

The Irish Coast Guard will be one of the many organisations taking part in the event, with its crews on river patrols throughout the four days of festival fun, ensuring a safe and enjoyable event for all. Members of the Skerries Coast Guard team will be on duty at the Tall Ships event, along with their fellow volunteers from the Coast Guard stations of Dun Laoghaire, Howth and Greystones.

Skerries Coast Guard – a voluntary rescue unit of the Irish Coast Guard.

For more information about the tall ships and to find out details of the entertainment and festivities planned, visit http://www.dublintallships.ie/

Marine Notice # 45 of 2012 – Lifejackets & buoyancy aids

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The Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport has issued marine notice # 45 of 2012 – Lifejackets and buoyancy aids. These are collectively known as PFDs (Personal Floatation Devices). This Marine Notice provides a useful summary of the legal requirements to wear PFDs, advice on selecting PFDs and useful maintenance guidance.

A copy of the marine notice is available from the Department’s website or by clicking here.