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Report of swimmer in difficulty, South Strand, Skerries – 20th June 2013

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Shortly before 08:00 this morning, the Coast Guard received a 999 call from a concerned member of the public at the South Strand, Skerries. The caller had spotted an adult swimmer in the water who appeared to be making little progress and may require assistance.

The Skerries Coast Guard team were on minutes and observed the swimmer, who now appeared to be making good headway and a small private boat was now nearby in the water. The team concluded the swimmer, who was wearing a wetsuit, was ok and was likely taking a break when spotted. No further action was required and the team were stood down.

Incident # 09 of 2013

After departing the scene, one of the now off duty Skerries Coast Guard team was at another section of the beach and heard desperate cries for help. Another swimmer in the water, only several metres from the shore, was in considerable pain and incapacitated due to sudden severe cramp. The member rushed into the water, along with a member of the public and retrieved the swimmer to safety on the beach.

We would urge members of the public to be extremely vigilant and if you spot someone who could be in difficulty in the water to dial 999 or 112 and ask for the COAST GUARD. Your call could save their life.

Training visit to Skerries Fre Brigade – 5th June 2013

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SCG and Skerries Fire Brigade

This evening, Skerries Coast Guard accepted an invitation from Skerries Fire Brigade to visit their new Fire Station building at Dublin Road, in Skerries. The Coast Guard team were given a tour of the new state of the art facilities and a brief on the emergency equipment and technical capabilities of Skerries Fire Brigade.

The station is undergoing some minor completion works and the official opening will be held later in the year. Many thanks to Skerries Fire Brigade for this extremely informative visit. Some photos of the visit will be posted to our online gallery shortly.

Skerries Coast Guard

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

Remember – if you spot anyone in difficulty along the coast or cliffs, dial 999 or 112 and ask for the COAST GUARD. Your call could save their life.

Training visit to Skerries RNLI – 29th May 2013

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Skerries Coast Guard & Skerries RNLI May 13

This evening the Skerries Coast Guard team called over to their neighbours, Skerries RNLI, for a training brief on their new Atlantic 85 lifeboat which arrived on station earlier this year. Several members of the RNLI team detailed the equipment carried onboard, including radar, radio direction finding, AIS and GPS.

Many thanks to Skerries RNLI for this very informative and enjoyable visit.

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

Pollution report at Skerries harbour – 18th April 2013

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This morning, the Skerries Coast Guard team were tasked to investigate a report of a semi-submerged fishing vessel at Skerries harbour. Following the overnight NW gales and rough seas, the boat had become submerged under several metres of water.

The team checked the harbour area for any resulting pollution and thankfully none was found. The Dublin based Coast Guard helicopter made an aerial observation later that morning, again no pollution was reported.

Incident # 6 of 2013

Remember – if you spot someone in difficulty, even if you only think someone could be in diffuclty, dial 999 or 112 and ask for the Coast Guard.

Your call could save their life.