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Dye trace and drogue tracking surveys – North Dublin

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As part of the Greater Dublin Drainage Project (GDD), Fingal County Council are to undertake Dye trace and Drogue tracking surveys in the Irish Sea off the coast of North Dublin. The Dye and Drogues will be released in the northern and southern outfall study areas. These areas have been identified as potential outfall areas for the GDD project. The northern outfall study area is located to the north of Loughshinny harbour. The southern outfall area is near Portmarnock.

The works commenced the week beginning 23rdJuly and will be carried out over a 2 week period subject to suitable weather conditions. Whilst both Dye and Drogues will be released within the outfall study areas, they will not remain confined to these areas and are likely to be circulated further afield due to tides and currents.

During this time a red fluorescent dye may be visible in the Irish Sea in the general vicinity of the outfall areas. Drogues will be fitted with radar reflectors and flashing beacons to aid avoidance by other navigators and will be recovered following each track. The Coast Guard will be notified in advance of any Dye and Drogue release.

This dye is non pollutant and does not pose any harm to the environment. The public should not be alarmed by its presence.

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

Training with Coast Guard helicopter

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This morning, the Skerries Coast Guard team took part in a helicopter operations training exercise with the crew of the Dublin based Coast Guard helicopter, EI-CXS. The helicopter landed at Red Island, Skerries at 10:00 where its crew gave a very detailed operations briefing to the Skerries team. The briefing also covered the various SAR equipment used onboard the helicopter, including infra red cameras (FLIR), Night Sun searchlight, winching operations and flight controls..

In advance of the helicopter’s arrival, the Skerries team cleared and prepared the Red Island landing zone. Smoke flares were also deployed by the team to assist the flight crew with determining the wind speed and direction during the landing.

This very enjoyable exercise forms part of the Skerries Coast Guard team’s regular training program.

Photos of the exercise are available in our online gallery.

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

St Patricks day parade 2012

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This year members of the Skerries Coast Guard marched in their local St Patrick’s day parade in Skerries.  The team’s 4WD Coast Guard emergency vehicle also took part, with its sirens and blue lights adding some excitment to the event.The weather proved fortunate, with the rain showers clearing before the parade began. As always, the crowds lining the parade route through the town were cheering and encouraging the team on.

The Dublin based Coast Guard helicopter, Rescue 116, also dropped by, providing a dramatic aerobatical display as the parade began.

Remember – if you spot someone in difficulty at sea or along the coast, even if you only think they could be in difficulty, dial 999 or 112 and ask for the COAST GUARD. Your call could save their life.

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Report of unusual lights off Skerries – 23rd October 2011

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At 23:39 this evening, a concerned member of the public contacted the Coast Guard’s control centre to report unusual lights off the coast of Skerries. There was concern that the lights could have been from a boat in difficulty near the coast.

The Skerries team were on scene within minutes, facing extremely challenging  weather conditions; Force 7 south easterly winds, heavy rain and reduced visibility. The team quickly located the light and observed it for some time. Nothing unusual was noted and no further action was required.

Remember – if you spot someone in difficulty or even if you only think that someone could be in difficulty, dial 999 or 112 and ask for the COAST GUARD. Your call could save their life.

Incident # 25 of 2011

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

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