H. M. Coastguard is responsible for the co-ordination of marine search and rescue around the coast of the UK with the ability to call on many assets to carry out that function, including lifeboats, helicopters, coastguard vehicles, personnel and equipment.
If you see any vessel in trouble or have cause for concern, contact the Coastguard either by dialing 999 or from a vessel by calling Aberdeen Coastguard on Ch. 16 VHF.
Routine weather information can be obtained by either telephoning Aberdeen 01224 592334 or calling on Ch. 16 VHF and transferring, after contact, to the working channel Ch. 67.
Marine and Coastguard Agency
This Agency is responsible throughout the UK for implementing the Government's maritime safety policy. That includes co-ordinating search and rescue at sea through Her Majesty's Coastguard, and checking that ships meet UK and international safety rules.
