Jersey Coastguard

Jersey Coastguard is charged with the provision of 24/7 responsibility for safer seas, along with the security and protection of our maritime environment.

Our knowledge, training and commitment ensures safer, more secure and cleaner seas.​

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  • Safety

    Get information about how to make your journeys at sea as safe as possible, including passage planning, SOLAS V, VHF radios and distress calls.

  • Planning a race or event

    Who to inform if you are planning a long distance swim and what to consider to keep safe

  • Maritime security

    Find out about how the coastguard manages maritime security, including accident / incident reporting and exclusion and restricted zones.

  • Search and rescue

    Learn about the coastguard’s search and rescue role, including incident response, the beach lifeguard service and MIRG.

  • Marine environment

    How the coastguard helps to protect the marine environment, including pollution, fishing, marine mammals and the Receiver of Wreck.

  • Regulation and guidance