All of our watchkeepers have been given the status of “Key Workers” as Declared Assets of HM Coastguard. They have been issued with a letter of authorisation to this affect. RECOMMENDATIONS From SSG OFFICERS 5th November 2020 For use during lock down, we suggest that all watchkeepers during duty hours and travelling to and from …
Both England and Scotland have now released a Test and Protect App We would strongly recommend that you download it to your smart phone to help fight this dreadfull disease. England Download by visiting https://www.nhs.uk/apps-library/nhs-covid-19/ Scotland Download by visiting https://protect.scot/
Information www.what3words.com This app is highly recommended by SSG to be downloaded to all Watchkeepers Smartphones (if they have one) for a land based incident , it is now used by Emergency Services to locate the position of the emergency quickly. Available on iPhone and Android devices Virus-free. www.avast.com
All of our stations are now open but I am afraid they cannot accept visitors at this time, times of opening may be not the same as before
INFORMATION We have been advised that Berwick Coastwatch will restart its watches on the 1st August 2020
INFORMATION Re Redcar Coastwatch As from 18th July 2020 Redcar Coastwatch are to restart their watches with a reduced service to start.
INFORMATION Just been advised by Pakefield Coastwatch Pakefield Coastwatch they will be standing watch again on Monday 6th July. Duty hours 10:00 – 18:00
INFORMATION Hartlepool Coastwatch station we be re-opening its watches this coming Sunday (21st June 2020)
UPDATE Sunderland Coastwatch are to start watches as from this time with reduced hours. 11.00 to 14.00 hoping to increase hours over time.
INFORMATION Happisburgh Coastwatch will return to stand watches from Monday 25th May 2020
