His Majesty's Coastguard (HMCG) is a division of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and is one of the UK’s frontline 999 services. As the UK’s national maritime emergency service, we're available to help those in distress around our coastline or at sea 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. HM Coastguard is truly part of coastal communities, with circa 300 coastguard rescue teams around the UK coast made up of circa 3,000 volunteers. In their roles as coastguard rescue officers, our local volunteers respond to many types of incidents, including cliff and mud rescues. Southampton, England, UK

This site is dedicated to the ex Ramsgate lifeboat (RNLI) and other 44ft Motor Lifeboats world wide.

Aberdeen Coastguard Rescue Team are based in North East Scotland. Coastguards are formed into Coastguard Rescue Teams (CRTs), which are situated at strategic locations around the coast, and are equipped to deal with incidents and rescues appropriate to the risks associated with local coastal terrain and shoreline activities. Aberdeen, Scotland, UK

River Canal Rescue is the only national inland waterways Breakdown and Recovery Company in the UK. Baswich, Stafford, England UK

A registered charity which exists to save lives at sea. It provides, on call, the 24-hour service necessary to cover search and rescue requirements to 50 miles out from the coast of the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland.

SARA is an Inshore Rescue boat and Land Search organisation covering the Severn Estuary and the surrounding area. Tasked by HM Coastguard, Fire & Rescue, Police and Ambulance services across its operational area to provide Search and Rescue services 24/7, 365 days of the year. Chepstow, Monmouthshire, England, UK

The Surf Life Saving Association of Great Britain (SLSA of GB) was formed in 1955. Welcome to Surf Life Saving GB, the home of more than 6,000 volunteers helping to make our beaches a safer and more enjoyable place for everyone. Sowton, Exeter, England UK