Our Mission
Maryport Rescue is an Independent Lifeboat Flood, Swift Water, Search & Rescue service. Although we operate a lifeboat, we are not affiliated to any other organisation, however we work closely with the flanking stations / colleagues to offer a 24/7 service for those in need.
We have a crew of over 35 volunteers, built up from operational members of crew, shore based/launch crew and Swift/flood rescue trained personnel. We operate alongside all other emergency services in our region including the Coastguard, Police, Fire, Ambulance and Mountain Rescue offering lifesaving capability not only at sea, but on inland waterways and more.
The team are on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year!
Latest News:
May 24, 2020News? ?Call Out??23/05/2020 @ 1309hrs
The team was paged by CGOC Belfast Coastguard following a request for support from Cumbria Police to an on going incident on Derwent Water.
The Team was quickly on station and readied the ERB and land rovers for deployment, while observing the procedures put in place due to the ongoing Covid-19 situation.
Both land rovers with a crew of 8, deployed to Keswick and joined colleagues from Maryport Coastguard Rescue Team, Whitehaven Coastguard Rescue Team, Cumbria Fire & Rescue Service and mountain rescue.
As the team arrived on scene, welcoming information that the casualties had been located and were being recovered by the fire service, was received and teams were beginning to be stood down.
A great response by all deployed assets to secure a satisfying end result. However, it is very important that people remain cautious of the weather, especially if you are thinking of venturing out on the water.
Operations Manager Mike Messenger said:
“Those involved in todays incident have been very lucky, the weather wasn’t the best on Derwent Water and neither was the water conditions.” “please ensure that you check the weather before heading out onto the water, regardless if it is at sea or part of an inland water way, be prepared and carry the correct safety equipment” [...]
February 20, 2020News / UncategorizedMaryport Inshore Rescue have been successful in their application to the governments Department Of Transport & have secured £77,000 of a £93,000 total project cost.
The funding was applied for to secure further capability from the Maryport Based team, who have been actively working behind the scenes to ensure all its members have the correct PPE and equipment to safely carryout the role of which they are volunteers for. This years funding was submitted after the team agreed that further development of the team was necessary. The team boasts both a marine / lifeboat capability as well as a SRT / Flood team capability, so having the right kit and PPE is vital in ensuring the team is available at a moments notice every day and hour of the year.
The funding will cover the purchase of a ‘D’ Class lifeboat for inshore and shallow water work. This boat is considerably smaller than the lifeboat asset, however durable and built to last. The D Class is an RNLI design, and will be purchased from them as a new build craft. The new vessel can also be used in flooded terrain and will be transported and stored on a road trailer.
The funding will also support a Communications upgrade for the organisations main lifeboat. The team identified that the ageing comms system is becoming unreliable and therefore the decision was made to explore the market for a new fit for purpose system. IWS was approached and have designed a system for our requirements. The set up is a wireless system, which incorporates a intercom system, a common interface with the onboard VHF systems and a safe and hands free comms system with the lifeboats launch vehicle. Further to this important and required comms system, the team have also secured funding for a further application of hand held VHF radios, some of which have a GPS / DSC capability which we have identified as a piece of equipment which can be used in all aspects of the teams capability.
The team has recently welcomed a number of new members to the organisation, all of which require the basic PPE the facility requires each member to have. The funding has allowed the team to purchase additional Dry Suits for those members.
The application was lodged by the service in September 2019, however announcements and confirmations have only been issued by the government this last month, following the General Election in December. The funding announcement was put on hold until a new government was formed after Boris Johnstone announced an election during the festive period, a dissolution of parliament meant that there was no government or ministers to oversee the grants, therefore it was all put on hold.
Michael Messenger, Operations Manager for Maryport Inshore Rescue said:
“We are delighted to announce we have been successful with our funding application and have been awarded £77,050.50 from the Department Of Transport’s Inshore and Inland Rescue Boat Grant Fund” Thanks must be made to minister who has overseen the funding and to the expert panel who have sat and reviewed each application. [...]
September 15, 2019News / UncategorizedThe Team was Paged today (15/09/19) by Coastguard Operations Center Belfast to the report of a person in the water on the River Derwent in Workington.
The Team deployed both Land Rover’s along with members of our Swift Water Technician team, the flood boat and inflatable aids.
Upon arrival on scene and alongside Colleagues from Maryport Coastguard Rescue Team, the team prepared to carryout a water and bank based search. News soon arrived that the casualty had been identified and located with support from the first informant.
Upon hearing such grateful news, the team met with members of Maryport Coastguard and techniques were discussed along side friends and colleagues from Whitehaven Coastguard Rescue Team, Members of Cumbria Fire & Rescue and Workington Lifeboat (RNLI) to achieve the best and safest method of bringing the casualty to the bank side from where they were located.
Maryport Rescue deployed a 3 man Rescue Sledge, and with a technique known to all teams, the sledge was passed from the island where the casualty was located and the bank side, until the casualty, their dog and members of the emergency services on scene, was safely ashore. The casualty was passed to waiting members of the coastguard and North West Ambulance Service.
The man had been walking his dog when he found his companion had entered the water. Being a mans best friend, the dogs owner went to help their 4 legged friend from being swept away by the running water, before finding themselves in difficulty. Quick thinking from the first informant helped get the rescue underway and concluded in a short time.
One of the Teams Flood Rescue Land Rovers
Flood Boat in use during storm Desmond in Carlisle
The tasking was a outstanding example of multiagency work, where teams from shore based organisations came together with those affiliated with water rescue to achieve a positive outcome. Thanks must be given to all involved for such team work skills, techniques and information sharing. [...]
March 9, 2019News / UncategorizedMaryport Rescue are recruiting for all aspects of the organisation.
Maryport Rescue are looking for volunteer Lifeboat Crew, Shore Crew, Flood Rescue Team members and fundraisers to help keep the service fully operational. We are sure there will be something here for you!
if you think you haven’t the relevant experience, or may lack the right qualifications? Please don’t rule yourself out. successful applicants will be given full training in what ever part of the service that is relevant to yourself. There is many roles within this organisation which may suit yourself, so don’t be shy to get in touch.
There is several ways to get involved. You could give us a call, arrange to come down on 01900 812225. The station isn’t manned 24/7 so please leave us a message and we will get back to you asap. You could complete the online application form, found on our website @ Maryportrescue.co.uk alternatively drop us an email at maryportrescue@live.co.uk. [...]
January 10, 2019News / UncategorizedMaryport Rescue was called upon twice today (10th January 2019) within 6 hours of each other to two different scenarios.
The first call for assistance came sounded around 0630hrs from Belfast Coastguard Operations Centre, following a request from Cumbria Police to assist in the search for a despondent Person who was believed to be in the Harbour Area of Maryport. The Team deployed from the station in their two emergency Landrovers to join the search along side colleagues from Maryport Coastguard Rescue Team and members of the Cumbria Police force. The search was underway when some thankful information was received outlining that the person had been found safe. The Team was stood down and was able to return to station to make ready for service before the crew was released back into their daily routine.
The Second call of the day, again at a request from Belfast Coastguard around 1330hrs, was to the activation of an EPIRB that was transmitting from the Harbour area. Again alongside of colleagues from Maryport Coastguard, the teams were quickly on station, where crew members prepared the ERB for launch to search from the water, and others made the land rovers ready for deployment. The incident was brought to a swift close when it was confirmed that the activation of the EPIRB was accidental.
A busy day for the team, however the volunteers at Maryport Rescue are all keen to be on hand for when the call for assistance is required. [...]
January 5, 2019News / UncategorizedThis years Allonby bay Dook saw the biggest participation since the event surfaced 3 years ago. This Years chilly dip into the solway firth proudly boasted over 67 registered participants along with a dog!
The event was closely supported by members of Maryport Rescue who’d donned their Swift water rescue equipment and took watch over those entering the water. The team was also on hand to offer any medical assistance if required and provided shore side support with the teams 2 Landrover 110’s.
Organiser Helen Gilmore said:- ‘ The event has been very well backed this year with many new entrants. The dip keeps growing year after year. ‘ ‘ Although the water was cool, it didn’t deter any of the swimmers ‘.
Maryport Rescue Operations Manager who was at the event and was part of the safety cover for the event said: ‘Thank you to each and everyone of the swimmers who took part in this years event which successfully went ahead with no issues. The weather was specifically kind, with only light winds, and a beautiful winters sun which aided the event in every way. I would like to thank Helen and the organisers of the very well organised event, and we truly look forward to the next one.”
For photos and some brilliant aerial drone footage of the swimmers in action, please have a look at the allonby bay dookers facebook page. [...]