Contact the MCA Should you need to contact the MCA at any time the MCA's Infoline is available 24 hours a day on:Tel: 0870 6006505 or write to: MCA Infoline, Tutt Head, Mumbles, Swansea, West Glamorgan SA3 4HW |
Anlger SavedAt 11:21 local time crew paged by MRCC Swansea to a fisherman who had been washed off the pier on Aberavon Beach.Sea conditions where rough sea with a 9ft surf lucky he was seen by two lifeguards who were surfing on the small side and managed to bring him ashore.When the crew arrived the casualty was taken by stretcher to wait for the ambulance.Paramedic and ambulance arrived and he was taken to Morriston Hospital. |
When at the SeasideIt is vital that children and parents look out for warning signs and flags on the beach. Red flags are used as a warning that the water is unsafe, and red and yellow flags indicate the areas where it is safe to swim. When swimming following these three Sea Smart tips:1. Always swim close to the beach in line with the shore rather than out to sea. 2. Check the beach when you arrive and beware of rocks and breakwaters. 3. Avoid rip tides and strong under surface currents which can carry you out to sea - calmer waters between areas of surf usually means dangerous rip currents. To prevent a family day out turning into a tragedy, the MCA Sea Smart campaign advises parents to follow this simple Sea Smart code when at the beach: Spot the dangers Always go with a friend Find and read the safety signs Emergency? Stick your hand up and shout, tell a lifeguard or dial 999 for Coastguard |
Not so Lucky Strike.  At 17:16 on Sunday the 24th Sept the vessel Lucky Strike was towed into the River Afan by Port Talbot Lifeboat after suffering engine trouble,while off Aberavon beach. Coastguards from Port Talbot kept the tow under observation until the crew was safe ashore.The vessel had also suffered problems last May while fishing off Aberavon. |
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Hoax Call 4th Feb
Report received via the Police of a vessel sinking in the river Afan.Search conducted of both river and seafront areas nothing found.19th Jan Vessel ashore
Port Talbot Coastguard tasked to a 15ft Dory which had washed up on Aberavon beach.It was understood to have broken free from Mumbles Yacht club during the bad weather.Once it was very quickly established no one was in danger and that it had just broken from her moorings it was made safe until high water unfortunately it again broke free and despite the best efforts of the coastguard crew to make her safe for over 7 hours.The rough sea combined with spring tides was to much for the anchor point.
Jan 17th 2007 Assisted Police
With search at 23:15 for missing female person located safe and well.Seaside Rescue
Watch the 4th season of Seaside Rescue every Wednesday on BBC1 at 8pm.Pier Aberavon Beach
There has been a few incidents this year on the north pier Aberavon beach.We wish to remind people of the dangers. As stated by Associated British Ports. 1.The structure is private property.It is a breakwater to aid navigation to the docks and river.This structure is not designed or intended for use by the public.The elements can make the surface slippery. 2.If you have reason to access this structure then you MUST take care for YOUR safety and that of others.Access is entirely at YOUR own risk.
- Beware of wave wash
- Beware of high winds
- Do not climb on the rocks
- Do not run or cycle
- Supervise children
May I also add if you are going to use the pier please check both tide and weather forecast.
