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INCIDENTS FOR 2005
| Jan 10th | First call out for 2005 to a navigation buoy washed up from Lowestoft on to Aberavon Beach. |
| Jan 16th | MFV while entering the river Afan was hit by two big waves on her stern forcing her dangerously towards the north pier this was observed ashore by a local fishermen who describe it "she was travelling so fast we wasn't sure what it was" one of the Port Talbot team who also seen what happened from the station said "the vessel was being pushed along at a rate close to 20 knots the skipper did a fantastic job of keeping her under control" The skipper of the vessel seeing she was heading ashore dropped her anchor only for it to become wrapped around the prop. At this stage they were unable to do anything than to abandon the vessel when they were close to the beach. It is feared the vessel was holed and there was damage to the engine but it is hoped she can be repaired and towed off later this week. Thankful the crew all got ashore safe and the Port Talbot team after helping with lighting until high water returned to station. |
Feb 12th . |
Crew tasked following a request by the Police to search for a missing 17 year old who was in a distressed condition. An intensive search was carried out of the river Afan and dock area by both Coastguard and ABP security search terminated after it was reported the person had contacted home to say he was safe and was travelling out of the town. We would also like to thank the bailiff for the docks area who had called us to an object in the water, which in the setting sun was hard to make out at first but turned out to be a sleeping duck bobbing about on the water. While we all had a chuckle at this he did the right thing he was very observant to notice it from his vantage point. |
Feb 28th |
09:30 Paged following a 999 call to MRCC Swansea from a keen eyed worker at the Steel Works,of what was possibly a overturned vessel off Morfa Beach Port Talbot. The crew proceeded in the MRU to a vantage point overlooking the sea and observed a long black object about a mile offshore. steel works security and ambulance were also in attendance. Information was then passed to MRCC that the vessel Seren-y-Mor was fishing close by in the area and were requested to take a look.The vessel Welsh Piper was also putting to sea and heading to the area Port Talbot Lifeboat had also launched and was underway when the Seren-y-Mor got alongside only to discover it was a 10ft length of piping.They took this aboard their vessel and all units were returned to station after thanking the informant for his concern. |
| April 10th Vehicle Overcome by Tide |
Port Talbot Coastguards were tasked on Sun 10th April to a van that got stuck in the sand on Aberavon Beach.Despite attempts by the driver using another vehicle it was soon covered by the incoming spring tide. No one was in the van and everyone was safe ashore,they were trying to recover a jet ski at the time of the incident.The crew will attend at midnight to give safety cover when a recovery attempt will be made by the local council.We would like to issue a warning about the changing sand conditions on Aberavon Beach which can become very soft in patches leading to this type of incident partially if the vehicle stops for any amount of time. |
| May 27th Hoax Good Intent |
Port Talbot Coastguards and Lifeboat were tasked to a report off a mop concerned for small children in a kayak on the small side of Aberavon Beach.After interviewing the parents of the children we were reassured they had only been out to knee depth and were in no danger.After giving some safety advice all teams returned to station. |
| June 5th Person in water |
Port Talbot Coastguards were called to assist local lifeguards to a male running in and out of the sea and placing seaweed on his head.Police called person taken to hospital |
| June 18th Missing Child |
Port Talbot Coastguards were tasked to a reports off Aberavon Lifeguards of two missing children both were quickly located by Aberavon Lifeguard as team arrived on station. |
| June 19th Missing child |
Port Talbot Coastguards were tasked to a reports off Aberavon Lifeguards of two missing children both were quickly located by Aberavon Lifeguard as team arrived on station. |
| June 22nd Missing child |
Port Talbot Coastguards were tasked to a reports off Aberavon Lifeguards of a missing child but was quickly located by Aberavon Lifeguard as team arrived on station. |
| June 26th Vessel Broken Down |
Port Talbot Coastguards were tasked to take details after the Lifeboat were alerted to a vessel in the river afan.Who had lost steerage while engine testing with 4 pob. |
| July 16th 2 Incidents |
In the first call that day the crew attended a small topper type vessel adrift in the river afan. Lifeboat requested to recover to slipway.Coastguards were then tasked to a reports off Aberavon Lifeguards of a missing children over the last week they was all quickly located as team arrived on station. |
| July 17th Take Details |
Called while on patrol to take details from a vessel being towed in to the river afan after engine failure. |
| July 18th Person in water |
Paged to distressed female who had gone into the sea.Lifeboat Launched shortly after information received from the police,the casualty had been recovered from the water by a mop.She was then taken to the station where an ambulance was requested to transfer her to Morrison Hospital for a check up. |
| July 31st Person in water |
Paged to distressed female who had gone into the sea Lifeboat on stand by. information received from the police,the casualty had been recovered from the water by Police officers.She was then taken to the station where an ambulance was requested to transfer her to Morrison Hospital for a check up.This was NOT the same person that was involved in the incident on the 18th as was reported by the local press. |
| Aug 15th Missing Child |
Tasked to search for a missing 4 year old from the Swansea area,missing on Aberavon seafront. Police units along with Lifeguards also assisting in the search.Back up was requested from Mumbles Coastguard but the child was located safe and well by Coastguards near by |
| Aug 16th Dingy offshore |
Reported by a mop that a small yellow dingy with 2 pob 100 yards off shore of Aberavon Beach, was not making any headway and the occupants were splashing about a lot. Departed stn, dingy was now ashore with 3 small children after interviewing the children stated they had been off shore with their father who came to meet us. Advice given and returned to stn |
| Aug 28th Two Incidents |
Tasked to a vessel taking on water in the surf off Aberavon Beach.1 4x4 and boat in surf plus 6 persons in water, with the assistance of beach lifeguard the casualties were towed clear. When everyone was safe crew then proceeded to assist Port Talbot Lifeboat who were towing in the vessel "Tiger Bay" who had suffered engine failure to the river Afan. |
| Aug 29th Medi Vac |
While on duty with Burry Port Coastguard observing cockle pickers assistance given to a 15 years old from the London area who was diabetic and had become very ill.The lad was made comfortable and transported to meet with first responder and ambulance.Last information we received was that he was much better but being kept in hospital for observation. |
| Sept 6th Jet Ski |
Reported by local fisherman of a jet ski ashore aberavon beach with no one with it.Coastguards and lifeboat searching missing person located safe ashore, no lifejacket,flares or cut off lead on ski.The control had locked open after he had fallen off and the ski had run away.With no safety kit and dressed in just shorts and a t-shirt he was very lucky to be alive. |
| Sept 21st Search |
Tasked by Police to assist in a search of the river neath after a report of a sleeping bag with legs sticking out of it was seen in the river. Police helicopter call sign Whiskey Oscar 99 searching along with Police ground units,Coastguards and Lifeboat. After an intensive search nothing was seen and units stood down.Police conducted a feather search at low water with a negative resuilt. |
| Sept 24th Jet Ski |
Tasked to two persons in the water after the jet ski they were on broke down and they tried to swim ashore.Aberavon lifeguards launched their boat and recovered them from the water |
| Sept 27th Distressed Male |
Tasked to assist Police who were trying to talk a male out of jumping from the Briton ferry road bridge.The Lifeboat was also tasked and standing off in the river the person eventually was talked down, by this time the road traffic had backed up from the Neath area back as far as Margam. |
| Oct 4th Person in Water |
Tasked to assist Police to assist with a 15 year old female in the river neath. All units stood down after information that the girl was safe ashore. |
| Oct 9th Medi Vac |
Port Talbot Coastguard were tasked to a injured male buggy surfer on Aberavon Beach. While riding his buggy he had gone 20 feet into the air and lost the wind under the sail causing him to fall badly.He suffered broken left arm and suspected spinal injuries .Air Ambulance Helicopter HeliMed 57 had to stand off while coastguard requested the very large numbers of kite suffers to ground their kites. We would like to thank them for their quick cooperation in ground their kites as it was impossible to land the helicopter with these in the air. After being attended to by paramedics the casualty (who is from the Bristol area)was flown to hospital. See BBC |
| Oct 11th Clothing on Beach |
 Called by Police to clothing found on beach.Following investigations by police coastguards were stood down.Anyone with information can contact South Wales Police or Swansea Coastguard
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| Nov 1st Missing Person |
 Tasked to back-up Mumbles Coastguard and Lifeboat along with Police Helicopter and Police ground units to search for a missing male.Missing since 10:30 this morning from the Bracelet Bay car park.After a intensive search of the are units were stood down.
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| Oct 24th Mayday |
24/10/2005 16:30
Maritime And Coastguard Agency (National)
COASTGUARD SEARCH FOLLOWING MAYDAY BROADCASTSwansea Coastguard have been co-ordinating an air and sea search of Swansea Bay this morning after they received a spoken word mayday message on Channel 16. The Coastguard only heard the word mayday repeated three times. There was no further information. Using the aerials in the vicinity along with information regarding where the mayday call was heard and not heard, the Coastguard were able to narrow down the search area to Swansea Bay. Coastguard teams from Loughor, Mumbles and Port Talbot began a shoreline search. Mumbles RNLI all weather lifeboat was requested to launch and the rescue helicopter from RAF Chivenor was scrambled. Swansea Coastguard Watch Manager Eric Birkett says: "Despite extensive enquiries and searching we have been unable to find any further information regarding a possible missing vessel. The search has therefore been terminated. The weather in the area would be very difficult for any small craft on the water today with south westerly gale force winds, gusting to storm force." |
Oct 27th Medi Vac |
01:00 Tasked to female in the water river neath but stood down as she had been recovered safely shore. | Nov 19th Items On Beach |
Tasked at 08:44 to numerous items washed up on Aberavon Beach inc 2 fuel tanks. | Dec 4th MediVac |
Tasked to Board Surfer with broken right foot,landing site set up by coastguard crew while Paramedic admeasured pain killers before evacuation by Helimed 57 to Morriston Hospital. | Dec 15th Pollution |
Investigation under way to substance on Morfa Beach. |
| Dec 30th Bridge Jumper | Port Talbot and Mumbles coastguard crews along with the Port Talbot Lifeboat tasked by South Wales Police after reports that a person had jumped off the M4 motorway bridge over the river Neath. Helicopter 169 also joined the search of the river.With nothing found all teams stood down at 16:00 |
| Dec 31th Missing Child | Tasked as back up to missing child in the Porthcawl area stood down child located safe and well |
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