News: RNLI
12/10/2020
Red flares helps vessel spot fisherman in water
Thanks to red flares and a Mayday call, a fisherman in the sea whose boat read more...
06/10/2020
Orange flare aids helicopter pilot in coastal rescue
The importance of orange smoke flares in assisting helicopter pilots in rescue operations has been read more...
06/10/2020
White and red flares summon help for disabled boat
Both white and red flares were fired after a motorboat suffered an engine fire and read more...
21/09/2020
Kayakers should carry flares to summon help
Kayakers should carry essential safety equipment such as flares to summon help in emergencies. A read more...
09/09/2020
Boaters urged to carry distress flares
Following three call-outs over three days in September, an RNLI helmsman says it is important read more...
24/08/2020
Flares fired by skipper of yacht bought on eBay
The skipper of a yacht bought on eBay that was “barely seaworthy” fired flares after read more...
24/08/2020
RNLI uses white flares in Cornwall rescue
RNLI crew members fired two white flares to locate a rigid inflatable boat that had read more...
29/06/2020
Jet-skiers should consider carrying mini-flares
Jet-skiers should consider carrying mini-flares and other marine safety equipment, says a Coastguard official. The read more...
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