Dispose of your Emergency Beacons Properly
Aberdeen Coastguard have been coordinating a Search today,
following a report received of an Emergency Positioning Indicating Radio Beacon
(EPIRB) distress alert.
Fraserburgh lifeboat was on scene along with a Coastguard Search
and Rescue helicopter from Inverness and a number of commercial vessels in the
area.
However after 4 hours of searching and further
investigations by Aberdeen Coastguard the (EPIRB) was tracked back to the
vessel it originated from. Upon further investigation Aberdeen Coastguard
discovered that the beacon had been accidentally thrown overboard, with no
emergency situation occuring.
Ross Greenhill, Coastal Operations Area Commander, said “Her
Majesty’s Coastguard would like to urge all seafarers to dispose of their emergency
beacons and flares in a safe and responsible manner, either return to the
manufacturer or follow the instructions given on receipt of the device.
For further advice on the correct disposal of this type of
emergency equipment you can also email infoline@mcga.gov.uk