INFORMATION LIFESAvING
ASHORE SIGNALS
Make sure that someone ashore knows your There is an internationally agreed set of
plans and understands what to do if they lifesaving signals for use in distress. Under the
become concerned for your wellbeing. Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) regulations, you
must use the signals when communicating
The Voluntary Safety Identification Scheme
with search and rescue units.
(CG66) in the UK and the Yacht and Boat
Safety Scheme in the RoI are easy to join and The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA)
free. The schemes aim to help the Coastguard produces a free leaflet describing all the
to assist you quickly should you get into signals. See the Useful contacts section or
trouble and could save your life. To join the download a copy from the CD-ROM. The
schemes you can use the forms provided advice given is based on Chapter V of the
on the enclosed CD-ROM or contact the International Convention for the Safety of Life
Coastguard/Coast Guard (see the Useful at Sea, known as SOLAS V. You are advised to
contacts section page 38) or apply online at keep a copy onboard your vessel but if this is
mcanet.mcga.gov.uk/public/cg66 (UK) not practical because your vessel is small or
or email admin@irishcoastguard.ie (RoI). very exposed, you should at least study these
signals before you set out.
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