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Crews called after emergency beacon activated in Maryport Marina
Crews were called after an emergency beacon was set off in Maryport Marina. Whitehaven Coastguard and Maryport Rescue were at the scene after being alerted by the activation of the beacon. Beacons are used by sailors and boat crews to help alert the authorities when they are in trouble and to make them easier to find. The beacon set off in Maryport was not registered so rescue crews could not easily identify if the callout was a false alarm. After Maryport Rescue confirmed that no one was in immediate danger, Whitehaven Coastguard performed a full 500 metre search before being stood down. A spokesperson for Whitehaven Coastguard said: 'We were tasked earlier this evening by our Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre Belfast Coastguard, to reports of a MOB SART alerting in Maryport Marina which is a Man Overboard Beacon Search And Rescue Transponder. 'Unfortunately this beacon was not registered and so a swift confirmation call on VHF or mobile phone could not be done to confirm the situation. 'Whilst we proceeded to scene, a request was also made for our colleagues at Maryport Rescue to attend and do an immediate check of the area. They confirmed there was no immediate persons in danger and were stood down. 'We concluded our 500m hub search, around the accurate location being transmitted. 'With the location being accurate to within a couple of meters, we identified the nearby vessels moored and working with Maryport Harbour Authority and Maryport Marina and Harbourside Caravan Site staff the owners were contacted to confirm they were all well and to ask if they had an unregistered beacon. READ MORE: Coastguard called out to Workington boat sighting on shore | News and Star 'With all searches and enquires concluded, and nearby vessel owners asked to check for any unregistered beacons they may have aboard from previous owners, we were stood down. 'If you own or purchase a distress beacon, please ensure it is registered here. It's free and could help save your life.'
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