Category: Coastguard

VU17 XNK
HMCG
Nissan Nivara
Training Unit, seen at the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow in 2021

MX21 RGU
HMCG
Ford Transit
At the Moray Coastal Operations Base

HX19 EEM
HMCG
Ford Tourneo
With coastguard branded trailer

EU17 DFD, KY16 RYZ
His Majesty’s Coast Guard
A Ford Transit Connect and a Skoda Yeti based at Amble in Northumberland.

HX68 AAN
HM Coastgaurd
Mitsubushi Outlander

HX19 EEF
HM Coastgaurd
Ford Transit

HF09 BDX
HM Coastgaurd
Nissan Pathfinder

HF12 FXW
HM Coastguard
Mitsubishi L200
Based at Craignure on the Isle of Mull, Scotland

HF12 FZD
HM Coastguard
Peugeot 308
Seen in Oban

G-HMGA
HM Coastguard
Beech 200 Super King Air
Used for coastal patrols. They carry pollution detection equipment and can detect people from up to 40 miles away

OU66 DNY
HM Coastguard
Mitsubishi L200
This vehicle is based at the Coastguard’s Bridlington base (pictured). The Truckman rear carries various rescue equipment for use on cliffs and other parts of the coastline.

HX68 EZD
HM Coastguard
Mitsubishi L200

OU66 DNF
HM Coastguard
Ford Transit Connect

LJ17 CWT
HM Coastguard
Kia Sportage

WX17 EHH
HM Coastguard
Mitsibishi L200

W291 PHO
HM Coastguard
Toyota Hilux
This 2000 model was still in service in 2017 in Millport on the Scottish island of Great Cumbrae

HM Coastguard
Rocket Rescue Cart
This horse-drawn cart was stationed at Bridlington and was built at some point between 1870 and 1910. Equipment carried includes rope ladders, cork helmets, cork lifebelt and rope with a cane attached to one end. Regular exercise drills allowed the volunteers to perfect rescue techniques and prize money was awarded to those who could throw the farthest.

HM Coastgaurd
Kia Sportage

HM Coastgaurd
Yamaha 4×4 off road buggy

WX65 HGA
HM Coastguard
Mitsubishi L200
Search and Rescue car

J27792
Jersey Coastguard
Ford Ranger

J119328
Jersey Coastguard
Toyota Hilux

Jersey Coastguard
Pilot boats Le Fret and Rival

HM Coastguard
Land Rover Defender
Search and rescue vehicle

HF62 GVO HM Coastguard Skoda Yeti SE Plus

HF62 GVO A Coastguard Skoda Yeti emergency vehicle.



The rear view.



A closer look at the logos on the rear of the sides.

HF62 GXD A Mitsubishi L200 Warrier Coastguard search and rescue car.



The rear.



A look up the side of the L200.

HF62 HEV A 2013 HM Coastguard Skoda Yeti 4×4. This is the UK Coastguard’s first venture into using Skoda vehicles. The first fleet of 30 cars are used by Sector Managers.



The rear view of the Yeti.

G-MCGB A Sikorsky S-92A that is used for search and rescue operations by HM Coastguard.



A look at the back of the craft.



The helicopter takes flight and skims along the ground.



The rescue chopper as seen from below.



The winchman is lowered from the craft over the sea.

Watch a video of this vehicle in action!