RNLI
For some, being in, on or around the water is a passion. For others, it’s a livelihood. And for the lucky ones, it’s both.
Our safety advice covers a broad range of water activities to help keep you safe at the coast. Whatever activity you do and no matter how experienced you are, taking a few minutes today to understand the risks could save your life.
Advice on activities from angling to yacht sailing and motorboating can be found at:
Emergency response
In the event of an emergency within the Harbour, when there is grave and imminent danger to a vessel or persons, contact the Coastguard on VHF Channel 16 (or via 999).
In the event of a non life threatening marine incident, please contact Barrage Control immediately on VHF Channel 18 or by calling 029 2070 0234.
Weather
- Remember to check the forecast before going afloat.
- Keep a weather eye – don’t get caught out.
- Know your own, your crew’s and your vessel’s limits.
Tenders
- Distribute weight evenly and do not overload your tender.
- Remember that tenders and alcohol can be a lethal combination.
Lifejackets
- Purchase a lifejacket suitable for your activity, ensuring it has a whistle, light and reflective strip, and conforms to European Conformity (EC) guidelines.
- Learn how to use your jacket or buoyancy aid, checking regularly in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Remember buoyancy aids DO NOT have the same capacity as a lifejacket, but can assist in keeping a person afloat. Remember the advice – lifejackets are useless unless worn – at all times.
- Cardiff Harbour Authority recommends that you always wear a lifejacket when afloat.
