A small fishing boat made it's way into Barry Harbour en route to Hayes slipway (to recover), as they were unable to proceed due to a "Heavy Swell". Barry Coastguard were tasked to assist, by transporting the owner to his vehicle (at Hayes slipway) and allowing access to the Barry Yacht Club slipway for recovery.

Report of people fishing in dangerous, windy conditions on Friars Point, Barry Island. Barry Coastguard were tasked to investigate, and found that waves were crashing over the headland, with the potential to knock someone into the sea. Four fishermen were advised to leave the area, but chose to ignore the advice, as they were in the final day of a competition ! Barry Coastguard remained on scene until dark.

Barry Dock Lifeboat was tasked to remove a sick crewman from the HMS Expolit, who was then taken to hospital by Ambulance. Barry Coastguard were tasked to obtain details.

Report of 2 red flares spotted between Barry Dock and Lavernock Point. Barry Coastguard were tasked to investigate, with Hayes Slipway, BP Plastics and Lavernock point checked. Nothing found.

Report of a red flare sighted in the Cardiff Bay Area. Barry Coastguard and Penarth Coastguard were tasked to investigate, but it was found that the flare had been fired from Cardiff Yacht Club. Barry Coastguard were stood down, while Penarth obtained details.

Report from the Police of a suicidal female on a Barry Beach. Barry Coastguard and Barry Dock Lifeboat were tasked to assist, but were stood down before arriving on scene.

Report of a sinking 20ft Catamaran at Rhoose Point. Barry Dock Lifeboat took the vessel under tow, and Atlantic College ILB checked the vessel for possible casualties, but nobody was on board. The catamaran was towed to Atlantic College boat house, at St Donat's, where the vessel was searched. Police attended the scene, and paperwork from the vessel was handed over. (Click here for photo's)

Report of two men cut off by the tide at Bendricks Rock. Barry Coastguard were tasked to investigate, but found that the men were fishing, safe and well. False alarm with good intent.

Communications failure at Swansea Coastguard. Barry Coastguard were tasked to man the Remote Radio Site (RRS) at St Hilary.

Barry Coastguard were tasked to back up Llantwit Major Coastguard and the Police in the recovery of a body at Llantwit Major Beach. Atlantic College Inshore lifeboat took the body back to its boat house.

Barry Coastguard were tasked to obtain details and give advice to a 30ft boat being towed into Barry Harbour by Barry Dock Lifeboat. The vessel had been taking on water in the Aberthaw area.

Report from a member of the public of a swimmer in difficulty, last seen at Whitmore Bay, Barry Island. Barry Coastguard, Penarth Coastguard, Barry Dock Lifeboat and Rescue Helicopter 169 (from RAF Chivenor) carried out an extensive coastal search from St Mary's Well Bay (Sully) to Knap beach, but no one was found. False alarm with good intent. (Click here for photo's)

Report from the Police of three persons in the mud at Barry Old Harbour. Barry Coastguard were tasked along with the Police and Fire Brigade. A search of the area was undertaken, but no persons were found in the mud. False alarm with good intent.

Report of two persons (a 7 year old boy and his mother) stuck on a bank of earth (cliff) at Porthkerry Beach, Golden Steps (locally known as Clay Mountain). Barry Coastguard were tasked and recovered the casualties by lowering an officer to the casualties and assisting them back to the top of the cliff. Both were recovered safe and well.

Report of a red flare sighted by numerous sources off Friars Point, Barry Island. Barry Coastguard and Barry Dock Lifeboat searched the area, finding that the flare was launched inland, from the Barry Island car park area.

Report of a swimmer in difficulty at Whitmore Bay, Barry Island. On investigation, the swimmer was found to be a lifeguard, training.

Report of a 12.5m fishing boat being towed into Barry Harbour by Barry Dock Lifeboat, following engine failure. Barry Coastguard were tasked to take details. (Click for Photos)

Report of a yacht hitting the breakwater arm at Barry Harbour. Barry Coastguard took details. Barry Dock lifeboat were put on standby.

Report of a person in difficulty in the water at Cold Knap Point in imminent danger of being swept out to sea by tidal currents. Barry Coastguard and Barry Dock lifeboat were tasked to attend the area and begin a search for the swimmer. The casualty (a 14 year old boy) was recovered by the lifeboat, safe and well and returned to the lifeboat station, to be returned home to his family by Barry Coastguard. The boy said he was trying to swim to the South Cardinal Buoy off knap point with his friends, but got into difficulty when caught by the currents.

Report of youths playing on the south cardinal buoy at Knap Point and being dragged by the current. Barry Coastguard and Barry Dock lifeboat were tasked but on arrival the youths were ashore and made off, without giving details.

Report from a member of the public of a swimmer off Fontygary Caravan Park, making very slow progress. Barry Coastguard were tasked, but discovered that the swimmer was in fact a lifeguard practicing for a long distance swim. Details taken.

Report of an inflatable boat in difficulties at Whitmore Bay, Barry Island. Barry Coastguard and Barry Dock Lifeboat attended, to find a small inflatable, with at 2.5hp engine, that had run out of petrol. Lifeguards brought the boat ashore, while the Lifeboat and Coastguard observed. Safety Advice was provided by Barry Coastguard.

Vessel towed into Barry Harbour by Barry Dock Lifeboat. Barry Coastguard attended to take details.

Report of a male in difficulty on an inflatable rubber ring, at Whitmore Bay, Barry Island. Barry Coastguard and Barry Dock Life Boat attended, as the gentleman was towed back to shore by a lifeguard. Advice was provided by Barry Coastguard, on the dangers of drinking alcohol before entering the sea.

Report of two missing 14 year old girls at Whitmore Bay, Barry Island. Barry Coastguard stood down before leaving station, as the girls were found safe and well.

Report of a person in the water at Hayes Slipway. Barry Coastguard were tasked (while on patrol) to investigate the incident. On arrival it was found that a 16 year old autistic boy from Beechwood College, Sully, had absconded and swam to a moored speed boat close to the shore line. He came to shore as we arrived, but proceeded along the beach towards Sully Island. There was immediate concern for the Boys safety, and he was observed by Coastguard, Barry Dock Lifeboat, and Police, for "two hours", before being persuaded to return to Beechwood College by care workers. This is the same boy that was involved in incident 15 (below)

Due to an outage at Swansea Coastguard. Barry Coastguard manned the Remote Radio Site at St. Hillary.

Report of 4 missing children, last seen on a dinghy at Whitmore Bay, Barry Island. Barry Coastguard stood down before leaving station, as the children were found safe and well.

Report of a missing 4 year old girl at Whitmore Bay, Barry Island. The girl was found safe and well, before Barry Coastguard arrived on scene.

Report of a missing 5 year old child at Whitmore Bay, Barry Island. Barry Coastguard stood down before leaving station.

Report of children playing on the south cardinal buoy at Knap Point. Barry Coastguard were tasked and with the assistance of Police provided safety advice.

Report of a missing 4 year old girl at Whitmore Bay, Barry Island . Barry Coastguard were tasked to search the Beach, but the girl was found safe and well by Lifeguards.

Request from the Ambulance service to assist with the evacuation of a casualty from Rhoose Point. The casualty was taken to Hospital by Air Ambulance.

Report of a 58' missing/overdue barge in the Bristol Channel. Barry Coastguard were tasked to search the Barry area, but it was found to be a mix up with the name, and the vessel was actually safe in Port.

Report of a man-over-board from a vessel near Breaksea Light ship. Recovered by Rescue Helicopter 169 (from RAF Chivenor). Barry Coastguard were tasked to assist Penarth Coastguard in setting up a helicopter landing site at Blackwier (Cardiff).

While on Mud Training exercise, received a call from Swansea to assist the Police at Friars Point, Barry Island, in finding a missing person. Barry Coastguard were tasked to search between Whitmore Bay and the Old Harbour, but the person was found by police on Friars Point as we arrived.

Report of two missing girls (ages 9 & 10), last seen in the water at Whitmore Bay, Barry Island, playing with a rubber ring. Barry Coastguard were tasked to search the area. The girls were last seen 40mins prior to Barry Coastguard arriving, but were found within 10mins, safe and well, playing on the Beach.

18ft Vessel aground at Whitmore Bay, Barry Island, with a flat battery. Restarted with assistance from Barry Coastguard and continued it's passage to Weston-super-mare.

Report of an overdue fishing boat, with two persons on board, launched in the Barry area, fishing at Nash Point. Barry Coastguard conducted a search of all slipways and vantage point from Sully to Gileston Beach, but neither the vessel or towing vehicle were located. Llantwit Major Coastguard also conducted a search of their area.

Report of a dog trapped down the cliff at Nells Point, Barry Island. Barry Coastguard were tasked, and located the dog, Rosie (a spaniel-pointer cross), trapped 4ft down an open manhole, in undergrowth on the cliff top. Rosie was rescued, and returned to her owner, unhurt.

Report of a missing 11 year old child at Whitmore Bay, Barry Island, with learning difficulties. Barry Coastguard were tasked, but the boy had already been found safe and well.

Report (via 999 calls x5) of a person miles south of Whitmore Bay beach in an inflatable dinghy. Barry Coastguard and Barry Dock lifeboat were tasked to investigate. Barry Coastguard located the casualty, who was recovered by the lifeboat, and taken back to the pier head, to be met by the police, who took him home to Cardiff.

Report (via 999 call) of a capsized boat off Knap Beach. Barry Coastguard were tasked to investigate, requesting the launch of Barry Dock lifeboat. The lifeboat towed the vessel, an 8ft rowing boat, back into Barry Harbour.

Report from Swansea Coastguard of two persons from Blackwood, who had caught a train to Barry Island intent on launching an inflatable dinghy, but had not returned home that evening. Barry Coastguard were tasked to search for the dinghy between Hayes slipway and Rhoose Point. Nothing found.

Follow up, for Ins#19.

Request from Swansea Coastguard to observe a fishing vessel, operating out of Barry Harbour.

Report from a member of the public of three persons in a small inflatable dinghy, being swept out to sea, off Friars Point. Barry Coastguard and Barry Dock Lifeboat were tasked. Dinghy towed back to Whitmore Bay by Barry Dock Lifeboat. Details obtained by Barry Coastguard.

Request from Swansea Coastguard to obtain details from a 30ft vessel being towed into Barry Harbour by Pilot Boat Providence (as it had run out of fuel).

While on patrol, Barry Coastguard were requested to support the Police in finding a missing 64 year old, with chronic asthma/angina. Barry Coastguard attended scene. Person located safe and well within 40mins.

Report of an autistic 16 year old boy stuck 10m up the cliff at Bulls Nose, Porthkerry, following a day trip with his carers, from Beechwood College, Sully. Barry Coastguard were tasked to assess the situation, finding that the boy was happy to stay where he was, making a rescue extremely difficult. On scene were, Barry Coastguard, Llantwit Major Coastguard, Fire Service, Ambulance Service, Police, Rescue Helicopter 169 (from RAF Chivenor), and Barry Dock Lifeboat (due to the incoming tide).

The Rescue helicopter initially lowered the winch-man to the boy, but was unable to safely recover him, as he would not approach the winch-man.

A Coastguard and a Fire Service person were then lowered down the cliff, but again could not approach the boy as he kept moving and was reluctant to be rescued, even though his father was in contact with him from the beach.

A further two Fire Service personnel were lowered to provide assistance, and eventually the boy was safely lowered to the beach, to be reunited with his father.

Barry Dock Lifeboat provided essential lighting for the rescue as daylight faded.

The rescue operation took approx 5 hours, involving personnel from six services, costing many thousands of pounds. 2 Coastguard teams, 4 Fire Service teams, an Ambulance, Police, an all weather lifeboat, and an RAF rescue helicopter. Demonstrating excellent multi-agency team work, resulting in a successful rescue.

Report of a male fallen 40ft from the lighthouse at Barry Harbour. Barry Coastguard were tasked to recover the casualty, with police ambulance service. He was walked back to the top unhurt, and details were taken.

Report of a Jet Ski approx 1.5 miles south of Knap Beach. Barry Coastguard and Barry Dock Lifeboat were tasked to investigate, but found the object to be a large log. False Alarm with good intent.

Report of a 12 year old boy stuck approximately 15ft from the top of the cliff (bank of earth) at the Golden Steps, Porthkerry. Barry Coastguard were tasked, but found that the boy had already been recovered by the Fire Service. Details taken.

Report of an object floating in the sea off Hayes Slipway, Sully. Barry Coastguard were tasked to investigate, finding the object to be a log. False alarm with good intent.

Report from a member of the public of a windsurfing board left on Knap Beach with no sign of it's owner. Barry Coastguard were tasked to investigate, but it was found that the owner had only left his board for a few minutes. False Alarm with good intent.

Request from Swansea Coastguard to investigate a report of a dog stranded in the Bulls Nose area (between Knap and Porthkerry). Barry Coastguard attended along with Barry Dock Lifeboat. The dog was located on Porthkerry Beach, and was reunited with the owner by the Coastguard. (Owner taken via road from Knap to Porthkerry beach)

Report from Police of a Male possibly entering the water at Whitmore Bay. Barry Coastguard and Barry Dock Lifeboat conducted a search of the area, with nothing found.

Report of a male person who had fallen on the rocks at Friars Point, Barry Island. The casualty had slipped while trying commit suicide, injuring his Neck and Back. Barry Coastguard, Police and Paramedics attended the scene. Airlifted to hospital by Rescue Helicopter 169.

Report from a member of the public of an oil slick in the water, observed from Marine Drive. Barry Coastguard were tasked to investigate, but found the slick to be Sea Weed (approx 1 mile x 50m). False Alarm with good intent.

Due to maintenance at Swansea Coastguard, Barry Coastguard was tasked to man the the St. Hillary Radio Mast to ensure that channel 16 was constantly monitored in case of a maritime emergency.

Report of a car in the water at Barry Old Harbour with persons inside. It was found that no one was in the vehicle. Barry Coastguard carried out a search, nothing found.

26Ft vessel with a fouled prop. towed into Barry Harbour by Barry Dock Lifeboat. Barry Coastguard were tasked to obtain details and provide safety advice.

Report of a male person in the water at Whitmore Bay. Barry Coastguard and Barry Dock Lifeboat tasked to attend. The casualty made his own way to shore and was taken by ambulance to hospital.

Two persons recovered from the sea at Whitmore Bay, by Police. Assistance was given by Barry Coastguard, and Medical Attention provided by Ambulance Service. Barry Dock Lifeboat were tasked and launched, but stood down.