Malin Head Rescue Coordination Centre unable to get distress calls on marine radio
Anyone who might see someone in possible difficulty are advised the distress signalling beacon services are fully operational as well as the 999 or 112 service - ask for the coast guard
The Irish Coast Guard VHF broadcast marine safety information and distress listening watch on Channel 16 is currently off air on North-West and West coasts due to damage from Storm Éowyn.
As a result, Malin Head Rescue Coordination Centre is unable to receive or respond to distress calls on marine radio until the service is repaired. The areas affected are Donegal, Galway, Mayo and Sligo.
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