On Tuesday 1st August at 1:45pm, Dover Coastguard requested Folkestone Rescue to investigate an inflatable that appeared to be drifting along the shoreline towards the Warren.
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Incident: ‘House’ Adrift, 23rd July 2017
This evening, the floating Triennial house artwork moored in the harbour had come adrift, and was on its way out of the harbour entrance.
Incident: Unconscious Male, 17th June 2017
At 4.00pm today, Folkestone Rescue was called by a member of the public to an unconscious person on the Stade.
Incident: Stranded Fishing Vessel, 30th July 2016
At 3.30pm today, Folkestone Rescue was requested by Folkestone NCI to assist a fishing vessel with engine failure.
Incident: Person Adrift off Folkestone Warren, 14th June 2015
Around 3pm today, our assistance was requested by Dover Coastguard who were concerned about a person adrift on a small inflatable craft some distance off Folkestone Warren.
Incident: Rescue in Folkestone Harbour, 19th April 2015
Today at approximately 12.30pm, Folkestone Rescue responded to a report of a drowning man in the inner harbour.
Incident: RTC at Captain’s Table Cafe, 21st June 2014
Today, crew from Folkestone Rescue were called by members of the public to the Captain’s Table Cafe, where someone had been struck by a vehicle and seriously injured.
Pleasure Craft Speed Limit
No Restriction
Speed limit applies from 1st May to 30th September
Watercraft must not be driven in a dangerous manner
Maximum Fine: £1,000
Watercraft must not be driven in a dangerous manner
Maximum Fine: £1,000
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