coastguard station
Seaside rescue base
A coastguard station is a facility where coast guard personnel are based, typically positioned along shorelines to coordinate maritime rescue operations, patrol coastal waters, and enforce maritime law.
These stations house boats, communication equipment, and crew quarters: The distress call was picked up by the nearest coastguard station.
- lifeboatEmergency vessel for survivors
- search and rescueFinding and saving people
- rescueSave from harm
- distress callUrgent plea for aid
- maritimeOf the sea
patrol · harbor · beacon · distress · man overboard · mayday · sailors · watchtower · shoreline · emergency · emergency services · radar · crew · vessel · cutter · surf · signal flare · radio