Yesterday evening (July 8, 2023) at 18:35, Shoreham Coastguard Team, in collaboration with Sussex Fire & Rescue and Littlehampton CG, responded to an emergency involving a small fishing boat that caught fire at Emerald Quay in Shoreham.
The Fire & Rescue team promptly extinguished the fire upon their arrival, while the Coastguards assessed ensured the safety of the boat. Fortunately, no serious injuries were sustained during the incident.
A spokesperson representing the West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service reported that fire crews from Shoreham and Hove promptly attended to a small boat that was fully ablaze on the slipway of Emerald Quay in Shoreham harbor.
If you encounter anyone in distress along the coast, please dial 999 and request assistance from the Coastguard.
