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Sunderland Volunteer Life Brigade - SVLB Sunderland Volunteer Life Brigade is the charity saving lives along Sunderland's coastal region. We are a registered charity and all our crews are volunteers.

Sunderland Volunteer Life Brigade Comment Policy

We welcome your comments on postings at all Brigade websites. These are sponsored by the Sunderland Volunteer Life Brigade to provide a forum to talk about our work providing maritime safety, and stewardship for people to save lives and property along the Wearside coast. The information provided is for public information only and is not a distress communication channel. People in an emergency and in need of Coast Guard assistance should use VHF-FM Channel 16 (156.8 MHz), or dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard. All comments submitted are moderated. The Sunderland Volunteer Life Brigade retains the discretion to determine which comments it will post and which it will not. We expect all contributors to be respectful. We will not post comments that contain personal attacks of any kind; refer to Sunderland Volunteer Life Brigade or other employees by name; contain offensive terms that target specific ethnic or racial groups, or contain vulgar language. We will also not post comments that are spam, are clearly off topic, or that promote services or products. The Sunderland Volunteer Life Brigade disclaims any liability for any loss or damage resulting from any comments posted on this page. This forum may not be used for the submission of any claim, demand, informal or formal complaint, or any other form of legal and/or administrative notice or process, or for the exhaustion of any legal and/or administrative remedy. If you have specific questions regarding a Sunderland Volunteer Life Brigade program that involves details you do not wish to share publicly please contact the program point of contact listed at https://www.sunderlandvlb.com/contact-us

Featuring SVLB
25/09/2026

Featuring SVLB

13/09/2026

Dolphins in the harbour this morning.

28/07/2026

⚠️ Think Before You Jump ⚠️

With the warmer weather, we know many people head to the coast to enjoy the sea. Jumping from piers, rocks and other coastal structures – often called “tombstoning” – might look like fun, but it can have devastating consequences.

Along Sunderland’s coastline, sections of the pier have been damaged and washed into the sea over the years. While some debris has been recovered, we can’t guarantee that everything has been removed. What’s beneath the surface can change with every tide, meaning a spot that looked clear yesterday may hide dangerous hazards today.

The sea doesn’t always reveal what’s below. Hidden debris, submerged rocks, changing depths and strong currents can turn a split-second decision into a life-threatening emergency.

We’re not here to stop people enjoying the coast – we want everyone to get home safely. Before you jump, ask yourself if it’s worth risking serious injury or your life.

By making safe choices, you’re not only protecting yourself but also helping to keep our team and other emergency services from being called to incidents that could have been prevented meaning they’re free to attend life saving emergencies.

🌊 Enjoy the coast. Respect the sea. Think before you jump.

If you see someone in difficulty at the coast:
📞 Call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

Did you know that SVLB are now the custodians of the WW II mine?
29/06/2026

Did you know that SVLB are now the custodians of the WW II mine?

21/06/2026
Wonderful day down at Roker. Make the most of the summer solstice, but please stay safe.
21/06/2026

Wonderful day down at Roker. Make the most of the summer solstice, but please stay safe.

23/05/2026

Please note the Watch House is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 10am - 1pm on Saturdays, depending on volunteer availability. It's FREE and dogs are welcome!
The Dolphin Watch group are in on Sundays.

Nice view out of the office window today.😎
10/05/2026

Nice view out of the office window today.😎

13/04/2026

Death Announcement

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we inform you of the death of our colleague and friend, David McGuire who passed away on 31st March 2026

David was a well respected member of our Coastwatch team for 20 years and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Our thoughts and prayers are with David's family and friends during this challenging time. David’s funeral will be a private cremation.

RIP David
Fair winds and following seas

Quiet morning on watch today. Merchant vessel Jan-V entering port.
12/04/2026

Quiet morning on watch today. Merchant vessel Jan-V entering port.

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The Watch House, Pier View, Roker
Sunderland
SR60PR

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+441915672579

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